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To serve as a resource to industry and researchers, Penry Advisors maintains a list of the largest gifts in the history of college athletics. The minimum size of the gift is $20 million to be included on this list. For updates, please email jason@penryadvisors.com . (*Last updated on December 15, 2025)

Summary provided by ChatGPT: "Penry is quoted as an expert commentator identifying the $401 million pledge from Greg and Dawn Williams as not just historic for Michigan State but also one of the largest documented gifts in college athletics fundraising, highlighting its significance compared with other major donations."

On December 9, 2025, Penry Advisors' Jason Penry visited with the 'JR Morning Show in Detroit about a donor's massive $391 million commitment to MSU's athletic department.

On October 27, 2025, Penry delivered a keynote message to an audience of about 250 at the sixth annual Sport Leadership Summit at Liberty University. Excerpt : "Penry emphasized the important role relationships play in the sports world (particularly in fundraising). Penry Advisors provides consulting on fundraising to college athletic programs. Penry encouraged students to establish a continual three-year plan for their careers as they seek work after graduation."