University of Illinois Foundation

What happens when you give someone a chance?

Each year, the University of Illinois provides almost 70,000 students with an education that gives them a brighter future, one with access to greater economic, social and cultural opportunities.

With the help of the University of Illinois Foundation, loyal alumni and friends are joining together to help build a stronger community and a brighter future, one student at a time.

Brilliant Futures: The Campaign for the University of Illinois, publicly launched on June 1, 2007, seeks financial support from private sources totaling $2.25 billion. Campaign priorities include student, faculty and programmatic support as well as an increase in the institution's endowment and enhanced annual giving support. As of December 2007, $1.28 billion has been raised toward the campaign goal.

The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fund raising and private gift-receiving arm for the University of Illinois and the three campuses. UIF staff work with alumni, friends, faculty and campus development staff members to promote opportunities that benefit the University.