Ignite Change with theGeorge Mason University Foundation

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At George Mason University, our donors generously support future leaders through the George Mason University Foundation (GMUF).

This nonprofit organization manages and distributes private gifts, driving innovation and community development for a positive impact. GMUF is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that manages and administers private gifts supporting the university, driving innovation and community development for a positive impact.

Transforming Lives for Generations

For over 50 years, the George Mason University Foundation has supported future leaders, providing an average of $80 million annually in support of University programs and activities.

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A Message From Our President

Martin Luther King, Jr. an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement, once said,“Life’s most persistent and most urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”

George Mason University was founded to address challenges. We provide access to education that changes lives, foster innovation to keep pace with a changing society, collaborate with business and industry to meet emerging workforce needs, and embrace difference and diversity in all its forms in our welcoming community. We are grateful for our donors and friends who partner with us to serve our students, our region, and the world. 

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