Pioneer Fund

$487,659
Donated
278% of $175,000 goal
668
Donors
This campaign ended on April 16, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Grinnell College by clicking here!
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Support the Pioneer Fund

Giving to Grinnell College’s Pioneer Fund is one of the most direct ways to support students and strengthen the College’s commitment to academic excellence, access, and innovation. Because these funds are flexible, they provide the resources needed to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities while supporting all areas across the College.

Gifts to Pioneer Fund contribute to...

Scarlet & Give Back Day - 2026
2,607 Donors - $1,714,573 Donated
104%

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Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon63%Alumni
Suitcase icon9%Faculty/Staff
Parent icon7%Parents
Friends icon3%Friends
Book icon1%Students
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Advocates

Board of Trustees

Gave $150,000 during a Challenge!

Parents and Families Leadership Council

Generated 1 click
Gave $80,000 during a Challenge!

Robert Uchida

Generated 1 click
Gave $50,000 during a Challenge!

Anonymous

Generated 5 clicks
Offered a $50,000 match

Pamela Dryden Rogacki ’

Gave $25,000 during a Challenge!

50th Reunion Planning Committee

Offered a $11,150 match

President Anne F. Harris

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Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

Group of Volleyball Fans

Generated 1 click
Offered a $10,000 match

Charles Blomquist

Gave $10,000 during a Challenge!

1986/87 Reunion Planning Committee

Offered a $10,000 match