The Foundation is an organization that was established to help raise and invest private gifts for the benefit of Sacramento State. It encourages philanthropy to the University and also provides a structure for accepting and managing gifts and endowments on behalf of Sac State.
Mission Statement
The University Foundation at Sacramento State promotes philanthropy to provide a level of excellence at the University beyond what is possible through state funds.
The members of the board of directors of The University Foundation accomplish this goal by helping to raise private resources that advance the mission and priorities of the University, and serving as ambassadors for philanthropy in the University community. The board provides stewardship in the prudent investment of resources, ensuring the integrity of the Foundation through accountability and transparency in its dealings.
Board of Directors
J. Luke Wood (President)
Alice Perez (Chair)
Ryan Murphy (Vice Chair)
Sue McGinty (Secretary)
Gary Maisel (Chair, Finance Committee)
Michael Reza (Executive Officer)
Tina Treis (Chair, Audit Committee)
Bernice Bass de Martinez (Chair, Governance Committee)
Lora Anguay
Christine Ault
Margot Bach
Fred Baldini
David Bugatto
Vanessa Guerra
Colette Harris-Mathews
Chris McAlary
Pam Stewart
Scott Syphax
Holly Tiche
Bud Travers
Devin Lavelle (Alumni Association Representative)
Ajay Singh (Faculty Representative)
Nataly Andrade-Dominguez (Student Representative)