Hours and Office Closures The University of Oregon Foundation is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. 2023 Planned Office Closures The Foundation will be closed on the following dates in observance of Federal Holidays. Monday, January 2nd - New Year's Day (observed) Monday, January 16th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, May 29th - Memorial Day Monday, June 19th - Juneteenth Monday, July 3rd - Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th - Independence Day Monday, September 4th - Labor Day Friday, November 10th - Veterans' Day (observed) Wednesday, November 22nd at 12:00 p.m. - Eve of Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23rd - Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 24th - following Thanksgiving Day Monday, December 25th - Christmas Day

Endowed Gifts Some of the most effective and far-reaching gifts are those that create endowments. Endowed funds are critical to the financial stability of the University of Oregon by providing both a current and future revenue stream that lasts in perpetuity. The Board approves an annual distribution amount that is made available for spending while the balance remains invested within a pool of similar funds to maximize returns with a prudent level of risk. The goal is to provide a relatively stable revenue stream to the university while maintaining the purchasing power of the endowment over time. Learn more about the Foundation's endowment investment performance . Creating an Endowment An endowment can be created through an outright gift or pledge, through a bequest in a will, or through a life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. An endowment is eligible for distribution once either the original values of all gifts or the market value on December 31 meets the minimum funding level at the time the endowment was established. Distributions begin the following fiscal year (July - June). If you are interested in establishing an endowed fund, please contact the University development staff member in your area of interest, email University Advancement at stewardship@uoregon.edu or call 541.346.2113 .

Matching Gifts Many employers provide matching gift programs that can match charitable contributions made by their employees and retirees. The impact of your gift may be doubled or even tripled! Your employer's matching gift will support the same fund as your matched gift. ​ To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, and what their requirements are, please enter your employer's name below . More Information For more information about matching gifts, please call 888.448.1544 or 541.302.0300 .