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The West Virginia University Foundation solicits, invests and administers private support on behalf of WVU. 

In fiscal year 2021 between July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, the Foundation received $270.1 million from more than 18,000 donors. It marked the highest year of giving in the Foundation's 67 year history.  

The Foundation annually provides direct support to the University for many purposes, including scholarships and fellowships; academic program development; chairs and professorships; faculty development and research; equipment and facilities; and libraries.