The Power of Giving

Support CSU.
Support our people.
Support their dreams.
Support them forever.

The Colorado State University Foundation, Colorado State University’s “perpetuity partner,” helps donors realize their philanthropic vision. By maximizing the return on CSU donors’ generosity, the CSU Foundation helps CSU, its students, its faculty and its communities realize their hopes and dreams – quite literally forever.

The journey to a Ph.D. can be arduous, but in moments of doubt, the recognition extended by kindhearted supporters serves as a guiding light of encouragement and inspiration. Your support reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we are advancing the frontiers of science, and our efforts are instrumental in shaping the world.

Skylar Yu, Psychology Student

As a disabled veteran, receiving scholarship support to pursue my education is truly humbling — it reminds me why I first joined the Air Force and why I am finally pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a scientist: to help people. When I first pursued college 15 years ago, financial challenges caused me to drop out. But thanks to your kindness and generosity, that dream is finally becoming a reality.

Michael Weiss, Biochemistry Student

Growing up in the small, rural town of Ignacio, Colorado, my family didn’t have much, but we had each other. They taught me the value of hard work, determination, and staying true to my roots. Through your scholarship support, you are investing in my entire family and community. Thank you!

Mia Carrillo, Journalism & Media Communication Student

Mission + Values

Our mission is simple: to maximize, in perpetuity, the return on individual and organizational investments, so CSU can propel students, researchers, communities and beyond.

We exist to “Maximize return on philanthropy. Now and forever.” ®

Endowed gifts:
the power of forever.

Since 1970, the Colorado State University Foundation has supported Colorado State University by receiving, managing and investing donor funds to benefit CSU and its students, faculty, researchers, educational programs and more.

Endowed gifts, in particular, make a long-lasting impact; now and into the future. Endowments benefit students, teachers and researchers whose lives and work will, in turn, help change our communities, our state and the world.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, CSU continues to be an accessible, world-class university.

Multiply your impact.

The key benefit of CSU Foundation giving is simple: Your gifts are combined with those of other donors who care deeply, as you do, about Colorado State University. Your generosity is then multiplied over time through smart, strategic investing.

If you choose to make an endowed gift, your resulting legacy can last literally forever.

Since its inception in 1970, the CSU Foundation has transferred over $1 billion to Colorado State University to enhance teaching, learning and research by multiplying the impact of generous donors like you.

The Power of  Endowment

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In Lifetime Support
  • Faculty Support + Research: $227,891,872.87
  • Academic Program Support: $330,844,009.23
  • Student Scholarship + Financial Aid: $266,160,194.46

  • Infrastructure + Institutional Support: $409,021,991.73

The Power of Partnership

The CSU Foundation partners with the University to support students and the resources they need to succeed and thrive. 

Once you make an endowed gift or the gift of an annual scholarship to the University, the Foundation assumes responsibility for making the most of your gift by honoring your intent, growing your investment, protecting it during down times and helping CSU students – and the entire University – succeed; today, tomorrow and into the future.

The Power of You

Making a gift to CSU empowers students to dream big. It empowers the University to pave the way. It empowers our community to support the people and programs that influence the culture and energy of our city, helping to make Fort Collins an amazing place to live. It empowers you to fulfill your philanthropic goals, and to make both an immediate and lasting impact.