2026 Baylor Giving Day has ended!
2026 Baylor Giving Day
One Day. One Family. One for Baylor.
The clock has run out and Giving Day has ended, but the impact is still growing!
We are still counting gifts, thanks to you, Baylor Family! Because of your incredible generosity, Baylor Giving Day 2026 has already raised more than $2.2M from nearly 4,000 gifts, and as our team continues to count gifts from yesterday, this total will continue to climb.
Your support expands scholarships, enhances resources, and creates life-changing opportunities for our students.
Stay tuned for final numbers… and Sic ’em Bears!
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$5,000 Match for the Entrepreneurship Excellence Fund
Generous Baylor Parents, Tim and Megan Harris, and their son, Brady '26, are matching gifts made to the Entrepreneurship Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $5,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$2,125 MATCHED
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$20,000 Match for the Baylor Alumni VETS Group!
Drs. Jeff and Lea Levin are generously matching gifts made to the Baylor Alumni VETS Group during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $20,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$650 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Film and Digital Media Excellence Fund!
The Hays Family is generously matching gifts made to the Film and Digital Media Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$635 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Friends, Family, and Fans Endowment Fund for Women's Tennis
Coach Paul Kid is generously matching the first ten $100 gifts made to the Friends, Family, and Fans Endowment Fund for Women's Tennis during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Student Life Excellence Fund
A generous Baylor parent, Shanda Beach, is matching gifts made to the Student Life Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$3,500 Match for the Nursing Student Relief Fund
A generous Baylor Alumna, Donna Stewart Phillips, is matching gifts made to the Nursing Student Relief Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $3,500 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$3,500 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Hankamer School of Business Excellence Fund
The Lynch Family is generously matching gifts made to the Hankamer School of Business Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Friends, Family, and Fans Endowment for Women's Tennis
Generous Baylor Alumna, Heather Simmons '85, is matching gifts made to the Friends, Family, and Fans Endowment for Women's Tennis during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$2,000 Match for the Hankamer School of Business Excellence Fund
Blair Skellie is generously matching gifts made to the Hankamer School of Business Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $2,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$2,000 MATCHED
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Number of Donors by Area Given Leaderboard
Which area of campus will receive the most donations during Baylor Giving Day? Make a gift now to help your favorite school, college, or program at Baylor University get to the top of the leaderboard!
| Rank | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Life & Support | 463 |
| 2 | Athletics | 415 |
| 3 | College of Arts & Sciences | 309 |
| 4 | University Priorities | 248 |
| 5 | Hankamer School of Business | 209 |
| 6 | Parents | 189 |
| 7 | Louise Herrington School of Nursing | 166 |
| 8 | Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences | 91 |
| 9 | Moody School of Education | 88 |
| 10 | George W. Truett Theological Seminary | 76 |
| 11 | School of Engineering & Computer Science | 68 |
| 12 | University Libraries & Mayborn Museum | 64 |
| 13 | Faculty & Staff | 61 |
| 14 | School of Music | 54 |
| 15 | Alumni | 53 |
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Most Donors by Class Decade Leaderboard
Which Baylor University decade of graduates will have the most donors on Baylor Giving Day? Make a gift now and spread the word to get your class decade to the top of the leaderboard!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020-2029 | 363 |
| 2 | 1990-1999 | 354 |
| 3 | 1980- 1989 | 304 |
| 4 | 2000-2009 | 276 |
| 5 | 1970-1979 | 219 |
| 6 | 2010-2019 | 200 |
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Most Gifts by Fund Leaderboard
Which specific fund will receive the most gifts to support their larger philanthropic goals? Make a gift now to help your area of passion get to the top of the leaderboard!
| Rank | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's Tennis Excellence Fund (Baseline Club) | 320 |
| 2 | Baylor Parent Fund | 191 |
| 3 | Extend the Line Endowed Scholarship | 110 |
| 4 | President's Excellence Fund | 105 |
| 5 | Student Missions Fund | 104 |
| 6 | School of Nursing Endowed Scholarship Fund | 61 |
| 7 | Theatre Arts Excellence Fund | 61 |
| 8 | Nursing Student Relief Fund | 60 |
| 9 | Women's Basketball Excellence Fund (Tip-Off Club) | 54 |
| 10 | Baylor Fund | 49 |
| 11 | Engineering and Computer Science Excellence Fund | 48 |
| 12 | Nursing School Excellence Fund | 48 |
| 13 | Hankamer School of Business Excellence Fund | 44 |
| 14 | Bear Habitat/Mascot Fund | 43 |
| 15 | Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Endowed Scholarship Fund | 41 |
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Which Freshman Dorm is Winning with Current Student Giving?
