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Welcome and thank you for your interest in The Ohio University Foundation.

Our mission is simple: inspire meaningful investment in Ohio University by building relationships that transform lives. With the unwavering support of alumni and friends, we continue to fulfill that mission every day. From scholarships, fellowships, and professorships to academic program support and facility upgrades, your gifts help secure the promise of Ohio University.

Since its inception in 1945, The Ohio University Foundation has been an active partner in the University's mission of education, research, and service. The vital partnership between private philanthropy and public funding touches every part of the University today, helping us to achieve a margin of excellence for which tuition fees and public funding simply do not provide.

Ranked fourth in the nation for research return on investment by Forbes magazine, Ohio University offers unique opportunities for public and private partnerships. And with the governance of an independent Foundation Board of Trustees, I can assure you that your investment will be in good hands.

Last year, the University secured more than $130 million in private gifts that help to ensure the strength of Ohio University's mission and values. From a $105 million dollar gift for the newly named Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to a $1 million dollar donation to support Kids on Campus, the generosity of our alumni and friends has been steadfast. While there are many donors whose charities humble me, I want to highlight a few recent transformational gifts (click on the name for additional information):

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Name

Designation

Amount

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Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ

Russ College of Engineering and Technology

$114 million

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Osteopathic Heritage Foundation

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

$105 million

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Miss Violet L. Patton

Patton College of Education

$28 million

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Scripps Howard Foundation

Scripps College of Communication

$15 million

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Walter Family Foundation

Intercollegiate Athletics

$10 million

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Steve Schoonover

Scripps College of Communication

$7.5 million

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I encourage to you explore our website and learn how you can help us continue to offer the best student-centered learning experience in the America.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at benchoff@ohio.edu

Sincerely,

J. Bryan Benchoff
President and CEO
The Ohio University Foundation