General Info

The University of Washington Foundation is a nonprofit, public organization. It conducts various campaigns for raising funds. The foundation also accepts donations in the forms of equipment, cash, securities and personalized endowments. Its funds are used to provide program, student, research and faculty support services. The University of Washington Foundation is a part of the University of Washington, which was founded in 1861. The University of Washington is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the West Coast. The university provides several degree programs in the areas of astronautics, African studies, anesthesiology, applied mathematics, architecture, design, bioengineering and humanities.