The University of Auckland Foundation

The University of Auckland Foundation, incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act, and registered under the Charities Act, is the principal single Foundation for The University of Auckland. It has an independent Board of Trustees responsible for the stewardship, management and appropriate distribution of philanthropic funds, including bequests. Donations can be made for specific purposes, either as an endowment or as an amount that can be used for a specific period of time. Support is generally for five key purposes:

• Student scholarships and prizes (for both academic excellence and for financial hardship).
• Academic positions.
• Facilities and equipment.
• Visiting and travelling awards (international exchanges).
• Capital works.

In total there are four bodies which have registered charitable status in their jurisdictions. This allows for donors who are registered for tax purposes in these countries to take advantage of the tax deductibility available when making a gift. The four Trusts are:

1. The University of Auckland Foundation Inc. (established in 2002) and based in Auckland.
2. The School of Medicine Foundation (established in 1995) and based in Auckland primarily for the benefit of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
3. The Friends of The University of Auckland (established in 2000) and based in the United States.
4. The UK Friends of The University of Auckland (established in 2001) and based in the United Kingdom.

In addition The University of Auckland itself has attained (2006) charitable status in Canada.

The University of Auckland name/logo can only be cited for philanthropic purposes with the consent of the University Council.

The Hood Fund, established to mark the contributions of former Vice-Chancellor John Hood to the University, is administered by The University of Auckland Foundation, together with funds established to mark the Centenary of the University, to further international exchange of knowledge and experience and academic excellence.

Interest in The University of Auckland Foundation and Hood Fund should be directed to the University Registrar or to the External Relations Department.

Information on making a donation, including a bequest to any of the four Trusts above should be directed in the first instance to the Foundation Manager, the Office of External Relations and Development.