MONMOUTH, Ore. – The Western Oregon University Foundation released its annual report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The report includes total contributions to the Foundation for 2024-2025, highlights the impact of scholarships, student aid, and competitive grants, and illustrates endowment growth.
Contributions totaled $3,900,852 for the fiscal year, and include all new outright or committed private gifts and grants made to the WOU Foundation. Scholarships and student aid support surpassed $1 million for the fifth year, with the WOU Foundation awarding $1,229,122 to students through emergency grants or scholarships based on financial need, academic merit, athletics participation, and more.
Katie Wojke, vice president of advancement and executive director of the WOU Foundation, shares that growth in areas that positively impact students is made possible due to every generous contribution. “Support from private philanthropy and volunteer efforts plays a vital role in assisting students throughout their higher education experiences. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all donors and volunteers for their impactful contributions that uplift Western and its students.”
In December of 2024, Western launched the Wolves Rising campaign, the first-ever comprehensive campaign in university history. This $20 million campaign will expand and grow critical resources in three key areas: scholarships, Wolves athletics, and student success, ensuring that Western can continue to transform the lives and trajectories of students, families, and communities across Oregon. As of June 30, 2025, the Wolves Rising campaign has raised $19,025,562, which is 95 percent of the overall goal.
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About The Western Oregon University Foundation
The Western Oregon University Foundation was founded in 1965 and is the fundraising arm of Western Oregon University. A nonprofit corporation, governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees with IRS 501(c)3 status, the WOU Foundation’s scholarship program includes more than 250 donor-funded scholarships. In addition, the foundation manages nearly 300 funds for academic and student programs.