About Rogers State University Foundation
The Rogers State University Foundation secures private support to provide scholarships, support student success, and fund strategic initiatives (including STEM programs and facility development) for Rogers State University.
Focus Areas
higher educationscholarshipsSTEM educationcapital projectsstudent supportalumni engagement
Who They Fund
Rogers State University studentsRogers State University academic programsRogers State University services (staff, student-facing services)
Funding Style
single-institution focusinstitutional support
About Rogers State University Foundation
The clearest signal in the Rogers State University Foundation’s recent giving is its direct support for Rogers State University itself: two of the largest grants on file, $2,677,371 in 2024 and $1,799,060 in 2023, were both designated for support of RSU in Claremore, Oklahoma. That pattern matches the foundation’s role as a single-institution funder that secures private support for scholarships, student success, and strategic initiatives tied to the university. Its active programs show a scholarship-centered structure, including endowed scholarship funds, foundation-funded scholarships, and alumni scholarship endowments. Those vehicles are designed to support RSU students through permanent endowments, private scholarship awards, and donor-established criteria. The foundation’s stated focus also extends to STEM education, capital projects, and campus programs, indicating that its grantmaking is not limited to student aid alone. Leadership is listed as Susan Kirtley, and the most recent 990 year on file is 2024. Across the available grant record, the foundation’s funding is local and directed entirely to RSU-related beneficiaries.
What Rogers State University Foundation Funds
Scholarships are central to the Rogers State University Foundation’s grantmaking. Through its Endowed Scholarship Program, donor-created permanent funds support RSU students according to donor criteria and Foundation policies. The RSU Foundation Scholarships program adds privately funded, one-time awards that students must reapply for each academic year. Alumni Scholarship Endowment funds also support students through alumni gifts and endowments. Beyond student aid, the foundation supports academic and campus priorities. Its stated focus areas include STEM education and capital projects, which align with its broader mission of funding strategic initiatives at Rogers State University. The foundation also supports student success and student-facing services, making its portfolio broader than scholarships alone. Its beneficiary types are specific: RSU students, academic programs, and student-facing services. That narrow institutional scope makes the foundation distinct among higher-education funders.
How Rogers State University Foundation Gives
The foundation’s typical grant size is large: the 25th percentile is $2,018,638, the median is $2,238,216, and the 75th percentile is $2,457,793. The recent record also shows a clear multi-year pattern, with grants in both 2023 and 2024 directed to the same institution. This is a single-institution funder with programmatic and scholarship support tied to Rogers State University. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are accepted for its scholarship programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.7M
Total Assets
$36.3M
Total Revenue
$4M
Total Expenses
$2.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $2M and $2.5M, with a median of $2.2M.
25th Percentile
$2M
Median
$2.2M
75th Percentile
$2.5M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Susan Kirtley
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