Missouri State Giving Day 2026 has ended!
Missouri State Giving Day 2026
Missouri State Giving Day 2026 has ended!
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277,566
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1,502
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Thank you Bears and Grizzlies!
For 36 hours, Bears everywhere came together to support the people, programs and experiences that make Missouri State extraordinary.
Every gift made during Giving Day helped create opportunity for students, strengthened programs and moved Missouri State forward. When Bears unite, the impact is powerful and lasting.
Together, we celebrated. Together, we made a difference.
Even though Giving Day 2026 is over, you can still support our university. In fact, you can make a gift online any day of the year.
Mark your calendars for another 36 hours of Giving Day next year.
Units
Additional Areas of Support
Athletics
College of Business
College of Education
College of Natural and Applied Sciences
Community and Global Partnerships
Darr College of Agriculture
Graduate College
Greenwood Laboratory School
Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Libraries
McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Missouri State-West Plains Giving Day
Reynolds College of Arts Social Sci. & Humanities
Student Affairs
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Match
Bev Keltner Bears WIN Degree Completion Assistance Fund Match
Bev Keltner will match every gift to the Bears WIN Degree Completion Assistance Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Bev Keltner Bears WIN Fund Match
Bev Keltner will match every gift to the Bears WIN Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
Completed
2
Match
Coach Michael Seabolt Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Soccer Match
Coach Michael Seabolt will match every gift to Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Soccer dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
Completed
2
Match
Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball Match
An anonymous donor will match every gift to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Courtney Beykirch Vet Tech Program Match
Courtney Beykirch will match every gift to the MSU-West Plains Vet Tech Program dollar-for-dollar, up to $750.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
David McQueary Occupational Therapy Pro-Bono Clinic Match
David McQueary will match every gift made to the Occupational Therapy General Fund for the Occupational Therapy pro-bono clinic dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000.
Completed
Dennis and Rita Lancaster Music Scholarship Challenge
If 5 people give to the Lancaster Music Scholarship, a gift of $280 from Dennis and Rita Lancaster will be unlocked.
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Alan Tinkler English Department Match
Dr. Alan Tinkler will match every gift to the English Department General Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Robinson Physical Therapy Match
Dr. Robinson will match every gift to the Physical Therapy Department General Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
FERM Advisory Board FPA Student Org Challenge
If 20 people give to the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Student Organization through the Finance, Economics and Risk Management General Fund, a gift of $2,500 from the Finance, Economics, and Risk Management Department Advisory Board will be unlocked.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Jeff ’87 and Kelly Layman FPA Student Org Match
Jeff '87 and Kelly Layman will match every gift to the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Student Organization through the Finance, Economics and Risk Management General Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
Completed
Jim and Cindy McFarland Grizzly E-Sports at MSU-West Plains Challenge
If 5 people give to Grizzly E-Sports at MSU-West Plains, a gift of $250 from Jim and Cindy McFarland will be unlocked.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
Kay Alden Nelson Media, Journalism and Film Department Challenge
If 10 people give to the Media, Journalism and Film Department General Fund, a git of $1,000 from Kay Alden Nelson will be unlocked.
Completed
2
Match
Lady Bears Nutrition Support Match
An anonymous donor will match every gift to Lady Bears Nutrition Support dollar-for-dollar, up to $12,500.
Completed
2
Match
LTG Karen Dyson '80 & Col Jim Chamberlain Military Science Match
LTG Karen Dyson '80 & Col Jim Chamberlain are providing up to $2000 to match any new donations to the Military Science General Fund.
Completed
Marcia Himes Physical Therapy Department Challenge
If 50 people give to the Physical Therapy Department General Fund, a gift of $500 from Marcia Himes will be unlocked.
Completed
Marla Elliott BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness Challenge
If 20 people give to BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness, a gift of $500 from Marla Elliott will be unlocked.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
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Match
Matthew Harthcock '77 Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Instrumentation Match
Matthew Harthcock, a 1977 chemistry degree graduate, will donate $1 for every $2 given to the MSU Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Instrumentation Purchase, Repair, and Maintenance Fund, up to $500.
