Oregon150
After crossing the 150-day mark, the Oregon150 Initiative is well on its way to raising the half a billion dollars set as its goal when launched this past spring.
Oregon150 prioritizes access and scholarships, academics and research, student support services, and career preparation and networking, as well as renovations on the new UO Portland residential campus and Building 2 of the Knight Campus. Since the public launch in May 2024, $35 million has been raised for Oregon150 priorities, bringing the grand total raised for Oregon150 to more than $400 million since counting began on July 1, 2021.
Serving as a bridge to the UO’s next comprehensive campaign launching at the institution’s 150-year anniversary in 2026, Oregon150 will establish a strong foundation of philanthropy with a robust engagement from key stakeholders.
“A fundraising initiative to expand access to education and support students to ensure they not only succeed but thrive during their academic journey. Oregon150 represents our unwavering commitment to preparing the next generation of big thinkers, problem-solvers, creative innovators, and engaged citizens.”
—President Karl Scholz
2024 Giving Impact
Where donors gave
| Program and Unit Support | 62% |
|---|---|
| Student Success | 19% |
| Faculty Support | 3% |
| Capital Projects | 16% |
Total giving toward endowment purposes
Thanks to the continued generosity of supporters like you, donations to the endowment are making a lasting impact. This year's gifts strengthened new and existing funds, with average giving toward endowment purposes reaching nearly $50 million annually. Each gift builds a legacy of excellence and opportunity, empowering the university and its students to thrive.
| 2020 | $46M |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $195M |
| 2022 | $333M |
| 2023 | $50M |
| 2024 | $57M |
5-Year growth of the endowment
| Growth from 2019-2020 | -1.1% |
|---|---|
| Growth from 2020-2021 | 30% |
| Growth from 2021-2022 | 15% |
| Growth from 2022-2023 | 6% |
| Growth from 2023-2024 | 10.9% |
Distributions from the endowment
The UO Foundation distributes 4% of the endowment's market value annually for each fund's specific purpose.
Donors who contribute to the endowment create a lasting impact. In FY 2024, the UO Foundation distributed $42.5 million to support various funds, fulfilling the vision of our donors' philanthropic passions. Your gifts to the endowment will make a significant difference for years to come.
| 2020 | $31.9M |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $34.5M |
| 2022 | $35.8M |
| 2023 | $41M |
| 2024 | $42.5M |
Oregon150 totals
As of October 2024
- 86,940
- Gifts
- $403,392,198
- Total Raised
- 20,818
- Donors
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Donors like you
From a financial gift, to the gift of time and mentorship – donors like you are making a big difference in the lives of Ducks every day.
