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Foundation Financial Services

Mission Statement

The Fresno State Foundation’s mission is to advance the University’s strategic objectives by encouraging philanthropy, inspiring leadership, promoting fiscal accountability, and engaging in efforts that support research activities.

The California State University, Fresno Foundation manages the financial activities relating to sponsored research grants and contracts, gifts and endowments (including related scholarship and loan accounts), and campus program trust accounts.

  • Gift and Donation Acceptance and Management
  • Endowment Management
  • Grant and Contract Administration
  • Fiscal Agent for campus program accounts

The California State University, Fresno Foundation was formed in 1931 to provide services in support of the California State University, Fresno mission and goals. Governed by a Board of Governors, the Foundation is managed by an Executive Director. The Board of Governors includes a representative from the University’s administration and local community representatives.

While an integral part of the University, the Foundation is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation that serves as a contracting agent for the University. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide assistance to faculty and staff with the administration of grants, contracts and trust accounts.

The Foundation is legally and financially responsible for compliance with, and fulfillment of, any contract it enters into on the behalf of California State University, Fresno. Accordingly, the Foundation must operate within the guidelines, rules, and regulations of the California State Board of Trustees, Office of the Chancellor, and be in compliance with federal and state laws. The Foundation is audited annually by independent auditors who report their findings to the Foundation Board of Governors, the President of California State University, Fresno and the California State University, Board of Trustees.

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Travel Update

In following closely with campus policy, effective June 1, 2021, travel utilizing Foundation funds will be allowed if essential for academic success, professional development and for the benefit of the University.  For those Foundation programs that fall under Academic Affairs, all domestic travel will require pre-approval by the respective School/College Dean.  For all other Foundation programs, all domestic travel will require pre-approval by the respective Vice President. 

Pre-approval may be supported with an email, and must include a description of why the travel is considered essential.  When a travel reimbursement claim is submitted to the Foundation, please include a copy of the documentation that demonstrates the travel was approved in advance.  Failure to provide may delay the Foundation’s ability to process payment.

If you have any questions, please contact Keith Kompsi at (559) 278-0838 or kkompsi@csufresno.edu