DID YOU MISS GIVING DAY? YOU CAN STILL MAKE A GIFT HERE!
$ 564,374 raised 870 gifts
Sam Houston University Foundation has raised $ 30,195 from 10 gifts!
Sam Houston University Foundation
Committed to Bearkat Excellence

The Sam Houston University Foundation, Inc. (SHUF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012, enhances Sam Houston State University’s mission by managing and investing gifts as endowments to support students, faculty, and staff. As an independent, tax-exempt organization, SHUF plays a vital role in securing long-term resources for SHSU. 

Partnering with SHUF on Giving Day maximizes the impact of donations, ensuring lasting support for the university community.

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Sam Houston University Foundation’s Dollar-for-Dollar Match
The Foundation Board is helping make this Giving Day truly special. In a show of dedication to SHSU’s continued growth, they will match every contribution to the Foundation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,500. Your generosity fuels initiatives that enrich the SHSU community and create opportunities for students and faculty. Join Brooke Beierle, Ferne Frosch, John Hoyt, Chuck Jones, Joel Michael, Russell Molina, Brian Starr, Chris Tritico, and Ryan Weber in uplifting SHSU. Give today and double your impact.
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area on campus will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your favorite area at Sam Houston State University get to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Participating Group Gifts
1 Athletics 262
2 College of Business Administration 147
3 Student Affairs 62
4 College of Science and Engineering Technology 58
5 College of Education 56
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Fraternity & Sorority Life Leaderboard
Calling all Fraternity & Sorority Life organizations—it's time to show your pride! On Giving Day 2026, the challenge is on to see which chapter can rally their members, alumni, and friends to raise the most support. Bragging rights (and serious campus glory) are on the line—let the friendliest competition begin!
Are you affiliated with Fraternity & Sorority Life?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 No 671
2 Alpha Kappa Alpha 28
3 Kappa Alpha Order 13
4 Alpha Tau Omega 13
5 Zeta Tau Alpha 12
6 Sigma Chi 10
7 Delta Tau Delta 9
8 Alpha Chi Omega 8
9 Kappa Sigma 6
10 Sigma Phi Epsilon 5
11 Alpha Phi Alpha 4
12 Sigma Gamma Rho 4
13 Alpha Omicron Pi 3
14 Alpha Delta Pi 3
15 Sigma Sigma Sigma 3
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Highest Participation by Decade Challenge
Which SHSU decade of graduates will make the most gifts on Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard.
What decade did you graduate?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2016 - 2025 119
2 1996 - 2005 114
3 2006 - 2015 87
4 1976 - 1985 84
5 1986 - 1995 75
6 1966 - 1975 37
7 Current Student 29
8 1956 - 1965 6
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Participating Groups
Alumni Association Annual Fund for Excellence Athletics Bearkat Emergency Fund Freshmen Scholarships Military Science (ROTC) Newton Gresham Library Sam Houston Memorial Museum Sam Houston University Foundation Senior Class Legacy SHSU Food Pantry Student Affairs College of Arts & Media College of Business Administration College of Criminal Justice College of Education College of Health Sciences College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Science and Engineering Technology Elliott T. Bowers Honors College
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