Foundation and Development
Mission Statement
Alumni and friends established the Institute of Technology Foundation at Utica/Rome, Inc., to help preserve and improve the distinctive features of SUNYIT's educational programs.
Chartered in 1974, the Institute of Technology Foundation at Utica/Rome, Inc., is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, organized under New York State law and granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation promotes, receives, invests and disburses private gifts to SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome. It exists solely to benefit the college and its students by providing financial assistance to students and enhancing the learning environment through faculty research stipends and the acquisition of much needed equipment. The Foundation also funds special activities that enhance the academic environment.
The Foundation comprises more than 20 members including representatives of the business community, alumni, the College Council, administration, faculty and staff, and the student body. The Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Trustees which manages the Foundation's property, business affairs, and concerns.