1866 Giving Challenge

$606,312
Donated
104% of $575,000 goal
2,664
Donors
This campaign ended on October 26, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Kutztown University Foundation by clicking here!
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We Crushed Our Goal! Now, Let's Reach $575,000!

What an extraordinary showing of support, Golden Bears! With more participating teams than ever before, the KU community came together to raise $500,386 from 2,313 donors during the 1,866 minutes of incentivized giving for the 1866 Giving Challenge, far surpassing our original goal!

But we're not finished yet! Thanks to this incredible momentum, we're setting a new stretch goal of $575,000 through Homecoming Weekend, October 23–24!

With less than $75,000 to go, every gift brings us closer to creating even more golden opportunities for KU students. Let's keep the momentum going and finish strong!

And don't forget to celebrate with us at Homecoming! Explore the schedule and register today!


Each year, alumni, family, friends, and the greater KU community come together to support Kutztown University's students during the 1,866 Giving Challenge!

Click through the tiles or use the search bar above to find your academic department, athletic team, student club, or affinity. Your gift to clubs and organizations, academic programs, and athletics teams will make a tremendous impact on KU's campus!

Golden Bears like you secure financial stability and experiential learning opportunities for students and build a sustainable plan for the many programs at KU.

Join the #GivingChallenge and elevate the team, club, or program that means the most to you!

Your online gift is encouraged, but can also be made by phone today by calling 610-683-4110.

Checks are also accepted but will not count toward the 1866 total until they are received and processed. Please make gifts payable to Kutztown University Foundation, include the fund name in the memo line and mail to:

KU Foundation
P.O. Box 151
Kutztown, PA 19530


📋 Find your group faster! Click here to download this year's 1866 Giving Challenge Team Directory

🔍 Don't see the group you're looking for? Use the search bar below to find participating teams, clubs, programs, and organizations!

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Community Advocates

Generated 7471 clicks and 653 gifts, totaling $62,963

Anonymous

Generated 12 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $155
Offered a $5,000 match

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Generated 6 clicks and 1 gift, totaling $21
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Gave $5,000 during a Challenge!

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Tracey Gibson-Jackson

Generated 278 clicks and 51 gifts, totaling $4,222

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Generated 220 clicks and 55 gifts, totaling $3,825

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Generated 301 clicks and 22 gifts, totaling $3,273

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