The Rutgers University Foundation makes a big impact on students, faculty, and the community every day. The foundation is see ... king talented, highly motivated individuals to join the team during this exciting moment at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Created in 1973, the Rutgers University Foundation advances Rutgers' pursuit of excellence in education, research, and public service. The foundation serves as a bridge between donors and the schools and programs, faculty, and students that make up the university. Foundation staff members help to match caring people with satisfying and meaningful opportunities to make gifts that have an impact on Rutgers, the state of New Jersey, and the world. The talented team of fundraisers and higher education professionals at the Rutgers University Foundation build relationships with alumni and friends, corporations, and foundations and seek support of Rutgers programs throughout New Jersey and the world. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and gifts made through the Rutgers University Foundation are deductible for federal income, gift, and estate tax purposes. read more