WPAOG Report of Gifts 2017

Dear Graduates & Friends, Every year our Annual Report of Gifts reflects the generosity of individuals, organizations, and classes committed to developing and strengthening the Academy and the Association of Graduates. In 2017, 23,819 donors contributed $44.5 million in cash receipts, completing another strong year for WPAOG fundraising. Whether you are a parent showing support for your cadet’s 47-month experience, one of our 52,000 living members of the Long Gray Line, or a friend of the Academy—your passion for West Point has made a difference. A Message from the Vice President of Development Through your unrestricted annual fund gifts — the Superintendent’s Annual Fund, Parents Fund, Long Gray Line Fund, or Army A Club — or through your gifts to specific academic departments, facilities, cadet clubs, or teams, you have significantly strengthened the Margin of Excellence and the Long Gray Line. In 2017, our alumni participation rate reached 33%. A critical indicator in determining a university’s annual national ranking, the alumni participation rate helps increase the prestige of the institution while enhancing the development of future leaders. Our annual All Academy Challenge, a friendly contest between graduates of five service academies for the highest alumni giving rate, is one way we’ve encouraged participation. Thanks to your support, year-over-year since 2014, the number of our graduates participating in the All Academy Challenge has grown. In 2017, we finished the Challenge with 4,464 alumni donors. On the following pages, you’ll learn about the facilities, experiences and programs that were made possible with your support. No matter the amount or the designation: Every gift counts. Each donor is a link in the unbreakable chain that connects us to our Rockbound Highland Home. West Point for Thee! With enduring gratitude, Kristin E. Sorenson Vice President of Development Generosity 4 West Point Association of Graduates | 2017 Report of Gifts