Our Vision

The UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) helps the University realize its mission of access, affordability and excellence.

Established in 2003, UMAF supports private fundraising on behalf of the faculty, students, and facilities of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The foundation is an independent, privately governed nonprofit located on the Amherst campus. In 2024, UMAF launched Accelerate: The Campaign for UMass Amherst to revolutionize access to education, grow investments in academic excellence, and magnify the university's impact on the common good.