Financials: Performance Highlights
![](./images/spacer.gif)
The Foundation's revenue in the form of donor contributions totaled $97.5 million for FY09, a 47% decrease as compared to fiscal year 2008 ("FY08"). The Foundation's expenditures in the form of grants and transfers to the campus were increased 8% to $151.5 million over FY08. The decreased contribution revenue combined with increased campus support resulted in an operating loss of $54.0 million for FY09 as compared to operating income of $43.9 million in FY08. Due to negative investment returns in FY09, The Foundation had a non-operating loss of $227.3 million. Other income in the form of private gifts of permanent endowment totaled $45.3 million.
Total FY09 endowment payout available to the campus and affiliated entities amounted to $48.2 million, up $4.9 million from FY08. Annual payout to the campus continues to grow, consistent with The Foundation's goal to provide payout that is predictable, sustainable, and preserves equity among generations.