Founded in 1863, Kansas State University is a comprehensive research and land grant institution. Since its founding, the University has evolved into a modern institution of higher education, committed to quality programs and responsive to a rapidly changing world and the aspirations of an increasingly diverse society. The KSU Foundation is Kansas State University’s strategic partner for philanthropy. Through its fundraising mission, the Foundation guides and inspires philanthropy toward University priorities to boldly advance K-State. Its mission is to secure and prudently manage private gifts in support of Kansas State University and foster a culture of philanthropy across the K-State family.