Completed
Neosha and John Mackey Cross Country and Track Challenge
If 100 people give to Women's Cross Country and Track, a gift of $2,500 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Neosha and John Mackey Meyer Library Challenge
If 25 people give to the Meyer Library General Fund, a gift of $1,000 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked.
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Neosha and John Mackey Tennis Challenge
If 50 people give to Women's Tennis, a gift of $1,000 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked.
Completed
2
Match
Rob and Christy Snelling Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Basketball Match
Rob and Christy Snelling will match every gift to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Basketball dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
Completed
Seabolt Soccer School Men's Soccer Challenge
If 50 people give to Men's Soccer, a gift of $1,000 from the Seabolt Soccer School will be unlocked.
Completed
Tad and Amy Pinegar Greenwood Interior Renewal Project Challenge
Tad and Amy Pinegar are giving $5,000 to the Greenwood Interior Renewal Project. If another $15,000 is raised, a second $5,000 gift from Tad and Amy Pinegar will be unlocked to help complete a classroom.
Completed
Teresa and Richard Ollis College of Business Challenge
If 75 people give to the College of Business, a gift of $1,000 from Teresa and Richard Ollis will be unlocked.
Completed
Tina Stillwell BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness
If 15 people give to BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness, a gift of $1,000 from Tina Stillwell will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
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Women's Golf Match
An anonymous donor will match every donation made to Women's Golf dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
Athletics Team with the Most Donors
On March 24th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. CT, the Athletics team with the most donors will receive additional funding of $500.
| Rank | Prize | Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Women's Soccer | 34 |
| 2 | Women's Cross Country and Track | 26 | |
| 3 | Acrobatics and Tumbling | 25 | |
| 4 | STUNT | 6 | |
| 5 | Men's & Women's Swimming | 2 | |
| 6 | Volleyball | 2 | |
| 7 | Women's Golf | 1 | |
| 8 | Men's Soccer | 1 | |
| 9 | Sugar Bears | 1 | |
| 10 | Football | 1 | |
| 11 | Softball | 1 | |
| 12 | Women's Tennis | 1 | |
| 13 | Women's Basketball | 1 | |
| 14 | Beach Volleyball | 0 | |
| 15 | Cheerleaders | 0 |
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2
Match
Bev Keltner Bears WIN Fund for Mental Wellness Match
Bev Keltner will match every gift to the Bears WIN Fund for Mental Wellness dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Carol Silvey Kay Garrett Lecture Hall Challenge
If 10 people give to the Kay Garrett Lecture Hall through Melton Hall Renovations, a gift of $250 from Carol Silvey will be unlocked.
Completed
Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball Challenge
If 20 people give to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball, a gift of $5,000 from an anonymous donor will be unlocked.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Courtney Beykirch BearsWIN Match
Courtney Beykirch will match every gift to the BearsWIN Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $750.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Courtney Beykirch West Plains Student Emergency Fund Match
Courtney Beykirch will match every gift to the MSU-West Plains Student Emergency Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Debate Match
An anonymous donor will match every gift to the Debate Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Dick and Debbie Williams Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball Challenge
If 30 people give to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball, a gift of $1,000 from Dick and Debbie Williams will be unlocked.
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Barri Tinkler College of Education Scholarships Match
Barri Tinkler will match every gift to College of Education Scholarships, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Entertainment Management Advisory Council (EMAC) Match
The Entertainment Management Advisory Council (EMAC) will match every gift to Entertainment Management dollar-for-dollar, up to $450.
Completed
2
Match
Jeff ’87 and Kelly Layman Biz Bears Match
Jeff '87 and Kelly Layman will match every gift to Biz Bears Student Managed Investment Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $7,500.
