BGU | PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2025

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT 2025

• Supporting emergency response and resilience building initiatives in the Negev. • Increasing investments in student scholarships and fellowships. • Critical financial resources are needed to enhance social and economic resilience in the Negev, as part of our commitment to rebuilding the region bigger and better. As we look to the future, BGU remains steadfast in its role as a pillar of hope and resilience for the Negev and beyond. Following the devastating events of October 7, we are not only addressing the immediate needs of our community but are also determined to rebuild stronger than ever. Guided by David Ben-Gurion’s vision, we are committed to ensuring that the Negev flourishes as a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and opportunity for generations to come. I extend my deepest gratitude to our academic and administrative colleagues, international associations, and volunteer leaders. Your dedication and commitment continue to drive BGU’s progress and amplify its impact. With your support, I am confident we will surpass our goals and realize the vision of making the Negev flourish. Let us move forward together, united by a shared purpose and a brighter future.

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DONORS FROM 28 COUNTRIES 9,500

INCREASE IN DONOR FUNDED RESEARCH SUPPORT 2020-24 19.4%

INCREASE IN ANNUAL DONATIONS 2020-24 30.4%

DONOR-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT 2023-24 $ 10.93

MILLION

Our immediate priorities include: • Securing funding for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Building on the North Campus. • Constructing a new medical school building and expanding medical education programs.

OUR WORLDWIDE FAMILY OF ASSOCIATES AT WORK 2023/24 YEAR-END FIGURES

DESIGNATION OF DONATIONS

Total

$ 61,441,681

Contributions Received

$ 31,817,108

Interest Income from Endowments

2.2%

Operating 12.3%

Endowment Fund Balance (as of 30/9/2024) $ 924,626,261

Scholarships

Construction 30.7%

14.8% Research

1. Contribution figures are gross and do not reflect local fundraising charges. 2. All figures are approximate due to fluctuating exchange and interest rates. 3. Endowment balance includes $535.9 million in the Marcus Fund and approximately $75.3 million in endowment funds held in the US by and on behalf of A4BGU. (The figure does not include approximately $28.7 million in trust funds held by and on behalf of A4BGU). 4. 2023/24 income distribution figure above represents the income distributed on endowments held in Israel (4%); $19.58 million income released from the Marcus Fund; and $2.15 million (4%) income released on endowment funds held in the U.S. by and on behalf of A4BGU.

4.9%

Various* 35.2%

Endowments

* Various: Leadership training; community involvement; support for certain centers/institutes; fellowships and scholarships outside the operating budget; faculty development; special projects; pending designation.