ASU System Foundation
Philanthropic Support
The Arkansas State University System Foundation, Inc., supports ASU System institutions through the development, procurement and stewardship of private gifts. Over the past 30 years, philanthropic support for A-State and all the ASU System members has grown significantly with endowed funds totaling $153 million as of June 30, 2025. Unrestricted annual giving from alumni, parents and friends, realized bequeaths and other planned gifts, contributions for building and renovation projects, and gifts for endowments have contributed to the extraordinary progress made on all the ASU System campuses.
Donor & Scholarship News
News about donors and gifts that are transforming the campuses of the ASU System.
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Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Awards Scholarships to Henderson Students
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Private Scholarships Advance Education for ASU-Beebe Students
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Testimonials
Donors and students share their stories about philanthropic support for higher education.
Ways to Give
Charitable support and investments from the private sector are vital to the ongoing growth and student support at all ASU System institutions. Your commitment supports teaching, research, and service to all of our students. When you make a tax-deductible gift to the ASU System Foundation, you have the flexibility to determine how the funds will be used, as well as several options for making your gift. To learn about specific ways to give, visit these websites.
Give Now
Charitable support from the private sector is vital to ongoing growth and student support at ASU System institutions. Your commitment enhances our roles in teaching, research, and service to our students. Your contribution may be designated to your favorite ASU System institution and preferred program or scholarship.
Apply for Scholarships
All Arkansas State University System students are eligible to apply for dozens of privately funded scholarships endowed through the ASU System Foundation, Henderson Foundation and ASU Mid-South Foundation. Scholarship applications are processed by our individual institutions. Check out our extensive listing of institutional, privately funded and departmental scholarships by campus at these links
Windgate Foundation: Transforming A-State
How a series of gifts are changing lives at A-State and throughout Northeast Arkansas through support of arts, innovation and community outreach
Foundation Board of Directors
The Arkansas State University System Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which has the authority to exercise or delegate all of its powers and rights except to the extent limited by law. "At large" Board members are directors, elected on a rotating basis that carry four-year terms. In addition, the immediate past Chair, the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors serve ex-officio as voting members and the President of Arkansas State University System serves ex-officio as a non-voting member.
Charlotte Razer
David Pickler
Hazel Dickey
Hugh Burge
Phillip Butterfield, III
Sharon Davis
Jim Gowen, Jr.
Pam Kail
Joe Miles
Craig Walker, Jr.
Scott White
Foundation Staff
The ASU System Foundation staff is based in Jonesboro at the Judd Hill Center on the A-State campus.
Campus Contacts for Giving
ASU System Foundation
Arkansas State University (A-State)
ASU-Beebe
ASU-Mountain Home
ASU-Newport
ASU Three Rivers
Henderson State University
ASU Mid-South
Foundation Information & Financial Statements
Foundation Hosts Summit
The ASU System Foundation hosted an inaugural Advancement Summit, which focused on evolving standards of practice related to constituent and financial data management. The summit brought together ASU System advancement leaders with a focus on gift entry staff, systems improvements, and data standardization. The goal was networking, teambuilding, and data education.
ASU System Foundation Office
Mailing Address:
ASU System Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1990
State University, AR 72467
Physical Address:
Judd Hill Center
2626 Alumni Blvd.
State University, AR 72467
Phone (870) 972-3362