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The ASU Foundation is a private non-profit that engages supporters to advance the success of ASU. We are one of Arizona's oldest nonprofits. We engage.

The Arizona State University Foundation for A New American University, a subsidiary of ASU Enterprise Partners, is a private, nonprofit organization that raises and invests private contributions to Arizona State University. The foundation is one of 160,000 charities analyzed by Charity Navigator, which seeks to provide investors with background to inform their charitable donations. It has been cal

led the "Michelin Guide to aid organizations." We are proud to have earned Charity Navigator's four-star rating, the highest possible, reserved for exceptional organizations that exceed industry standards and outperform most charities. CareerBuilder, one of the nation's largest employment websites, consistently recognizes ASU Foundation as a top place to work in Arizona. Our focus on personal and professional development is one reason we stand out. Our values:

We serve. We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do. We engage our donors, philanthropists and investors, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure. We innovate. We're always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches, and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU. When we serve, engage and innovate, it shows that we care — about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU. There has never been a more exciting moment to be a Sun Devil, and there have never been greater opportunities for our supporters to make a difference. By supporting ASU, you share your own personal vision for the institution and ensure that the values that have made ASU great continue to guide us for generations to come. Learn more at https://www.asufoundation.org/

Find our current job openings at https://asuep.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ASUEP

01/06/2026

Happy from your Sun Devil family! 🌈💛
At ASU Foundation, we’re proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ students, alumni, faculty and staff who make our community stronger, bolder and more inclusive.
Pride at ASU means showing up for each other, embracing authenticity and creating a community where everyone belongs, this month and every month.
Join us in celebrating and supporting the journeys and futures of LGBTQ+ Sun Devils.

28/05/2026

Spider silk may hold the key to next-generation medical breakthroughs.

Arizona State University scientists are harnessing the remarkable properties of silk to support wound healing and advance innovative biomedical solutions.

This is how we build the future of health.

Read more at https://ow.ly/JoR150Z0m1I

25/05/2026

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in service and reflect on the responsibility we share to honor that sacrifice.

At ASU, that remembrance lives on through a continued commitment to supporting veterans, active military members and their families. We are proud to support the work of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center - Arizona State University, which helps military-connected students thrive through education, community and opportunity.

Today, we pause with gratitude and look ahead with resolve to build a future worthy of their legacy.

21/05/2026

Constant device upgrades could soon be a thing of the past.

Arizona State University engineers are developing technology designed to extend the life of electronics — reducing waste, saving money and creating more sustainable solutions.

This is how we advance technology for good.

Read more at https://ow.ly/l7v450Z0lBw

19/05/2026

ASU’s newest graduates are stepping into what’s next. For many, that means continuing their education.

When Sun Devils pursue advanced degrees, the ASU Graduate College Student Success and Fellowship Fund helps keep doors open. Your support ensures that students have the support they need to fund and successfully complete their graduate education.

Learn how you can make what’s next possible: https://ow.ly/WNKV50YT1Ie

17/05/2026

Fred and Julie Van Etten believe education changes lives.

Inspired by their family values and Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business - ASU, they’re paying it forward by gifting property to create opportunity for future Sun Devils.

Gifts come in many forms. This National Real Estate Day, discover how you can create a lasting impact at ASU: asufoundation.org/real-estate-giving.html

15/05/2026

Alum Lex Caoile’s favorite memories as a scholar were spent volunteering and giving back alongside fellow students.

You can help support that same spirit of leadership and belonging by giving to the Asian/Asian Pacific American Student Coalition, empowering AAPI Sun Devils to learn, lead and create change.

Learn more and give back at https://ow.ly/HJTV50YT09Y

12/05/2026

The 2026 Arizona State University Women and Philanthropy Spring Celebration brought members and guests together for an afternoon centered on impact and forward‑looking ideas.

A highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2025–26 grant recipients, introduced by Nanette Ford and Sukriti Uppal. Six ASU projects were awarded $50,000 each to advance work across health, science and technology:

💡AI in Indian Country
💡Bone‑on‑a‑chip model to study bone repair
💡Cell models of Alzheimer’s disease
💡Immune responses to food toxins
💡Intraoperative cancer margin imaging
💡Programmable membrane fusion for direct cytoplasm delivery

Since its inception, ASU Women and Philanthropy has supported 117 programs with more than $5.5 million in grant funding, driving bold ideas and meaningful progress.

Honorary co-chair Alison Lewis shared reflections on the continued momentum of ASU’s Changing Futures campaign and the role this community plays in advancing meaningful progress.

Thank you to the supporters whose generosity continues to drive work that is changing futures — from Arizona, for the world.

11/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the graduating Class of Spring 2026. 🎓✨ Your journey reflects curiosity, perseverance and a readiness to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s possibilities.

At Arizona State University, your experience has been shaped by a community that believes in access, opportunity and meaningful impact. Through the support of Sun Devils who came before you, you’ve had the chance to learn, grow and prepare to make a difference.

Now, you join a global network of alumni, with the power to uplift those who follow in your footsteps.

Congratulations, graduates. Go forward with confidence and continue changing futures — from Arizona, for the world.

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the people who nurture possibility.

Mothers, mentors and caregivers across the Sun Devil community inspire curiosity, resilience and courage, often long before a student ever sets foot on campus.

Their influence shows up every day at ASU, in classrooms, communities and futures still unfolding.

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