Development Foundation

The Texas State University Development Foundation supports and furthers the mission of Texas State University through the acceptance and investment of gifts established as endowments benefiting the students, faculty and staff.

Established as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) in 1977, the Foundation is committed to appropriately accepting, stewarding and maintaining investments of private donors with loyalty and integrity. The long-term objective of the Foundation is to earn a return sufficient to preserve the purchasing power of the Foundation for generations to come, as well as providing for current scholarship needs.

Board of Trustees

Alumni and friends of Texas State University play a vital role in serving and shaping the university by offering their time and leadership to the Texas State Development Foundation.

Our Committees

The Development Foundation is governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Foundation uses a committee structure to conduct routine business.

Audit & Finance

Serves as the liaison to the foundation’s independent auditor and oversee the Foundation's budget.

Board Development

Tasked with developing recommendations for new board members.

Executive

Composed of the Board Chair, Vice Chair and chairs of the Steering Committee and immediate past chair of the Board.

Investment

Charged with monitoring the investment performance of the foundation’s portfolio.


$130.3


MILLION


Market Value as of
August 31, 2024.


Financial Activity

The Development Foundation maximizes investment returns while minimizing risks in order to provide the maximum benefit to the university and its students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Discover how you can partner with the Development Foundation to invest in our students, our faculty, and our future.

Graphic describing the market value at $130.3 million dollars as of August 31, 2024.

Meet the Staff

The Development Foundation staff is honored to be entrusted with the mission to foster and manage gifts given in support of academic excellence at Texas State.

Development
Foundation

J.C. Kellam 914
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666

512.245.2380
txstdf@txstate.edu