<p>brojan,</p>
<p>SC had done very well in fundraising. Keep in mind the university was not founded by an individual of enormous wealth who endowed the institution. The land was donated by three men who had a great vision of the future. At the time Los Angeles was a small city, remote from the higher population areas in the eastern states. </p>
<p>As far as alumni giving SC does have loyal alumni who donate. I recall in 2009 SC was fourth in giving by ranked universities. I will try and find data past that year. </p>
<p>If you study the Chronicle of Higher Education’s fundraising lists you will find SC has been one of the top fundraising universities. Remember there are hundreds of four year colleges in the U.S. Here are some sample years:</p>
<p>2004—SC 5th
2006—SC 6th
2007—SC 3rd
2010—SC 4th
2012—SC 4th</p>
<p>The university has been a place for opportunity. Through the years it has enrolled a sizable percentage of first generation college students and Pell Grant recipients. Through financial aid programs and the Topping Scholars scholarships seniors with great financial need have had the opportunity to attend a major research university.</p>
<p>SC has large numbers of successful alumni. According to Forbes it is one of the “Billionaire Producing Colleges”. Here is a list of major alumni contributors to SC since 2000: (Not a complete list)</p>
<p>George Lucas----$175 M
Ming Hsieh----$85 M
Andrew Viterbi----$52 M
Gordon Marshall----$40 M
Wallis Annenberg----$50+ M
Dr. Herman Ostrow----$35 M
Ed Roski----$25+ M
Dornsife Family----$221 M
Louis Galen----$35 M
Michelle Engemann----$15 M
John Mork----$125 M
Sol Price family—$50 M
James Rogers----$10 M
Verna Dauterive----$25 M
Adrienne Westerbeck----$4 M
Kortschak Family----$10 M
Jeff Katzenberg----$25 M
Ron Tutor----$30 M
Mark Stevens----$22 M
Ken Norris ----$18 M
Sonny Astani----$17 M
Dr. N. Levan----$10 M
Dan Epstein----$11 M
Ken Klein----$8 M </p>
<p>SC alumni are successful financially. SC alumni do contribute to the university. What is not shown here are the countless hours alumni give of their time and talents. Alumni tutor, run fundraising events, belong to support groups, mentor, interview, lecture, provide internships, attend college nights, host SCendoff parties, assist at Discover SC receptions and provide scholarships.</p>