Alumni Association and Foundations
Alumni Association
The goals of the Idaho State University Alumni Association are based on
the principle of service to the university and to the people of the
state of Idaho. Founded in 1901, the association is governed by a board
of directors and administered through the Office of Alumni Relations,
located at 554 South Seventh, Pocatello, in the Magnuson Alumni House.
Specific objectives are to foster, cultivate and maintain a unified
alumni association representative of the best traditions of the
institution; to generate general concern and interest in the needs of
Idaho State University; to encourage its support by a composite of all
groups in its history; and to further a constructive program of progress
in all aspects of the university.
The officers and directors meet four times each year with the director
of alumni relations, who is appointed by the university administration.
An annual minimum contribution of $25 is required to maintain active
alumni status.
ISU Foundation, Inc.
The ISU Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established in 1967 under
the laws of the State of Idaho. It operates exclusively for the benefit
of Idaho State University. The Foundation works to solicit, receive,
hold and manage funds and property for the benefit of all the programs
of the university. Foundation leaders bring a wide range of business and
professional competence to their efforts on behalf of the university.
Gifts to the Foundation may be unrestricted to be used by the university
in areas of greatest need, or donors can specify the area where they
would like their contributions to go. Private funding helps provide
scholarships, professorships, scientific equipment, building funds, and
other assistance to academic and vocational/technical programs and
instruction. Private support is recognized as a vital and necessary
supplement for the funding of Idaho State University. All contributions
to the Foundation, when itemized, are tax deductible.
The ISU Foundation is located in the President's Office in the
Administration Building.
ISU Bengal Foundation
The ISU Bengal Foundation is a non-profit organization of sports fans
committed to the support of ISU's athletic program. Luncheon meetings
are held weekly during football and basketball seasons.