JMU Foundation

The James Madison University Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 1969 to support the university — its students, faculty, staff, programs and facilities. The foundation receives, manages and stewards all charitable contributions for JMU. The foundation accepts gifts of cash, securities, real estate, personal property and more. The foundation's mission is to support and serve the James Madison University community. As we carry out that obligation, our vision is to provide an ever-growing and sustainable source of private support for the university community by promoting a prudent investment policy, stewardship and earning the trust of our constituents. As we seek to fulfill our ambitions, we are guided by an abiding commitment to the university, valuing trust, collaboration, innovation, accountability and excellence in all we do.