Overview
The Oregon State University Foundation is the nonprofit organization that manages philanthropic gifts and the endowment on behalf of Oregon State University, comprising more than 2,900 distinct funds. Its endowment surpassed $1 billion in market value for the first time as of the end of fiscal year 2024-25 (June 30, 2025).
Oregon State University Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $1B as of Jun 30, 20252
- Capital pool
- University endowment1
- Investment model
- Endowed assets are managed by an outsourced chief investment officer, Cerity Partners.2
- Investment approach
- It represents the power of a university community that believes in its mission and chooses to invest in its long-term impact.2
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: real estate.1
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award Jean and C.H.“Scram” Graham Award Joan Austin Honorary Alumni Award Martin Chaves Lifetime Achievement Award OSU Foundation Lifetime Trustees Outstanding Network Award Share your OSU pride.1
- Investment team
- Endowed assets are managed by an outsourced chief investment officer, Cerity Partners.2
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Verified
Officer compensation
Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 29 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn L Scoville | President & CEO | $891,462 |
| Todd R Bastian | Senior VP, Development | $458,427 |
| Constance C French | VP for Principal Gifts | $453,397 |
| Kevin L Harvey | Treasurer, VP & CFO | $419,592 |
| Kristin G Watkins | VP Donor Engagement & Chief Marketing Officer | $379,795 |
| Aaron Escobar | VP Development, Athletics | $368,089 |
| Mark C Koenig | VP Technology, Chief Innvation Officer | $351,742 |
| Patricia M Nowak | Assistant Treasurer - Controller | $214,398 |
| Laura J Pribyl | Secretary - Director of Board Relations | $141,736 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (fororegonstate.org)Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (oregonstater.org)Estimated AUM, Investment model, Investment approach, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (fororegonstate.org)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (fororegonstate.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (fororegonstate.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (oregonstater.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (fororegonstate.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026