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Campaign for Michigan
A Maize and Blue Total of $1,415,162,693!
The Campaign for Michigan officially ended September 30, 1997 on a distinctly celebratory note. The final tally of gifts came to more than 141% of the original $1 billion goal. More than 250,000 Michigan alumni/ae and friends made gifts and pledges to the Campaign over the five-year period and 746 new bequest intentions were documented.
Campaign Totals
| Cash and Pledge Total: |
$1,101,026,181 |
| From individuals |
$207 million |
| From corporations |
$159 million |
| From foundations |
$148 million |
| From realized bequests |
$513 million |
| From associations |
$ 74 million |
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| New Bequest Intentions Total: |
$314,136,512 |
The endowment goal of $340 million was exceeded by almost 11%, with total endowment gifts reaching more than $377 million.
The goal for expendable gifts was exceeded by nearly 54%, with total expendable gifts reaching more than $631 million.
Gifts for facilities reached more than 93% of the $100 million goal, totalling $93 million.
More than 1,100 Michigan alumni/ae and friends came to campus in September, 1997 to participate in three days of activities heralding the conclusion of the Campaign. A dramatic presentation at the Power Center on the morning of September 26, "Team Michigan: The Victory Celebration," focused on the impact of the Campaign. Campaign Co-Chair Mike Wallace hosted the multi-media presentation.
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