“This year’s Annual Giving results are outstanding,” said President Christopher L. Eisgruber ’83. “These unrestricted funds are critical to sustaining the University’s core priorities: pathbreaking research, transformative teaching, and best-in-class financial aid and graduate fellowships. I am grateful to our many volunteers for their hard work and dedication, and to our alumni, parents, and friends for their loyal and generous support.” 

The Class of 2001, with a participation rate of 70.7%, raised the largest amount — $9,358,301, its highest total ever — in celebration of its 25th Reunion. 

The Class of 1976, with a participation rate of 64.9%, finished with $9,178,176, its highest total ever and the second-highest total for a 50th Reunion class. 

The Class of 1966, which raised $3,643,966, set a new 60th Reunion record and reached 76.2% participation. The Class of 2011 set a new 15th Reunion record with $1,501,111. The 30th Reunion Class of 1996 finished with $6,050,460, its second-highest total ever, with 60.2% participation. 

Five other major reunion classes raised more than $1 million: 1986 with $5,565,786; 1981 with $3,693,059; 1991 with $2,536,591; 2006 with $2,250,006; and 1971 with $1,062,638. 

Graduate alumni gave more than $2 million for the ninth consecutive year, raising $2,147,092 from 2,102 donors. Princeton parents contributed $1,505,558 to the total. 

Among the 10 most recent alumni classes: the 10th Reunion Class of 2016 raised $250,516, its highest total ever; and in celebration of its first major reunion campaign, the Class of 2021 raised $42,836 for its fifth Reunion. 

The Class of 1997 raised the highest total among non-major reunion classes, with $929,213; 13 other non-major reunion classes recorded totals of $500,000 or more. 

This year’s highest percentage of participation belongs to the 60th Reunion Class of 1966, which achieved 76.2%. That was followed by the Class of 1963, which reached 72.7%; the 25th Reunion Class of 2001, which reached 70.7%; the Class of 1972, which reached 66.2%; the 50th Reunion class of 1976, which reached 64.9%; the 70th Reunion Class of 1956, which reached 64.6%; the Class of 2002, which reached 64.1%; and the 30th Reunion Class of 1996, which reached 60.2%. Twenty-four other classes recorded participation rates of 50% or higher. 

The Class of 2026 achieved participation of 77.1% for their senior class campaign, with 1,147 of its classmates making a gift to support Annual Giving in their upcoming first Reunion campaign. 

“The extraordinary outcome of this year’s Annual Giving campaign is a testament to the loyalty and generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends and to the commitment and enthusiasm of our incredible volunteer team,” said Annual Giving Chair Deb Yu ’98. “Year after year, we achieve our results one gift at a time, and every single gift is transformative at Princeton. To all the Princetonians who have participated in this year’s campaign, thank you for making an impact and providing for the next generation of Tigers.” 

Unrestricted gifts to Princeton through Annual Giving directly support Princeton’s educational mission, enabling the University to stay at the forefront of teaching and research, and to ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can afford a Princeton education and graduate debt-free.