Giving at I.S.U.
Together, we've made history!
Thanks to you, alumni and friends, Illinois State University received
over $52 MIL in fiscal year 2026 to support our students and faculty.
Your gifts matter, Redbirds!
Your giving is felt across campus.
We celebrate your generosity and impact.
Every time you choose to make a gift to Illinois State University, you help launch Redbird dreams. You contribute to the educational and scholarly pursuits that help prepare future leaders who will approach problems creatively, engage with their communities fully, and pursue excellence long after graduation.
Giving News

Reggie picked his favorite holiday gift items for 2026
Make your holiday giving part of a bigger picture with Reggie’s Holiday Picks! Choose from two [...]
CASNews alumni spotlight: Dr. Kristal Hines Shelvin, Ph.D. ’11, M.S. ’21
Meet Dr. Kristal Hines Shelvin, an alum of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Toys for Tots donations requested for 2026 toy drive
Illinois State University and the Staff Council partner with Toys for Tots of McLean County in [...]