Oregon State University Foundation
Oregon State University Foundation reported $176.0 million in revenue and $132.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $54.59 went to program services, $27.90 to management and general costs and $17.51 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 57.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $891,462 (President & CEO). 80 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 33% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $132MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $176MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 54.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 27.9% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 17.5% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.23 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 57.7% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.6% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $891,462 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.67% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 80 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 106.4 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 28 of 28 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCAPITAL PROGRAMS: The OSU foundation distributed these amounts, in accordance with donor intent, to the University in FY25 to support the construction or renovation of campus facilities. Major projects in FY25 included: The Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex, Valley Football Center enhancements, Reser Stadium - west side renovation, Withycombe Hall, Baseball Hitting Facility, Construction Safety Laboratory, Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, and Austin Hall. The Foundation works with donors to complement the State of Oregon's investment in university facilities - often…
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…
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…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President & CEO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $805,348 | $0 | $86,114 | $891,462 |
| Senior VP, Development Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $371,203 | $0 | $87,224 | $458,427 |
| VP for Principal Gifts Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $368,991 | $0 | $84,406 | $453,397 |
| Treasurer, VP & CFO Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $335,278 | $0 | $84,314 | $419,592 |
| VP Donor Engagement & Chief Marketing Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $298,453 | $0 | $81,342 | $379,795 |
| VP Development, Athletics Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $289,342 | $0 | $78,747 | $368,089 |
| VP Technology, Chief Innvation Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $289,053 | $0 | $62,689 | $351,742 |
| Assistant Treasurer - Controller Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $156,957 | $0 | $57,441 | $214,398 |
80 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Oregon State University Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b28 · 28 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5199
- Volunteers Part I, line 633
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| 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 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
50 private foundations reported grants to Oregon State University Foundation totaling $13M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Oregon State University Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Oregon State University Foundation reported that 54.6% of its $132.4 million in expenses went to program services, 27.9% to management and general and 17.5% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Oregon State University Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Oregon State University Foundation reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $891,462, for the role of President & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Oregon State University Foundation get its money?
Of $176.0 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 57.7% came from contributions and grants (including 0.0% from government grants) and 0.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Oregon State University Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-6022772 as a 501(c)(3) organization (organization operated for a governmental college or university), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601009349301120 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202540569349301224 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420799349301012 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300609349301145 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202240959349300329 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202100439349302280 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-6022772: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.