The UPAEP Foundation is a supporting fundraising organization for UPAEP University initiatives. Our mission is to contribute through education to the social and economic mobility of the Hispanic community in Mexico and the United States by developing transformational leaders and integrating the goodwill of donors and their philanthropic objectives.

CFO Current Policy:

Checks Under $100:

• Receive an email only if an email is on file or included with the check.

Checks $100-$200:

• If an email is on file, they receive an email.
• If no email is on file, they receive a mailed letter.

Checks Over $200:

• Always receive a mailed letter.

Online Donations:

• Automatically receive an emailed receipt.

We generate a gift receipt and mail it to you for tax purposes usually within the week we receive your gift. If you have not received a formal acknowledgement within three weeks, please contact us at 405 744 5342. Please consult your tax attorney or financial adviser to determine instructions and proper tax credits available for your gift.

Yes. Our staff is knowledgeable, discreet and happy to assist you in any way possible. We also have development officers to unite donor and university passions and priorities to achieve excellence. For more information about giving opportunities, please call us at 405 744 5342 

In 2011, the UPAEP University Foundation Board of Directors established an agreement with the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO), a prestigious organization, to create the UPAEP Administrative Fiscal Sponsorship Fund as a permanent component of CFO, and the UPAEP Foundation Endowment Fund, which is an invested, permanent fund held by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO), a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charity, Federal Tax ID 73-1396320.

This agreement was made to support the charitable goals of the UPAEP University Foundation, with the intent that CFO closely oversees the fund’s use to ensure alignment with the donor’s intentions.

The UPAEP University Foundation Executive Director serves as the advisor to the UPAEP funds.

The UPAEP University Foundation Board of Directors.

The UPAEP Foundation President directs operations under policies established by the Board of Directors. These directors are volunteers chosen for their professional expertise and support for education and social mobility.

We are dedicated to maintaining public confidence and private trust. In the interest of transparency, we provide information about the use of donations. This includes:

1. Audited financial statements (CFO audited financial statements since donations are managed by them).
2. UPAEP University Foundation annual report on programs and activities.
3. Policies 
4. IRS forms 

UPAEP University foundation and Communities Foundation of Oklahoma provides oversight as we maintain donor confidentiality and follow proper business practices regarding human resources, legal, financial, and other matters. We also meet and often exceed all regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.

CFO offers several one-time or recurring donation options for contributing to UPAEP funds, such as donations via debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), marketable securities, wire transfer, and check. For all other types of donations, please reach out to the friendly CFO team at 405-488-1450. They are happy to guide you through the steps.

Please make checks payable to the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma. You can use the check’s memo line to reference the UPAEP Administrative Fiscal Sponsorship Fund. Checks can be mailed to the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, PO BOX 21210, Oklahoma City, OK 73156.

UPAEP University foundation- Mailing address: 107 Wes Watkins Center, Stillwater, OK 74078

Address to send checks to CFO: PO BOX 21210, Oklahoma City, OK 73156

Phone – 405 744 5342

Email  giving@upaepfoundation.org