Oregon State University Foundation
Only 55% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Oregon State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Corvallis, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $175,978,965 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 55% of spending to programs.
4238 Sw Research Way, Corvallis, OR, 97333 EIN 93-6022772 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$176.0M
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$132.4M
Net assets
$1.2B
Employees
199
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating55% to programs · $23 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Oregon State University Foundation: 55% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating106 mo reserves · +25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Oregon State University Foundation: 106 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Oregon State University Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Oregon State University Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The osu foundation partners with oregon state university to engage our community, inspire investment, and steward resources to enhance the university's excellence and impact. in fiscal year 2025, the foundation advanced this mission by engaging more than 40,000 donors, alumni, parents and friends of the university through philanthropy, events, volunteer service and outreach. the foundation raised over $200 million to support student success, faculty research and programs of innovation and discovery across the university and marked a historic milestone as the endowment's market value surpassed $1 billion for the first time, strengthening the university's long-term impact and sustainability. the foundation's work aligns with oregon state university's strategic plan, prosperity widely shared, which focuses on three institutional goals: doubling research expenditures to drive discovery and solutions; increasing six-year graduation rates to 80 percent so every student can succeed;
What they do
Scholarships & other student support: the osu foundation distributed these amounts, in accordance with donor intent, to the university in fy25 to support students through scholarships, fellowships, and other awards. over time, donors have created over 2.418 unique scholarship, fellowship, and student support funds of various types and amounts at the osu foundation, of which 2,005 are endowed. these funds help ensure that an osu education is accessible to qualified students, regardless of economic circumstances, and allow the university to recruit and retain outstanding students from oregon and beyond. during the 2024/2025 academic year, 4,986 osu students received donor-funded scholarships. a current foundation priority is advancing the university's strategic goal of becoming a place where every student graduates. as part of its multi-year comprehensive fundraising campaign, the foundation has set a $500 million goal for scholarships and student support. campaign efforts emphasize donor investment in osu's finish in four initiative, which helps students complete their degrees on time while receiving a high-quality education that prepares them for careers, community engagement and long-term success.
Instruction & research: the osu foundation distributed these amounts, in accordance with donor intent, to the university in fy25 to support teaching and research. during the year, donor funds helped support osu's internationally recognized programs in marine sciences, forestry and agricultural sciences, among others. with 212 endowed faculty positions at the university, donors to the osu foundation provide critically needed private funds to help recruit and retain world-class talent. endowed positions range from the oregon hazelnut industry professor and the otteman brant faculty fellow in small animal medicine to the grover family chair in sustainable urban landscapes and the holcomb professor in structural engineering.
See schedule o, statement 1 expenses: 50400 - recognition and awards - $258,398 50550 - land improvements - $76,989 50700 - equipment - $745,866 50800 - computer hardware - $58,829 50850 - computer software - $253,973 51100 - telephone/voip - $889 51155 - cell phone charges - $5,112 51175 - internet\network expenses - $1,382 51200 - postage & mailing\shipping services - $163.553 51700 - supplies - $664,653 51750 - books, periodicals & subscriptions - $234,521 51775 - database services - $4,717 51800 - minor equipment - $511,531 52400 - interest - $178,055 52550 - maintenance & repair - equipment - $43,952 52600 - maintenance & repair - building - $515,813 52650 - maintenance & repair - grounds - $20,049 52700 - maintenance & repair - janitorial - $14,586 52800 - maintenance & licensing - software - $23,198 52900 - maintenance & repair - miscellaneous - $12,135 53500 - publishing\printing - $157,803 54100 - payroll - $2,156,415 54150 - payroll - student - $669,008 54160 - payroll - overtime - $3,882 54170 - payroll - temporary - $12,900 54800 - payroll recruiting - $70 54900 - payroll - other - $1,540,628 55050 - professional - legal - $138 55300 - professional - consulting services - $8,250 55325 - professional - marketing services - $42 55390 - professional - other - $858,081 55400 - services - insurance - $4,892 55410 - services - advertising - $8,564 55417 - services - photography - $19,426 55420 - services - video multimedia production - $7,880 55430 - services - appraisal fees - $7 55490 - services - other - $837,190 55650 - rentals & leases - building - $187,069 55700 - rentals & leases - equipment - $572,163 55850 - rentals & leases - computer software - $4,400 55950 - rentals & leases - miscellaneous - $130,813 56400 - licenses and permits - $7,671 56510 - travel - $586,558 56530 - non employee travel - students and guests- $1,763,467 56550 - registration fees - events - $42,801 56570 - conferences - $438,133 56600 - public relations\entertaining - $2,090,050 56607 - business meetings - $792,167 56608 - st
Contact & location
- Address
- 4238 Sw Research Way, Corvallis, OR, 97333
- City
- Corvallis
