The University of Arizona Foundation

The University of Arizona Foundation (UA Foundation) manages an endowment fund based in Tucson, Arizona. Established in 1958, the foundation operates as a charitable, nonprofit corporation exclusively for the benefit of the University of Arizona. It provides support to the university to accomplish its educational and civic purposes. The endowment gifts provide long-term sources of funding for the university, and the endowment funds are invested to ensure they can sustain current and future needs. The assets are managed by the board of trustees.