University of Maryland College Park Foundation

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Organization	Investment Purpose	Investment Amount	Year	Investment Area
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $28,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Endowments Investment Amount $28,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $10,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Endowments Investment Amount $10,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $17,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Endowments Investment Amount $17,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $25,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing an array of scholarships, fellowships and professorships, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Endowments Investment Amount $25,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $40,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $40,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $4,026,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Investment Amount $4,026,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Clark Scholars Program	Details $20,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Clark Scholars Program About This Investment Academic, financial and professional development support for engineering students who exhibit strong leadership potential. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category Clark Scholars Program Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Endowments Investment Amount $20,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $500,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Endowments Investment Amount $500,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $35,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Facilities & Renovations Investment Amount $35,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee
Details University of Maryland College Park Foundation	Details Building Together Investment	Details $3,000,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Building Together Investment About This Investment The Foundation's Building Together investment represents the largest gift in the University of Maryland's history and one of the largest given to a public research institution in the 21st century. The Foundation's goal was to propel the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering to the forefront of education and research worldwide, establishing the Clark Scholars Program, Clark Doctoral Fellows, Clark Opportunity Transfer Scholars, Clark Leadership Chairs, Clark Distinguished Chairs and the Maryland Promise Program, among other projects. These investments aimed to increase college access and affordability, spark innovations that tackle the daunting problems facing the nation and inspire the next generation of engineering leaders. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category University of Maryland Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. General Operations & Scaling Endowments Investment Amount $3,000,000 Year 2017 View Grantee