Donor support is important for Ohio University and will continue to be a vital component for the future.

Your gifts can support a wide variety of opportunities at Ohio University. More than 2,200 accounts reside in The Ohio University Foundation—all the result of private gifts from alumni, faculty and staff, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and organizations. These accounts support activities such as scholarships, research, faculty development, student life, technology upgrades, and library support. Your gift may also be left unrestricted to be used where the need is greatest.

Make your gift count by designating it for the area of greatest interest to you. Or, consider leaving your gift unrestricted. With either choice, you can be sure that 100 percent of your gift will provide important support for Ohio University.

Ohio University’s 10 academic colleges, five regional campuses, and other major University initiatives are:

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Business

College of Communication

College of Education

Russ College of Engineering & Technology

College of Fine Arts

College of Health & Human Services

Honors Tutorial College

College of Osteopathic Medicine

University College

Ohio University—Chillicothe

Ohio University—Eastern

Ohio University—Lancaster

Ohio University—Southern

Ohio University—Zanesville

Intercollegiate Athletics

Appalachian Scholars Program

Cutler Scholars Program

Urban Scholars Program

Student Affairs

University Libraries

The George V. Voinovich School

WOUB Public Television & Radio

Click here to learn more about specific fund raising priorities and projects. 

Fund raising activities are conducted by The Ohio University Foundation through the following areas:

The Annual Fund
Each year, more than 20,000 individuals make a gift to Ohio University through the Annual Fund. Gifts range from $5 to $5,000 and support a myriad of possibilities. For example, more than 1,200 privately funded scholarships are awarded annually to Ohio University students.

Major Gifts
Gifts at this level make special programs possible and help to build a solid foundation for the future of Ohio University through the establishment of permanent endowments. (A minimum of $15,000 is necessary to establish an endowment.)

Planned Giving
Estate and financial planning allow donors to make contributions to the University program of their choice, while benefiting their tax situation at the same time.