JBU Receives $25.1 Million in Charitable Gifts, Pledges in Fiscal Year 2023

SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas (Sept. 25, 2024) - John Brown University announced today that charitable giving for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaled $23 million, with an additional $2.1 million committed in future estate gifts. This financial support from alumni and friends will directly impact students, faculty, and the university community through a range of programs, scholarships and capital improvements.

Of the total, $8.1 million was designated to create 15 new endowments that will provide permanent financial support for the university's mission. These endowments include funding for scholarships, ensuring that more than 600 students benefit from over $3.6 million in endowed scholarships each year.

"The generosity of alumni, friends and charitable foundations is instrumental in JBU's ability to provide a rigorous, Christ-centered education that transforms students' lives," said Chip Pollard, Ph.D., president of John Brown University. "Their support allows us to enhance academic programs and facilities and help keep JBU affordable by supporting student scholarships."

More than one-third of the total contributions this year were directed to JBU's endowment, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth for academic programs and student scholarships.

"We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our supporters," said Jim Krall, Ed.D., senior vice president for advancement. "Their willingness to give so generously speaks volumes about their commitment to our students and our mission. It's because of their kindness and dedication that we can continue to grow and provide opportunities that enrich not just our campus but the communities we serve."

John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas' top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, business, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.

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