Discover the UW
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the West Coast and is one of the preeminent research universities in the world.
Giving Opportunities
Private financial support provides increased access and opportunity for students; innovative new programs; improved technology, equipment and facilities; and recruitment and retention of the faculty who make this University one of the best in the world.
About the Foundation
The UW Foundation advances the mission of the University of Washington by seeking and securing private support for its programs in service to students and society.
Alumni
The UW Alumni Association reaches, connects and celebrates alumni and friends of the University of Washington to build lifelong relationships, and to support the UW's mission.
Generosity. It's the Washington Way.

Contact Us

UW Advancement
4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE
Box 359505
Seattle, WA 98195-9504

E-mail us
1-800-326-7566
206-685-1980
206-685-8911 (FAX)

UW Foundation Chairs’ Corner

The Chairs' Corner is a bimonthly message about various facets of the University from the chairs of the UW Foundation Board of Directors (current chair, vice-chair and immediate past chair). These messages, written by Joyce Brewster, are distributed to Foundation Board members, UW deans and chancellors, and Advancement staff. They are archived here in reverse chronological order.