Development Foundation

FORGING Greatness

The Texas State University Development Foundation has been forging greatness in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship at Texas State since 1977.

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About the Development Foundation

The Texas State University Development Foundation supports and furthers the mission of Texas State University through the acceptance and investment of gifts established as endowments benefiting the students, faculty and staff.

Established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) in 1977, the Foundation is committed to appropriately accepting, stewarding and maintaining investments of private donors with loyalty and integrity. The long-term objective of the Foundation is to earn a return sufficient to preserve the purchasing power of the Foundation for generations to come, as well as providing for current scholarship needs.

Development Foundation Committees

The Development Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Foundation uses a committee structure to conduct routine business.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is composed of the Board Chair, Vice Chair and chairs of the Steering Committee and immediate past chair of the Board.

Audit and Finance

An Audit and Finance Committee serves as the liaison to the foundation’s independent auditor and oversee the Foundation's budget.

Investment

The Investment Committee is charged with monitoring the investment performance of the foundation’s portfolio.

Board Development

The Board Development Committee is charged with developing recommendations for new board members.

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Board of Trustees

Alumni and friends of Texas State University play a vital role in serving and shaping the university by offering their time and leadership to Texas State.

Leadership Council

The Texas State University Development Foundation Leadership Council supports and furthers our mission through service, fundraising and engagement.

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Financials

The Development Foundation maximizes investment returns while minimizing risks in order to provide the maximum benefit to the university and its students.

Financials

Endowments

Endowments enhance the academic caliber of Texas State, providing a competitive edge to bring the highest performing students and faculty to the university. And, in turn, those students and faculty produce remarkable outcomes.

As an endowment donor, you make a significant investment in the future of Texas State. We thank you for your vision in establishing these permanent sources of support.

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Donor Report

Request a copy of the annual Donor Report which provides donors, alumni and stakeholders with recent fundraising results and impacts.

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Frequent Questions

Discover how you can partner with the Development Foundation to invest in our students, our faculty and our future.

FAQs

Development Foundation Staff

The Development Foundation staff is honored to be entrusted with the mission to foster and manage gifts given in support of academic excellence in the spirit and tradition of Texas State University.