The Freshman dorm to have the most students participate in Giving Day will receive a Dr Pepper Hour!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collins | 5 |
| 2 | University House | 3 |
| 3 | Texana House | 3 |
| 4 | Martin | 3 |
| 5 | South Russell | 2 |
| 6 | Penland | 1 |
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Most Faculty/Staff Giving
Which division has the most faculty/staff giving?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advancement | 83 |
| 2 | Academic Affairs | 69 |
| 3 | Operations, Finance & Admin | 42 |
| 4 | Student Life | 31 |
| 5 | Athletics | 16 |
| 6 | Marketing & Communications | 15 |
| 7 | Human Resources | 3 |
| 8 | General Counsel | 3 |
| 9 | President's Office | 2 |
| 10 | Equity & Campus Engagement | 1 |
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$15,000 Match for Men's Rugby Endowed Fund
Generous Baylor Rugby Alum, Zachary Oliphant, is matching gifts made to the Men's Rugby Endowed Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $15,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$850 MATCHED
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$2,000 Match for the Paul L. Foster Success Center
Blair Skellie is generously matching gifts made to the Paul L. Foster Success Center during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $2,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$855 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Center for Christian Leadership and Ethics
The Maclean Family is generously matching gifts made to the Center for Christian Leadership and Ethics during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$300 Match for the Student Life Excellence Fund
Generous Baylor Alumna, Caroline Capili, is matching gifts made to the Student Life Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $300 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$300 MATCHED
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$2,000 Match for the Medical Humanities Excellence Fund
Generous Baylor Alumni, Elaine Hardwick Lambert ('79) and Winston Lambert ('80), are matching gifts made to the Medical Humanities Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $2,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$2,000 MATCHED
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$3,500 Match for the Baylor Business Fellows Excellence Fund
Business Fellows faculty members are matching gifts made to the Baylor Business Fellows Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $3,500 will be matched, so make a gift and increase your impact today!
$3,500 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Student Missions Fund
The San Clemente Parents in Prayer group is generously matching gifts made to the Student Missions Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$1,000 Match for the Men's Golf Excellence Fund
A generous alum, Bill Smothers, is matching gifts made to the Men's Golf Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $1,000 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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$2,500 Match for the Department of Communication Excellence Fund
Dr. Blair Browning is generously matching gifts made to the Department of Communication Excellence Fund during Baylor Giving Day. Up to $2,500 will be matched, so make a gift and double your impact today!
$2,500 MATCHED
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Who is Giving?
Which part of the Baylor Family is making the largest impact on Baylor Giving Day?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumni | 1,624 |
| 2 | Parent of a Baylor Student | 571 |
| 3 | Parent of a Former Student | 553 |
| 4 | Staff | 309 |
| 5 | Friend | 300 |
| 6 | Student | 259 |
| 7 | Faculty | 256 |
| 8 | Other | 132 |
| 9 | Retired Staff | 34 |
| 10 | Retired Faculty | 20 |
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Most Gifts by Athletic Team Leaderboard
Which Baylor Athletics team will receive the most gifts on Baylor Giving Day? Make a gift now to help your favorite team reach the top of the leaderboard!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's Tennis | 320 |
| 2 | Women's Basketball | 54 |
| 3 | Women's Tennis | 32 |
| 4 | Volleyball | 30 |
| 5 | Spirit Squad | 25 |
| 6 | Baseball | 23 |
| 7 | Softball | 15 |
| 8 | Men's Basketball | 12 |
| 9 | Track & Field and Cross Country | 11 |
| 10 | Football | 10 |
| 11 | Acrobatics & Tumbling | 9 |
| 12 | Soccer | 8 |
| 13 | Equestrian | 7 |
| 14 | Men's Golf | 6 |
| 15 | Women's Golf | 6 |
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Most Gifts by Club Sport Team Leaderboard
Which Baylor Club Sports Team team will receive the highest number of gifts on Baylor Giving Day? Make a gift now to help your favorite team reach the top of the leaderboard!
| Rank | Fund Designation | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickleball | 39 |
| 2 | Soccer (Women) | 28 |
| 3 | Rugby - Operating (Men) | 15 |
| 4 | Rugby - Endowed (Men) | 14 |
| 5 | Ultimate Frisbee (Men) | 7 |
| 6 | Lacrosse (Men) | 5 |
| 7 | Crew | 4 |
| 8 | Ice Hockey | 4 |
| 9 | Gymnastics | 3 |
| 10 | Lacrosse (Women) | 3 |
| 11 | Fencing | 2 |
| 12 | Softball (Women's) | 2 |
| 13 | Basketball (Men's) | 2 |
| 14 | Baseball | 1 |
| 15 | Soccer (Men) | 1 |
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Which College or School has the Most Current Students Participating in Giving Day?
The College or School to have the most current students participate in Giving Day will receive a Golden Bear and banner to display proudly! Seniors who give will receive a Philanthropy Cord for graduation.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Arts & Sciences | 88 |
| 2 | School of Nursing | 82 |
| 3 | School of Business | 35 |
| 4 | School of Education | 16 |
| 5 | Robbins College | 15 |
| 6 | Honors College | 7 |
| 7 | Truett Seminary | 6 |
| 8 | Engineering & Computer Sci | 6 |
| 9 | School of Music | 3 |
| 10 | School of Social Work | 2 |
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| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX | 2790 |
| 2 | CA | 187 |
| 3 | CO | 61 |
