Background
After his father"s death in 1958, he presided over the Autzen Foundation and helped manage operations as a spokesperson and board member.
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Thomas Edward
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University of Oregon.
Career
He received a national reputation for his philanthropy and as an active member in many Pacific Northwest charitable organizations. A lifelong resident of Portland, Oregon, is best known as the son of famous northwest plywood manufacturing innovator and namesake of the University of Oregon football stadium, Thomas J. He received a bachelor"s degree in political science from the University of Oregon in 1943. His attendance at the university led his father to create the Foundation as a fundraiser for construction of the school"s football stadium.
The foundation"s focus, while under his and his father"s leadership, has been to help youth services, education, the arts and nature. also chaired and participated as a board member in a number of other prominent Oregon philanthropic and non-profit organizations.
Membership
As president and board member of the Autzen Foundation, he is recognized for helping distribute many large donations to charitable organizations located mainly in Oregon.
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United States