The UCI Foundation works to realize the brilliant future referenced in UCI’s strategic plan by mobilizing support, creating partnerships and offering transformative guidance. The mission of the UCI Foundation is to raise and manage private funds to support UCI’s broader mission of excellence in teaching, research and public service.

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Philanthropist Stacey Nicholas pledges $3 million to School of Education

Support to endow new chair startup funding for environmental education project

UCI parents gift $1 million to support students


Kathleen and Mark Santora’s donation will aid underserved students