OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
4238 SW RESEARCH WAY, CORVALLIS, OR · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $175,978,965 | $132,388,932 | $1,173,848,705 |
| FY2024 | $184,857,482 | $161,012,332 | $1,076,322,850 |
| FY2023 | $137,919,743 | $139,562,869 | $996,937,196 |
| FY2022 | $272,172,005 | $128,575,059 | $969,341,176 |
| FY2021 | $180,571,414 | $86,032,901 | $968,440,990 |
| FY2020 | $132,379,489 | $123,666,573 | $738,949,491 |
| FY2019 | $127,722,123 | $113,420,311 | $726,523,187 |
| FY2018 | $139,155,244 | $110,171,074 | $703,812,252 |
| FY2017 | $124,299,242 | $102,405,564 | $659,352,814 |
| FY2016 | $114,327,994 | $92,753,762 | $615,076,671 |
| FY2015 | $113,844,946 | $108,781,391 | $611,788,374 |
| FY2014 | $108,540,262 | $83,077,095 | $621,955,256 |
| FY2013 | $93,194,651 | $71,538,583 | $553,293,653 |
| FY2012 | $102,245,072 | $72,570,551 | $530,213,659 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $101,570,016 | 99% |
| Program service revenue | $1,041,096 | 1% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $72,263,892 | 55% |
| Management & general | $36,939,694 | 28% |
| Fundraising | $23,185,346 | 18% |
What the numbers show
- Contributions & grants made up 99% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 55% of functional expenses, management & general 28%, and fundraising 18%.
- 55% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 6.1% of 33 Education organizations in OR.
- Net assets covered about 106.4 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 85th percentile among 940 Education organizations in OR.
- Total revenue was higher than 99.7% of 946 Education organizations in OR.
- Total revenue rose from $102,245,072 in FY2012 to $175,978,965 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 9 and decreased in 4 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 1 of 14 reported years (FY2023).
- The highest revenue on record here is $272,172,005 in FY2022.
- Net assets grew from $530,213,659 to $1,173,848,705 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Contributions and grants made up 64% of revenue in FY2012 and 58% in FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
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.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1951 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | B110 — Education |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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