What we do
Established in 1988, the University of Washington Foundation is a non-profit, public 501(c)(3) organization that advances the mission of the University of Washington by soliciting and otherwise facilitating private contributions to or for the benefit of giving to University of Washington students, faculty, programs and/or facilities; gifts are applied to the UW fund or allocated as designated by the donors.
Purpose
The UW Foundation Board partners with University Advancement to develop and strengthen the relationships and resources that fuel the University of Washington’s impact.
Mission
University of Washington Foundation Directors are committed to increasing the level of private giving to the UW, and to enhancing understanding among the UW’s alumni and other friends of the need for private giving to support excellence in programs throughout the University of Washington.
Saving Lives Together: Critical Care in the Air
Airlift Northwest provides life-saving air and ground transport services, ensuring timely access to critical care for patients in remote or underserved areas in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. They take the lifesaving breakthroughs of UW Medicine to the skies, outfitting every aircraft with cutting-edge hospital-grade technology—like balloon pumps, isolettes, and a full supply of blood and plasma—to give patients the best possible chance, wherever they are.
Welcome Center
Opening in 2028, the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center will serve as a place to celebrate the University’s history, global impact and shared future.
UW Advancement
Guided by our mission, vision and values, UW Advancement strives to make the University of Washington the world’s greatest public university, as measured by our impact.
UW Impact
UW Impact is the UW Alumni Association’s legislative advocacy program, dedicated to mobilizing alumni on behalf of restoring state support for the UW and public higher education.
For donors
Visit My UW Giving to see your giving history, read about the impact of your gifts, print a tax receipt, or make a new gift.