Southern Oregon University
Your Generosity Transforms Student Lives
Generous donors serve as the cornerstone of Southern Oregon University by believing in the institution’s mission and vision. View our annual reports to see how donors empower students and support an academic landscape where knowledge flourishes and dreams become tangible realities.
Here’s How Your Giving Made an Impact
Amount of Money Raised
$15.4 million in 2023
Total Donors
2,600 in 2023
Scholarship Support
$6.08 Million in 2023
2023 Annual Report
The philanthropic leadership of more than a record 2,600 donors contributed a total of $15.4 million to support the university. This includes the largest philanthropic gift in the history of SOU. Southern Oregon University just celebrated its 150th anniversary, and it was a wonderful moment to reflect on the past and to dream about what we will accomplish in the years ahead. That future is already here.
Previous Annual Reports
2022 Annual Report
During the year, more than 2,000 alumni, friends, foundations, and corporate partners contributed a record-breaking $7.67 million in private funding to support the university’s academic programs, campus infrastructure, service initiatives, and intercollegiate athletics. Philanthropic investments continue to make an increasingly visible mark on the SOU campus.