About the CSU Stanislaus Foundation

The Foundation operates as an auxiliary of the University organized to supplement services and funding provided by the state so that our students, our faculty and our community experience a margin of excellence that private support affords.

The Foundation is the only authorized 501(c)(3) entity, as identified by the Internal Revenue Service, for receipt, acknowledgment and oversight of private gifts to the University.

Established in 1960, the Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees whose members include the region's top business, civic and community leaders.

The Foundation's topmost priority is to achieve University excellence through philanthropy and external support. In addition, the Foundation supports the faculty and administration in the development of new and improved studies programs.

The Foundation makes excellence on every plane possible by demonstrating leadership in private fund raising and advising.