June 25, 1999

Gifts to UNCF Reach a Record $139-Million

By BETH McMURTRIE

The United Negro College Fund reported this month that it took in a record $139.2-million during the 1999 fiscal year, a 39-per-cent increase over 1998. William H. Gray III, the fund's president and chief executive officer, attributed most of the increase to growth in bequests and a $41.7-million grant from the Lilly Endowment.

"This is good news at a vital time in our history," said Mr. Gray, citing the

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