The Manchester Fund, Manchester University’s general fund for a wide variety of campus and student needs, has collected a record high of $1.6 million in the last year.
The Manchester Fund ensures that the University can focus on teaching and learning while also handling the day-to-day realities of operating two busy locations. It covers urgent needs including laboratory equipment, student activities, technology upgrades, subscriptions, campus maintenance, travel expenses, and much more.
In the past, The Manchester Fund has averaged $1.08 million annually. From July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, a total of $1,631,268.75 million was donated to the fund by 1,226 donors, making it the largest amount raised in the University’s history.
This achievement was made possible by the efforts of Janeen Kooi, former director of The Manchester Fund, who served MU for nearly 20 years and retired on June 30, 2025.
For more information, contact Melanie Harmon, vice president for advancement, admissions, and marketing, at MBHarmon@manchester.edu.
