About the Foundation

The Oregon State University Foundation is a private, nonprofit, corporation affiliated with the University. All fundraising and investment activities of the Foundation are limited to benefiting Oregon State University. The Foundation assets and earnings are distributed to colleges, departments and programs of the University per donor directions or, if funds are unrestricted, per the direction of the Foundation's volunteer Board of Trustees in response to priority requests from the President of the University.

Our Mission Statement

The Oregon State University (OSU) Foundation in Corvallis, Oregon, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Oregon as a non-profit corporation on October 15, 1947. The Foundation aids and promotes excellence in the educational, research, and service activities of OSU by seeking, receiving and administering private gifts for the benefit of the University. As an IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, the Foundation provides many donors the opportunity and appropriate tax advantage for supporting projects and programs that are beyond the scope of the University's general budget.

Our Purpose

Individuals and organizations (corporations, foundations, civic organizations, religious organizations) who are interested in supporting higher education in general, and higher education at Oregon State University in particular, can turn to the Oregon State University Foundation as a partner in giving. Providing vehicles (direct mail publications, events, one-on-one conversations, online giving sites, and custom tailored proposals) to assist in making a gift, the staff and volunteers of the Foundation stand ready to respond to opportunities and questions about the transactions. If you are considering a gift of support to Oregon State University, contacting the Foundation is the best first step in accomplishing your goal.