Frequently Asked Questions
Can I give monthly?
Can I make an anonymous gift? Will I still receive my tax receipt?
Can I specify my gift to a specific area of interest?
Can I use my spouse's tax receipt on my tax return?
How can I give in my will?
I have lost my tax receipt or have noticed an error, who do I talk to about this?
I live outside Canada – can I still make a gift?
Is your online giving form secure?
What is your charitable registration number?
What is your information privacy policy?
Who manages the University's Endowments?
Can I give monthly?
Along with one-time and annual gifts, it is possible to donate monthly to the University of Alberta. Monthly donations can be made through credit card or bank debit, or payroll deduction if you are an employee at the U of A.
For more information on monthly giving click here.
Can I make an anonymous gift? Will I still receive my tax receipt?
The term 'anonymous gift' is in regards to the University's recognition of donors. Anonymous donors must list their personal information for tax purposes, but that information will remain confidential within the Office of Development. In all University and public announcements, the donation will be listed as anonymous if requested by the donor.
Can I specify my gift to a specific area of interest?
The University of Alberta has thousands of areas to which you can donate. Please contact us so that we can match your area of interest with a project or faculty at the University of Alberta.
Can I use my spouse's tax receipt on my tax return?
If you and your spouse are filing your tax returns, you can use either of your tax receipts, no matter the name on the receipt itself. It is best to consult your accountant to ensure the best return on your and your spouse's tax receipts.
How can I give in my will?
You can choose to leave some or all of your estate to the U of A. This could include money, investments, property, real estate or other parts of your estate. By indicating your wish to donate in your will, you can make a substantial gift that won't encroach on your current lifestyle.
For more information on giving through bequests and wills click here.
I have lost my tax receipt or have noticed an error, who do I talk to about this?
Please contact Joyce Hostland at 780.492.9580 or toll free at 1.888.799.9899 for a duplicate receipt or to have an error corrected.
I live outside Canada – can I still make a gift?
The University of Alberta has thousands of alumni and friends living in all parts of the world. Gifts received from alumni and friends living outside of Canada and the United States will be recognized with a Canadian charitable gift receipt.
For more information on gifts from outside Canada click here.
Is your online giving form secure?
Yes, our online giving form is PCI Level 1 Compliant. PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and is a worldwide security standard assembled by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). The PCI security standards are technical and operational requirements that were created to help organizations that process card payments prevent credit card fraud, hacking and various other security vulnerabilities and threats. For more information please contact Riyaz Sharan, Annual Giving Assistant, 780.492.8993, toll-free: 1.877.992.7587 or by email at annual.giving@exr.ualberta.ca.
What is your charitable registration number?
The University of Alberta charitable registration number, as recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency is 10810 2831 RR0001.
The University is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from payment of income tax under Section 149 of the Canadian Income Tax Act (Business Number (BN): 10810-2831-RR0001).
The University is licensed to operate as a Charitable Organization by the Alberta Government (Licence/Registration Number: 210551).
Since March 15th, 1983, the University of Alberta has been recognized in the U.S.A. as organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes (exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal revenue Code, Identification Number 98-6001254).
What is your information privacy policy?
The University of Alberta information privacy policy can be easily accessed by clicking on the following link:
Privacy Policy
Who manages the University's Endowment's?
University Endowment Investment Guidelines
University Endowment Spending Policy
University Investment Policy