The University Foundation at Sacramento State (formerly the CSUS Trust Foundation)

As of July 1, 2006, the California State University, Sacramento Trust Foundation has been renamed The University Foundation at Sacramento State. For 20 years, The University Foundation at Sacramento State has served as the University’s primary philanthropic foundation, and the new name better reflects this important role.

The University Foundation was established in 1986 as the CSUS Trust Foundation to acquire and manage financial and other resources for the University. Its founding was a key step toward strengthening the fund-raising program at Sacramento State. It oversees gift funds to Sacramento State, which are held in non-state accounts, audited annually and invested prudently. It is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization and a recognized auxiliary of Sacramento State.

Since its establishment, Sacramento State friends have responded strongly. The University has raised millions in private support, and in 1998 celebrated its 50th anniversary by successfully completing a five-year, $50 million fundraising campaign.

That support is vital to enhancing the quality of education for future Sacramento State students. While taxpayers have been generous in their support of Sacramento State, state funding is no longer sufficient. More and more each year, Sacramento State becomes a "state-assisted" rather than a "state-supported" institution, depending on private funding to provide the margin of excellence.

The University Foundation's volunteer board of directors exemplifies the strength of regional support for the University. Members of the board represent a broad cross-section of prominent professionals and business leaders who offer their specific areas of expertise to broaden fund-raising opportunities for the University.

Each board member feels that Sacramento State has enriched and enlightened his or her life, and that the University is a vital player in the economic and intellectual life of the Capital Region.

The University Foundation at Sacramento State board members believe Sacramento State is a good investment. Gift dollars at Sacramento State do not have to be used for utilities or salaries, since state funds already provide that. Every dollar donated to the University adds a full dollar of excellence to Sacramento State programs.


The University Foundation at Sacramento State board members

Alexander Gonzalez, President, President, Sacramento State

George Crandell, Chair, Managing Partner, Crandell Capital

Carole Hayashino, Secretary, Vice President for University Advancement, Sacramento State

Pam Stewart, Chief Financial Officer Partner, Cole Stewart Consulting LLC

Tina Treis, ’80, Chair, Audit Committee Partner, Perry-Smith LLP

Bill Campbell, ’67, ’70, Chair, Investment Committee Co-owner, Spare Time, Inc.

Sonney Chong, Practitioner, Sonney L. Chong, DMD

Patricia Clark-Ellis, Associate Dean for the College of Health and Human Services, Sacramento State

Bill Collard, ‘57, Attorney, Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP

Brian Cooley, ‘98, President, Cooley & Associates

Mark Drobny, Founder, Drobny Law Offices

Muriel Johnson Director, California Arts Council

Mark Matulich, ‘99, MBA Student, College of Business Administration, Sacramento State

Fred Teichert, ‘95, Executive Director, Teichert Foundation


Ex-Officio Members

Fran Baxter-Guigli, Director of Development Operations, Sacramento State

Stephen Garcia, Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs, Sacramento State

Rebecca Thompson, Associate Vice President for University Development, Sacramento State


Sacramento State’s business auxiliary, University Enterprises, Inc., provides business services to The University Foundation at Sacramento State, but both organizations operate independently to serve the University in different roles.