SEI has been fortunate to have the long-term support of Portland’s business and philanthropic community. The community demonstrated unsurpassed support to help SEI complete a $10 million capital campaign to build the Center for Self Enhancement. The campaign was kicked off by a $1 million gift by U.S. Bank, a loyal corporate partner of SEI’s for many years.

SEI’s annual budget is now over $11 million. 46% of SEI’s budget is supported by government contracts at the federal, state, county and city levels. The remainder of SEI’s budget is funded by foundations and corporations (19%), special events (15%), endowment funds (8%), and individuals (12%).

Several foundations in the Portland area have helped SEI become the award-winning program that it is today. The Collins Foundation, for instance, has given grants to develop and sustain the Collins Foundation Multicultural Library at the center. Meyer Memorial Trust has supported the expansion of SEI’s programs to year-round and to serve elementary, middle, and high school levels. The Meyer Trust continues to support SEI through a five-year, $500 grant. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and the Oregon Community Foundation are among other long-standing foundation supporters to SEI.

The corporate community of Portland has shown dedication to SEI throughout its twenty-two year history. For instance, NIKE, Inc. partnered with SEI during its very first basketball camp in 1981 to give each camp participant a new pair of basketball shoes. NIKE continues to support SEI through cash and product donations. Other generous corporate support has been given by Providence Health Systems, State Farm Insurance, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, PacifiCorp Foundation and the PGE Foundation.

For a complete list of supporters click here to view SEI's 2008 Annual Report. For more information, please contact Jacqueline Forsythe at jackief@selfenhancement.org or (503) 249-1721 x264.