University of Oregon Foundation
Education Administration ProgramsOregon, United States51-200 Employees
The University of Oregon Foundation is a nonprofit corporation that administers private gifts intended to advance the University of Oregon's mission. Although it operates independently from the university, its core role is to partner with the institution to serve donors’ interests and to uphold high standards of service and ethics in gift stewardship. Founded in 1922, the foundation has a long history of receiving, investing, and distributing private gifts to fund student scholarships, faculty support, academic programs, and building improvements. Its board-approved investment strategy and distribution rate are designed to provide stable, long-term support for the university while preserving the purchasing power of endowment and trust funds. The foundation ensures that the use of donor gifts by the university remains consistent with donors' intentions. It is based in Eugene, Oregon.