Completed
Jennifer Fitzmaurice BearsWIN Challenge
If 10 people give to BearsWIN Fund, a $1,000 gift from Jennifer Fitzmaurice will be unlocked.
Completed
John Kaiser Marideth Sisco Community Education Fund Challenge
If 5 people give to the Marideth Sisco Community Education Fund, a gift of $1,000 from John Kaiser will be unlocked.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
Kristine and Dean Dave Richards Meyer Library Challenge
If 20 people give to the Meyer Library, a gift of $1,000 from Kristine and Dean Dave Richards will be unlocked.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Linda Dollar Volleyball Match
Linda Dollar will match every gift to Volleyball dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
Magers Health and Wellness Staff BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness Challenge
If 25 people give to the BearsWIN Fund for Mental Wellness, a gift of $500 from the staff of Magers Health and Wellness will be unlocked.
Completed
Marla Elliott BearsWIN Degree Completion Assistance Challenge
If 15 people give to BearsWIN Degree Completion Assistance, a gift of $500 from Marla Elliott will be unlocked.
Completed
Marla Elliott GrizzliesWIN Fund for Mental Wellness and Neurodiversity at MSU-West Plains Challenge
If 8 people give to GrizzliesWIN Fund for Mental Wellness and Neurodiversity at MSU-West Plains, a gift of $500 from Marla Elliott will be unlocked.
Completed
Matthew Harthcock '77 Chemistry Board of Advisors Summer Research Fellowship Challenge
If 60 people give to the Chemistry Board of Advisors Summer Research Fellowship, a gift of $500 from Matthew Harthcock, a 1977 chemistry degree graduate, will be unlocked.
Completed
Neosha and John Mackey Foster Recreation Center Challenge
If 50 people give to the Campus Recreation, a gift of $1,000 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked. We are so lucky to have the Foster Recreation Center!
Completed
Neosha and John Mackey Pride Bands Challenge
If 100 people give to the Band Fund, a gift of $2,500 from Neosha and John Mackey will be unlocked. If you’ve ever been in band, DONATE!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Rob and Christy Snelling Competitive Excellence Fund for Football Match
Rob and Christy Snelling will match every gift to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Football dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
Completed
2
Match
Rob and Christy Snelling Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball Match
Rob and Christy Snelling will match every gift to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Women's Basketball dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
Susan Sims-Giddens GrizzliesWIN Fund for Mental Wellness and Neurodiversity Challenge
If 15 people give to the GrizzliesWIN Fund for Mental Wellness and Neurodiversity, a gift of $1,000 from Susan Sims-Giddens will be unlocked.
Completed
Teresa and Richard Ollis Chorale Challenge
If 10 people give to the Missouri State University Choral Endowment, a gift of $1,000 from Teresa and Richard Ollis will be unlocked.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Tim Axley Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Basketball Challenge
If 15 people give to the Competitive Excellence Fund for Men's Basketball, a gift of $1,000 from Tim Axley will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
West Plains English Department Challenge
If 5 people give to the MSU-West Plains English Department, a gift of $1,500 will be unlocked.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
Athletics Team with the Most Donors
March 25th from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT, the top Athletics team with the most donors will receive additional funding of $500.
| Rank | Prize | Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Women's Cross Country and Track | 125 |
| 2 | STUNT | 100 | |
| 3 | Acrobatics and Tumbling | 29 | |
| 4 | Cheerleaders | 10 | |
| 5 | Women's Soccer | 4 | |
| 6 | Men's & Women's Swimming | 4 | |
| 7 | Women's Golf | 2 | |
| 8 | Men's Baseball | 1 | |
| 9 | Sugar Bears | 1 | |
| 10 | Beach Volleyball | 1 | |
| 11 | Football | 1 | |
| 12 | Softball | 1 | |
| 13 | Women's Basketball | 1 | |
| 14 | Men's Soccer | 1 | |
| 15 | Men's Basketball | 0 |
Ended
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