Harvard fundraising slumps
Harvard fundraising slumps after antisemitism controversy
Harvard and its endowment saw donations decline by about $150 million over the past year after a controversy over the administration's handling of antisemitic protests on campus.
Harvard University Donations Plummet Following Antisemitism Controversy
Harvard University experienced a significant drop in donations in fiscal year 2024, with contributions falling nearly 15% to $1.17 billion from $1.38 billion in 2023. This decline comes after the university faced intense criticism for its handling of antisemitism on campus,
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Gifts specifically to Harvard’s endowment fell by 34%, dropping to $368.1 million from $560.6 million the year before. However, the school’s investment fund still gained 9.6% for the fiscal year, bringing its total value to $53.2 billion — the largest academic endowment in the world.
Harvard sees $150M drop in donations for 2024 fiscal year amid backlash for antisemitic protests
Donations were down by $151 million in fiscal year 2024, compared to fiscal year 2023. Donors pulled a total of $193 million from Harvard's endowment in 2024, but new donations increased by $42 million.
Donations to Harvard’s Endowment Drop by More Than $150 Million
Total philanthropic contributions fell by 14 percent in fiscal year 2024 as several billionaire donors publicly severed ties with Harvard over its response to campus antisemitism.
Harvard donations dropped nearly 15% amid wealthy alums' vows to cut off support
Harvard saw a dip in donations in the months after protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Many billionaire donors suspended their support in that time.
Harvard donations plunge 15% as alumni cut ties over weak response to campus antisemitism
Harvard University warned that donations to its endowment have nosedived as outraged alumni cut ties with the school over its feeble response to on-campus antisemitism. Cash gifts to the Ivy League school fell about 15% to less than $1.
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