University of Illinois Foundation

The University of Illinois Foundation (UIF) is a non-profit organization established in 1935 that serves as the official fundraising and private gift-receiving entity for the University of Illinois. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the foundation aims to advance the interests and welfare of the university by procuring financial support from private sources. It manages the university's endowment fund and oversees the allocation of these assets, which are guided by a board of directors. As an independent membership corporation registered with the State of Illinois, the UIF plays a crucial role in enhancing the university's financial resources and ensuring its continued growth and success.