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Miami University

Miami University is a university in Oxford, Ohio, that received a pledge of up to $100 million from the Farmer Family Foundation, the largest donation in its 217-year history.

EIN: 31-6402089

Major gifts tracked

$100 million

Major gifts to Miami University

Donor	Amount	Announced	Purpose
Farmer Family Foundation Read the story	$100 million	Nov 5, 2026	Faculty, student projects and hands-on learning opportunities. Up to $100 million, with $55 million scheduled over three years and the rest contingent on matching contributions.

Key facts

Pledge from the Farmer Family Foundation: Up to $100 million, the largest donation in its 217-year historysource
Scheduled portion: First $55 million distributed over the next three yearssource
Remaining funds: Contingent on matching contributionssource
Latest Form 990: Fiscal year ending June 2025source

WYDE coverage of Miami University

WYDE Newsroom has published one article about Miami University, on Nov 6, 2026. Miami University is a recipient in 1 story. The most recent is Miami University up to $100 million gift: $55 million over three years, the rest tied to matches.

Philanthropy

Miami University up to $100 million gift: $55 million over three years, the rest tied to matches

The Farmer Family Foundation pledged up to $100 million to Miami University. The first $55 million is scheduled over three years, and the rest depends on matching contributions.

Nov 6, 2026 · 4 min read · Recipient

Reported alongside Miami University

Farmer Family Foundation · in 1 story with Miami University
Darroch · in 1 story with Miami University

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