LSU Foundation: Overview

General Information

The LSU Foundation is the primary fundraising entity for academics at LSU. The LSU Foundation's sole purpose is to provide philanthropic support to LSU, accomplished through the work of a campus-wide team of frontline development officers and a support team of advancement services, communications & marketing, donor relations, financial and talent management personnel.

The LSU Foundation is a public charity 501(c)3 organization that encourages and receives restricted and unrestricted gifts. The foundation also manages most of the investments and serve as trustee for most of the endowed funds and other private assets contributed for the benefit of LSU.

For more information, visit: LSU Foundation - Who We Are. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the LSU Foundation the same as the LSU Alumni Association?
No. The two organizations are separate but both work together to improve the LSU community. The Alumni Association focuses on maintaining and growing alumni relationships with the university, while the LSU Foundation focuses primarily on providing academic and financial support for LSU.

Referenced from: lsufoundation.org