Gift information and resources
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University of Idaho Foundation
Securing private financial support to advance the university’s mission.
University of Idaho has been leading Idaho, the Northwest and beyond since 1889. From education and law to the arts, sciences and business, our students, faculty and alumni are pursuing their passions and making our communities richer along the way. When you give to U of I through the University of Idaho Foundation, you contribute to elevating the people, communities and industries of Idaho.
The University of Idaho Foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) governed by a volunteer board of directors with strong fiduciary controls and financial operations.
University of Idaho Foundation TAX ID: 23-7098404
Ways to give
Your generosity has a profound impact for students, for Idaho and for the world. Every gift, no matter the amount, makes a difference at University of Idaho.
About University of Idaho Foundation
Established in 1970, the University of Idaho Foundation secures private financial support to advance the university’s mission and manages assets for its benefit. Governed by a board of directors with up to 25 volunteer voting members, the UI Foundation receives gifts in various forms, including cash, securities, real estate and planned giving options like bequests and charitable trusts. Each year, numerous endowments are funded, with most held in the Consolidated Investment Trust (CIT), the UI Foundation’s pooled endowment fund. While the principal remains intact, investment earnings support scholarships, faculty development, research and other donor-designated programs. As Idaho’s largest public charitable foundation, the UI Foundation plays a vital role in expanding opportunities for students, faculty and research.
Additional Resources
Foundation operations
UI Foundation updates and financial reports
Annual updates and reports provide transparency and accountability for fiscal performance, philanthropic impact and how private support enhances U of I.
Gift Planning
Demonstrate your commitment to education, learning and the future of our state with a gift to U of I in your will, trust or through another convenient option. The impact you make will go on year after year, inspiring generations of U of I students.
Strategic Corporate Partnerships
Connect with U of I expertise and resources to help meet your business goals, from recruiting new employees to partnering on exciting research.
Donor Relations
Our goal is to provide a seamless, transparent and engaging experience for all donors through timely acknowledgements, accurate reporting, appropriate recognition and clear documentation of all gifts.
Alumni Relations
Connect with fellow Vandals and U of I through alumni events, volunteer opportunities and dozens of special programs, services and benefits – for free, for life!
Investment Management
Through sound investments and careful management of donors' generous gifts, the UI Foundation continues to ensure growth and long-term stability of Idaho's largest public endowment in service to U of I.