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USC just shattered its fundraising record by nearly $100 million—thanks partly to the billionaire family behind the Houston Texans

Several major universities had a record-breaking donor year in 2025, including the University of Oklahoma, Florida State University, and the University of Tennessee.

USC just shattered its fundraising record by nearly $100 million—thanks partly to the billionaire family behind the Houston Texans
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TL;DR

  • The University of South Carolina (USC) system raised a record $357.6 million in private donations during fiscal year 2026.
  • This new record is nearly $100 million higher than the previous record of $259.7 million.
  • A significant portion of the donations came from the Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, including a $25 million gift in 2026.
  • The McNair Foundation has a longstanding philanthropic partnership with USC, having donated at least $81 million since 1998.
  • The McNairs' philanthropy extends beyond USC, supporting education and medical research at various institutions across the country.

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