EIN 93-0619733

Portland State University Foundation (PSUF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
80
State
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2025-06-01
Description
The Portland State University Foundation raises philanthropic gifts, invests them responsibly, and stewards them in accordance with donors’ wishes. The PSU Foundation is responsible for raising and managing private resources to support the mission and priorities of the university and contributes to institutional excellence. The mission of Portland State University Foundation is to support Portland State University’s mission to be a leading public urban university. The vision of Portland State University Foundation is to fulfill the philanthropic needs of the university.​.
Also known as...
PSU Foundation
Total revenues
$35,260,124
2025
Total expenses
$30,889,959
2025
Total assets
$210,245,931
2025
Num. employees
80
2025

Program areas at PSUF

The Foundation supports Portland State University by providing scholarships, suppporting faculty research and instruction, enhancing facilities, and nurturing new programs. During the year ended june 30, 2025 the Foundation awarded $18,466,770 to the University; $4,337,337 for scholarships and fellowships, $3,376,322 for capital projects, $10,509,005 for academic support, and $244,106 for administrative support.

Grants made by PSUF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Oregon Community FoundationGeneral Support$1,062,845

Who funds Portland State University Foundation (PSUF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard CharitableFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,718,500
Vanguard CharitableFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$2,638,500
Portland State University Alumni AssociationSee SCH. I, Part Iv$1,948,517
...and 69 more grants received totalling $12,705,125

Financials for PSUF

RevenuesFYE 06/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$22,263,516
Program services$6,651,019
Investment income and dividends$4,136,910
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,311,706
Net income from fundraising events$-106,099
Net income from gaming activities$3,072
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$35,260,124
Data update history
July 26, 2026
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $394,477 from Marin Community Foundation
May 30, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
May 25, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 25, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
April 21, 2026
Received grants
Identified 44 new grant, including a grant for $983,851 from The Oregon Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
School foundationsGrantmaking organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFunds one specific organizationPolitical advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1600 SW 4th Ave Suite 730
Portland, OR 97201
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Phone
(503) 725-4478
IRS details
EIN
93-0619733
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B11: Education Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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