Overview
Make a Gift Mission The University of Oregon Foundation supports the mission of the University of Oregon by receiving, investing, and disbursing private gifts given to the university.1
University of Oregon Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $1.8B as of Jun 30, 20252
- Capital pool
- endowment1
- Investment model
- The Foundation's Board of Trustees has fiduciary responsibility for the investment of the Foundation's assets, including the allocation of funds to various asset classes and the engagement of professional investment managers.1
- Investment approach
- The overall investment objective of the Foundation is to (i) provide an annual distribution for endowments to support designated university activities as determined by the Board of Trustees, and (ii) to achieve a long-term growth rate that maintains the purchasing power of the assets, as measured by the consumer price index.2
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, public markets, fixed income.1
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Trustee Excellence Fund Created in May 2015, the Trustee Excellence Fund is overseen by the Foundation Board of Trustees’ Advancement Committee to support emerging and impactful opportunities at the University of Oregon.1
- Investment team
- The University of Oregon Foundation uses Jasper Ridge Partners as its outsourced investment partner; Jasper Ridge has more than 100 professionals, while Foundation leadership and its Investment Committee manage the relationship.2
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review
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. 24 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| RONALD WEINHOLD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $834,928 |
| KELLY BOSCH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $442,770 |
| BRIAN IKEI | VP OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | $288,695 |
| CHERYL MINICK | VP OF PEOPLE SERVICES | $270,210 |
| JOHN CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY | $205,016 |
| NATHANIEL COSTA | DIRECTOR OF LAUNCH OREGON | $197,650 |
| CHARLA TRIPLETT | MANAGING DIR, LAUNCH OREGO | $190,465 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (uofoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Investment model, Asset allocation, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (uofoundation.org)Estimated AUM, Investment approach, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (uofoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (uofoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (uofoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026