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Together, for Minnesota Law

2025-26 Philanthropy Report

Dean William McGeveran

A Message From Dean William McGeveran

Dean William McGeveran is thrilled to share our annual philanthropy report: Together, for Minnesota Law. Because it is together, with you — alumni and friends — that we are building a future that is stronger than ever for this great law school.

Thank you!

$15.8M
Raised Across All Programs in 2025-26
(including testamentary bequests and pledges)
192
unique scholarships available
(2025-26)
1,598
Total Donors
(2025-26)

Minnesota Law School Endowment

2026
$278M
2025
$244M
2024
$228M
2023
$211M
2022
$208M

The University of Minnesota Law School endowment distributes $12.5M annually to the Law School's budget through investment earnings.

The Annual Fund

2026
$1,172,513 
2025
$1,313,737
2024
$1,297,411
2023
$1,291,560
2022
$1,316,174

Annual Fund dollars are available for immediate use, allowing the Law School to be nimble and responsive to current needs.

The State Funding Gap

State Funding

 
$60.4M
Funding Gap
 

Law School Annual Budget

Scholarships at Minnesota Law

Since 1888, the University of Minnesota Law School has stood as a beacon of excellence, integrity, and purpose. A place where the next generation of lawyers is forged in the classroom and the community.

Thank you for supporting future generations of lawyers at Minnesota Law.