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Causes: Education
Mission: An independent, not for profit wisconsin corporation, the uwrf foundation is organized solely for the benefit of the university of wisconsin-river falls. Private giving to the foundation is essential in raising the level of excellence at the university. Through support of the university's goals and objectives, the foundation is committed to engaging people who care about the university, and who have the dedication to promote and support the initiatives of the university. The foundation manages funds according to the wishes of the donors, promotes a culture of philanthropy, and adheres to the ethical and conscientious stewardship of all gifts.
Programs: Scholarships and awards - scholarships are paid to students enrolled at the university of wisconsin - river falls. Donees are selected on the basis of scholastic merit, leadership, etc. By the scholarship committee of the foundation. Individual donors of scholarships may not specify individual donees of funds. 1,163 scholarships were awarded this year.
special projects for university related activities- disbursements of this type are for payments to enhance and support the activities of the university of wisconsin - river falls including, but not limited to the following: travel, awards & recognition, memberships, conferences, equipment, and capital improvements.
university of wisconsin-river falls equine program - students learn to ride and care for the horses. The university of wisconsin - river falls foundation accepted and provided 29 horses during the year to the university.