University of Oregon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Eugene, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $302,330,102 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$302.3M
▲ 58.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$267.2M
Net assets
$1.8B
Employees
46
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 University of Oregon Foundation: 86% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Oregon Foundation: 81 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Oregon Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 University of Oregon Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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In support of the foundation's mission, staff endeavor to positively impact society by supporting the university of oregon's mission of education, research and entrepreneurship through exemplary stewardship of relationships and resources.
Funds are disbursed from restricted contributions to the university of oregon at the request of authorized university officials for the donor designated purpose of the contribution: instructional and research programs; other faculty support.
Funds are disbursed from restricted contributions to the university of oregon at the request of authorized university officials for the donor-designated purpose of the contribution: student aid; academic merit and needs scholarships; student athletic scholarships; student loans and wages.
Facilitate support of the commercialization of university research
Revenue grew from $107.2M (FY2013) to $302.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6B
Total liabilities
$777.2M
Net assets
$1.8B
Salaries & benefits
$6.4M
2% of expenses
Board members
25
25 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $302,330,102▲58.3% | $267,163,831▲71.1% | $1,808,831,266▲10.3% | $2,585,995,578▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,958,772▼55.7% | $156,113,511▼19.3% | $1,639,656,377▲4.9% | $2,366,012,843▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $431,511,478▲109% | $193,390,588▲20.6% | $1,563,403,778▲17.1% | $2,289,972,498▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $206,675,049▼22.9% | $160,335,626▼63.0% | $1,335,128,545▲20.7% | $2,264,506,967▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $267,924,803▼9.0% | $432,949,906▲340% | $1,106,317,717▼13.4% | $1,406,809,391▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $294,528,063▲71.2% | $98,306,582▼14.0% | $1,277,410,277▲17.6% | $1,604,433,351▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $171,996,503▲9.8% | $114,296,712▼13.8% | $1,086,691,431▲7.7% | $1,405,487,960▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $156,587,583▲16.9% | $132,661,599▲11.0% | $1,009,388,298▲5.7% | $1,280,031,236▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $133,942,379▼34.2% | $119,510,950▼1.9% | $954,616,300▲0.3% | $1,128,874,990▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $203,505,843▲89.8% | $121,846,541▲13.5% | $951,716,458▲12.0% | $1,067,063,137▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $107,248,521 | $107,320,639▼25.8% | $849,472,197▲7.1% | $946,957,309▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $144,685,939▲49.7% | $793,414,830▲10.1% | $878,937,670▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $96,648,435▼10.1% | $720,594,534▲0.8% | $807,661,589▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $107,551,189▼11.6% | $714,723,449▲9.2% | $807,068,206▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $121,681,419 | $654,309,394 | $737,052,822 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Ronald Weinhold — $697,981 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Weinhold | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $697,981 |
| Kelly Bosch | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $337,700 |
| Brian Ikei | Vp of Technology Services | 1 | $188,679 |
| Cheryl Minick | Vp of People Services | 40 | $178,017 |
| John Callahan | Director of Technology | 40 | $156,513 |
| Charla Triplett | Managing Dir, Launch Oregon | 40 | $150,113 |
| Clint Mcnutt | Data Engineer | 40 | $124,938 |
| Allen Parker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Komin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bob Poletti | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bryan Wolf | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Corey Dubrowa | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Haslip | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Derek Jernstedt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Derrick Deadwiler | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Desmond Lynch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Fred Poust | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Greg Bell | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Beaver | Secretary/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Savage | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels Up Private Jets | Prepaid Airfare | $5,000,000 |
| Accenture LLP | Consulting | $3,841,485 |
| Wieden & Kennedy | Marketing/branding | $2,015,180 |
| Olson Kundig Inc | Architectural/design | $1,301,968 |
| Daktronics | Technology | $818,507 |
273 grants to University of Oregon Foundation totaling $795.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $31,810,700 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Higher education | 2024 | $5,046,750 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $1,530,200 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $550,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $439,583 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $427,753 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $410,784 |
| Oregon Community Credit Union | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Education | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $92,250 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Education | 2024 | $60,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $54,100 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $52,000 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
5 grants totaling $222.8M in FY2023. All grants made by University of Oregon Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | Instructional and research programs and other faculty support | $78,297,849 |
| University of Oregon | Academic facilities and equipment and nonacademic facilities and equipment | $64,653,517 |
| University of Oregon | University support, supplies and operating expenses and personnel expenses | $54,282,671 |
| University of Oregon | Student aid, academic merit and needs scholarships, student athletic scholarships | $22,553,402 |
| University of Oregon | Facilitate support of the commercialization of university research | $3,000,000 |
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Data for University of Oregon Foundation (EIN 93-6015767) 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.