UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The University of Oregon Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, having disbursed a total of $222.8 million in grants in 2024 to a single grantee. Importantly, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in potential funding should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, STAFF ENDEAVOR TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SOCIETY BY SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON'S MISSION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH EXEMPLARY STEWARDSHIP OF RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Entrepreneurship
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
U OF O FOUNDATION SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
$215.3K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $215 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $222.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include U OF O FOUNDATION SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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