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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE FOUNDATION ("FOUNDATION") WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING VOLUNTARY PRIVATE GIFTS, TRUSTS AND BEQUESTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ("UNIVERSITY"). THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESEARCH GRANTS, STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND EDUCATION.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE FUNDS ABOVE AND BEYOND PUBLIC TUITION SOURCES AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE INSTITUTION. THE FOUNDATION DIRECTS THESE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE COLLEGE IN PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES TO THE COMMUNITY.

The CSUN Foundation’s primary function is to further the scientific, literary and educational purposes and objectives of the university by cultivating relationships—actively seeking and encouraging private gifts, philanthropic contributions, and grants from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations, and providing ongoing donor stewardship.