Thanks to the loyal support of annual donors, like you, the best of MSU’s experiences, landmarks and community resources continue to thrive.
What does your impact look like? From nourishing students through the MSU Food Bank to supporting the programs and places that bring the Spartan community together, annual gifts help make meaningful experiences and opportunities possible.
Explore a few of the stories and numbers from ongoing generosity. See what donors like you make possible across MSU.
Annual support for the MSU Food Bank and Basic Needs program, previously the MSU Student Food Bank, brought the new Spartan Shelf-Union satellite location to life.
On Giving Tuesday 2025, Spartans came through with $10,220 of support for the MSU Crew Club. This allowed the student athletes to purchase the Erg Rowing machines they need to train indoors during the winter months when the river is layered in ice and snow.
The Support Our Spartans Student Emergency Needs Fund, better known as the SOS Fund, provides temporary support when unexpected hardships arise.
Nearly 6,000 donors made a gift on one day to support the causes and programs that matter most to them.
Thanks to annual gifts, some of MSU's best experiences, liveliest landmarks and most helpful community resources continue to thrive.
Some Spartans show their support year after year, making annual giving part of their MSU story. Their generosity provides steady support to the people and programs they love the most. Together, these steadfast Spartans foster a tradition of generosity.
Our recognition levels celebrate donors who give with a specific impact in mind. Whether making a recurring gift to the Food Bank or larger impact on Give Green Day, they give with intention. Giving at the Leadership Circle level opens doors of opportunity for both current and future Spartans.