Welcome
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The Board of Governors that oversee the University Foundation at CSU, Chico are community partners who believe in the value of public education and the value of Chico State. Please partner with us to ensure the excellence CSU, Chico is renowned for continues for future generations.
Scott Chalmers,
Chair of the University Foundation Board of Governors, CSU, Chico
Mary and Rudy Jensen
Friends of CSU, Chico
“I've seen where, for so many students, just some extra funding can make that critical difference between whether they can afford child care, get transportation, or buy a computer.” Mary Jensen
Jack Rawlins
“I wanted to do something and after a lot of thought, it seemed like saving the planet might be a good thing.”
Jessica Porter
President's Scholars Recipient
“A huge part of being awarded the President's scholarship was realizing that someone recognized my hard work and believed in me.
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Carol Channing
Award Winning Actress
“My dream is inspire and support programs that ensure all young students who show an aptitude for the arts have a college scholarship to help them build on those talents.
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The University Foundation
The University Foundation, California State University, Chico, was organized and incorporated as a nonprofit California corporation in 1940 to support and enhance campus projects and programs for which state funding is insufficient or not available.
In 1997, the University Foundation’s function became solely philanthropic and as such administers bequests, charitable trusts, special gifts, charitable gift annuities, scholarships, endowments, and donor-advised funds. The University Foundation administers the University’s gift and endowment programs.
Responsibility for the governance of the University Foundation is vested in its Board of Governors, which includes community members, senior campus administrators, a faculty member, and a student.
For more information on the University Foundation, we invite you to read our 2005–06 Annual Report. ( PDF 3.7 MB )

