Auxiliary Organizations
Auxiliary organizations* provide a wide array of support services, programs and facilities that further the educational mission of the CSU. Funds are used to facilitate students’ cocurricular activities, administer research programs, operate student unions, support recreational programs, coordinate commercial enterprises and develop public-private partnerships on behalf of the university. The 94 self-supporting auxiliary organizations operate without the state’s General Fund revenue and are organized on each campus as separate legal entities.
In 2023-24:
- The CSU’s auxiliary organizations reported $7.45 billion in aggregate assets—25% of the CSU’s total combined assets. Most of these assets were held by philanthropic foundations with $4.89 billion of total assets mainly from endowment investments.
- Auxiliary organizations’ net position (i.e., equity) was $5.12 billion, of which $3.57 billion is restricted by external parties (i.e., donor endowments). This represents 96% of the CSU’s combined restricted net position.
- The aggregate revenue from grants, contracts and gifts was $1.21 billion, which represents 30% of the CSU’s combined total grants, contracts and gift revenues.
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*Also called discretely presented component units.
Philanthropic Support
The CSU is grateful for the philanthropic support of its donors. Their support underscores their enduring confidence in the university’s ability to elevate the lives of students, families and communities through the transformative power of higher education.
In 2023-24, the university received $626 million in gift commitments and almost $448 million in gift receipts. This support enriches campus communities, drives innovation in education and empowers students to achieve success in their academic and professional pursuits. Donor support also underscores the vital role of the CSU in providing high-quality, accessible and impactful education that benefits individuals and strengthens communities across California.
Highlights of giving in 2023-24:
- Gifts from 222,115 individual donors totaled almost $184 million.
- Gifts from alumni comprised 38% of individual giving, with $74 million in contributions.
- Gifts from organizations totaled $264 million, including $78 million from foundations and $99 million from corporations.
- The total endowment market value hit an all-time high at $2.8 billion systemwide, providing support for programs and students in perpetuity.
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