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $108.5M (FY2013) to $176.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1BNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
24.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3B
Total liabilities
$1.1B
Net assets
$1.2B
Salaries & benefits
$38.7M
29% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,978,965▼4.8% | $132,388,932▼17.8% | $1,173,848,705▲9.1% | $2,278,175,324▲90.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $184,857,482▲34.0% | $161,012,332▲15.4% | $1,076,322,850▲8.0% | $1,195,681,572▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $137,919,743▼49.3% | $139,562,869▲8.5% | $996,937,196▲2.8% | $1,142,186,435▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $272,172,005▲50.7% | $128,575,059▲49.4% | $969,341,176▲0.1% | $1,086,662,227▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $180,571,414▲36.4% | $86,032,901▼30.4% | $968,440,990▲31.1% | $1,081,350,817▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $132,379,489▲3.6% | $123,666,573▲9.0% | $738,949,491▲1.7% | $833,330,950▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $127,722,123▼8.2% | $113,420,311▲2.9% | $726,523,187▲3.2% | $816,417,531▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $139,155,244▲12.0% | $110,171,074▲7.6% | $703,812,252▲6.7% | $793,133,191▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $124,299,242▲8.7% | $102,405,564▲10.4% | $659,352,814▲7.2% | $750,520,166▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,327,994▲0.4% | $92,753,762▼14.7% | $615,076,671▲0.5% | $696,973,806▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $113,844,946▲4.9% | $108,781,391▲30.9% | $611,788,374▼1.6% | $658,164,134▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $108,540,262 | $83,077,095▲16.1% | $621,955,256▲12.4% | $670,239,160▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $71,538,583▼1.4% | $553,293,653▲4.4% | $585,507,323▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $72,570,551▲19.0% | $530,213,659▲0.8% | $571,279,168▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,991,207 | $526,082,767 | $563,279,789 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Shawn L Scoville — $805,348 (0.61% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn L Scoville | President & Ceo | 40 | $805,348 |
| Todd R Bastian | Senior Vp, Development | 40 | $371,203 |
| Constance C French | Vp For Principal Gifts | 40 | $368,991 |
| Kevin L Harvey | Treasurer, Vp & Cfo | 40 | $335,278 |
| Kristin G Watkins | Vp Donor Engagement & Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $298,453 |
| Aaron Escobar | Vp Development, Athletics | 40 | $289,342 |
| Mark C Koenig | Vp Technology, Chief Innvation Officer | 40 | $289,053 |
| Patricia M Nowak | Assistant Treasurer - Controller | 40 | $156,957 |
| Laura J Pribyl | Secretary - Director of Board Relations | 40 | $111,800 |
| Caron Ogg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dave Underriner | Trustee - Chair-elect, Committee On Trustees Chair | 2 | — |
| Demonty Price | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Schoenstein | Trustee - Immediate Past Chair | 2 | — |
| James Parkin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jessica Wolfer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John Gilleland | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ken Austin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ken Provencher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kim Casale | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Knute Buehler | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Levy Premium Food Service LP | Catering | $1,389,038 |
| Stoel Rives | Attorney | $411,327 |
| Fundmetric | Software | $300,538 |
| Journal Graphics | Publishing | $297,883 |
| Onesource Strategy | Event Production | $184,045 |
Grants received · $57.0M total
214 grants to Oregon State University Foundation totaling $57.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $707,158 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $377,213 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $296,049 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $207,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $126,200 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $79,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $68,250 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $65,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Research | 2024 | $61,127 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $57,233 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Colleges and universities | 2024 | $50,250 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $27,000 |
| Oregon State Credit Union | To invest in higher education by funding scholarships, academic progrmas, and campus improvements for students | 2024 | $22,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $17,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oregon State University Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oregon State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-6022772, based in Corvallis, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oregon State University Foundation's EIN?
- Oregon State University Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-6022772.
- How much revenue does Oregon State University Foundation report?
- Oregon State University Foundation reported $175,978,965 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Oregon State University Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Oregon State University Foundation spends about 55% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Oregon State University Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Oregon State University Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Oregon State University Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Oregon State University Foundation's latest Form 990 is $805,348, paid to Shawn L Scoville (President & Ceo).
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Data for Oregon State University Foundation (EIN 93-6022772) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.