Private support lies at the heart of the university's vital partnerships with the community. UC Merced received $4.4 million in private gifts and grants between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. The charts below illustrate the sources and purposes of gifts received based on the Council on Aid to Education's (CAE) reporting convention.

Sources of Private Support

Source		Percent
	Corporation/Business	28%
	Foundation	52%
	Individuals	13%
	Other Non-Profit	7%
Total		100%

Designated Purposes of Private Support

Purpose		Percent
	Research	15%
	Student Support	36%
	Campus Improvement	1.0%
	Department Support	32%
	Unrestricted	3%
	Other Purposes	13%
Total		100%