For more than 15 years the Northwest Nazarene University Foundation, Inc. has served as a vital and energizing support organization for the University. In doing so, the Foundation plays an important role in making the institution a leader among Christian comprehensive universities. Private financial support infuses life into virtually all academic and support programs at Northwest Nazarene University. This in turn enhances the student experience at NNU and helps to accelerate the development of the next generation of Christian leaders in the church, the marketplace, and the world.

Established in 1988, the purpose of the Northwest Nazarene University Foundation, Inc. is to assist the University with strategic funding needs that are outside the scope of normal budgetary planning. The Foundation is a separate, independent organization chartered by the State of Idaho and designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 5019(c)(3) non-profit corporation.

The Foundation Board of Directors, currently 20 members, serves the NNU Board of Trustees. A 10-member elected Executive Committee meets regularly and is authorized to act on behalf of the Directors. Board Directors also offer expertise and guidance to the university community through active participation on four standing committees: Board Development, Foundation Relations, Fund Development, and Investment.

In addition, the Foundation Board of Directors maintains a fiduciary responsibility for the management and investment of the university's endowment fund. A number of directors have taken an additional step as advocates by personally establishing and funding endowed student scholarships. As of July 2003, past and present directors have established 18 endowed scholarship funds with a present value of more than $1,500,000.

Our Mission 
The mission of the Northwest Nazarene University Foundation, Inc. is to cultivate, secure and prudently manage gifts in support of Northwest Nazarene University and foster a culture that links philanthropic desires with University priorities and its mission to develop Christian character within the philosophy and framework of genuine scholarship. 

Our Vision 
The NNU Foundation, Inc. plays a significant role in the building of Northwest Nazarene University into one of the foremost regional Christian comprehensive universities specializing in academic excellence and character development. 

Our Values 
Faith, development, innovation, stewardship, and partnership guide our interactions, decisions and work.