At Oregon State University, generosity is a powerful force for transformation
— and you are at the heart of it.
17,346 alumni, friends, parents, employees, and students made gifts under $50,000, collectively contributing $20,284,515 to propel student leaders and innovative hands-on learning experiences that define the OSU journey last fiscal year (July 2024 -June 2025). Remarkably, 20% of these community members were Beaver Leadership Circle donors contributing $1,000 or more annually.
Because of you, last academic year, students like Ian Kim, ’25, mentored children with disabilities through the IMPACT program while preparing for a career in healthcare and Marrylin Ogbonna, ’28, became a member of the first Finish in Four Scholar cohort.
Year by year, your generosity is more than a gift — it’s a commitment to excellence at OSU. Thank you for being part of this special community.
The Beaver Leadership Circle
is reflective of OSU's vibrant future.
Ian Kim, ’25
Kinesiology and exercise science
Through the College of Health’s IMPACT (Individualized Movement and Physical Activity for Children Today) program, future physician assistant Ian helped youth build confidence in their motor skills and socialize. The program has taught him invaluable lessons about inclusive healthcare — lessons made possible by scholarships that allow him to volunteer instead of working extra hours at his job. “For me, the best way to learn is by doing.”
Marrylin Ogbonna, ’28
College of Liberal Arts and Honors College
Marrylin has a passion for advocacy and community engagement. For her, OSU’s Finish in Four scholarship took off the burden of worrying about paying for college while also creating a community with people who value her experiences and educational goals. She says that donors who support initiatives like Finish in Four “aren’t only helping students but also their families and society. It’s really impactful, and I’m really grateful for that.”
Highlights
Beavers Fight Hunger
OSU’s Basic Needs Center is so much more than a food pantry, with peer-to-peer education and support living on a budget and access to educational resources. Through the Beavers Fight Hunger initiative last fall, 500 donors contributed $238,557 to cover a majority of the costs of the center’s essential operations. Watch a video of the impact of the basic needs center.
Dam Proud Day
Over the span of 24 hours on the last Wednesday in April, $3,420,440 was raised through 11,030 gifts made by 8,427 generous donors to 368 funds in celebration of OSU’s annual day of giving, Dam Proud Day. See a special Dam Proud Day impact report.
Finish in Four
As a key component of OSU’s strategic plan, the Finish in Four initiative is designed to help Oregon resident students complete their exceptional education so they can earn their degree, start their careers and serve their communities – all with minimal debt. Last academic year, donations under $50,000 to support this initiative totaled an astounding $570,775. Learn about Finish in Four.
OSU Athletics Fund for Excellence
Beaver Nation rallied behind OSU Athletics in FY25, contributing $452K to the OSU Athletic Fund for Excellence, fueling student-athlete opportunities and advancing high-priority initiatives. An additional $2.8M was contributed for sport-specific endeavors and direct student-athlete benefits. Learn more about donating to athletics.
Women’s Giving Circle
More than 60 new members joined OSU’s Women’s Giving Circle this year, pooling together $100,000 for grants at OSU. Learn more about WGC.
Thank you for believing in a better tomorrow at Oregon State University.
Last academic year, donors from around the world joined together to create empowering opportunities throughout the university with gifts under $50,000.
The Beaver Leadership Circle is Oregon State University Foundation’s annual leadership recognition society of generous alumni, family and friends contributing $1,000 or more per fiscal year as well as alumni of the last decade who give generously. Thank you to our Beaver Leaders.