Concordia Philanthropy Fund
Since May 1, 2026, five per cent of the university’s expendable donations, as well as a 0.2 per cent portion of the total annual endowment disbursement, are directed towards the Concordia Philanthropy Fund.
The total amount applied to the Concordia Philanthropy Fund on expendable donations is capped at a maximum of $100,000 per outright gift or pledge. These measures help support the administration and stewardship of gifts at Concordia.
What is the Concordia Philanthropy Fund?
The Concordia Philanthropy Fund is a mechanism to help underwrite a portion of the university’s costs to fundraise.
What percentage of gifts go towards the Concordia Philanthropy Fund?
Concordia underwrites 95 per cent of fundraising operations, while donors contribute up to five per cent through the Concordia Philanthropy Fund.
What is the goal of the Concordia Philanthropy Fund?
The Concordia Philanthropy Fund allows the university to grow philanthropic support for teaching, research and student support.
Do contributions to the Concordia Philanthropy Fund impact tax receipting?
All donors receive full tax credit for 100 per cent of their total donation.
Are contributions to the Concordia Philanthropy Fund documented?
The university is transparent about the Concordia Philanthropy Fund in all its gift agreements and gift acceptance policies.
Do matching gifts also pay into the Concordia Philanthropy Fund?
All gifts contribute five per cent to the Concordia Philanthropy Fund to help underwrite the university’s fundraising operations.
Do gifts-in-kind contribute to the Concordia Philanthropy Fund?
In-kind contributions or services that are not sold, such as donated equipment, will be exempt. If an in-kind, non-cash or real estate asset is given to the university and sold to benefit the institution, then a five per cent contribution goes towards the Concordia Philanthropy Fund.