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 400 donor-funded scholarships. In addition, the foundation manages nearly 350 funds for academic and student programs. As of 2024, the WOU Foundation has approximately $30 million in assets and a permanent endowment of $25 million.
Our Mission: The Western Oregon University Foundation exists to strengthen relationships and provide resources in order to serve and support the mission and vision of Western Oregon University
Our Vision: Ensuring every student has the opportunity to have access to a quality educational experience that increases their ability to succeed in our ever-changing global economy and society.
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The following numbers reflect total contributions to the Western Oregon University Foundation for 2023-2024.
Moshe Martinez Class of 2023 Major: Computer ScienceMinor: Information Systems & Spanish Moshe Martinez is going into his final year at Western Oregon University. He is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Information Systems and Spanish. Currently, Moshe...
Carlee Richard Class of 2022 Major: BiologyMinor: Forensic Science Carlee Richard recently graduated Western Oregon University with her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and minor in Forensic Science. During her time at WOU, Carlee worked in The Cottage with the Foundation...
Sofie Fashana Class of 2024 Major: Business Sofie Fashana is in her second year at WOU studying Business. Being a child of the foster care system, she recognized the connection between what she wore and her confidence level. Confidence that she needed to make an...
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