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University of Oregon Foundation

Financial Overview

The UO Foundation manages gifts of all types and sizes, with a financial focus on managing major gift endowments. Endowments are invested both to provide an annual distribution to support current university activities and to achieve a long-term growth rate that preserves the purchasing power of the endowments. In this way, endowments benefit both current and future generations.

 

We are committed to following the highest standards of service and ethical conduct when managing private gifts for the benefit of the university.

2024-2025 Performance Highlights

As of June 30, 2025

Total Assets 
$3.2 billion

Endowment Value (Villard Investment Pool)

$1.8 billion (returns, plus cash gifts, minus distributions)

Distributions Made Available for Spending
$47.9 million from true endowments (based on December 31, 2024 market value)

Total University Support
$250 million

Total Gifts 
$292 million

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Gifts by Type

Expendable Gifts

76%

Endowed Gifts

24%

Endowment Funds by Purpose

Student Scholarships

35%

Faculty Support

29%

Research

14%

Facilities & Equipment

1%

Other UO Support

21%

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Gifts by Donor Type

Foundations & Corporations

44%

Friends

26%

Family Foundations

19%

Alumni

9%

Parents

2%

University Support by Purpose

Facilities & Equipment 

38%

Faculty & Research

30%

Student Scholarships

9%

University Advancement

4%

Other Student, Academic,

& Operational Support 

19%

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