Fees

The University of Alaska Foundation maintains over 1,800 distinct funds in support of the University of Alaska. Fees on gifts help fund the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation’s operations allowing it to:

  • Process all charitable gifts to the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ system
  • Provide receipts for all donations
  • Ensure that all contributions are used as donors intended
  • Inform ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ beneficiaries of contributions
  • Build and maintain relationships with friends and alumni
  • Manage fund investments ensuring adequate returns
  • Create and maintain systems for data management
  • Provide financial reports on all funds held at the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation
  • Manage scholarship platform for the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ system
  • Provide support services for advancement efforts throughout the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ system

The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation charges a one-time gift fee of 5% on gifts. Gifts to endowments have a one-time 1% gift fee. Invested funds have a 1% annual fee netted from earnings.

The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Directors reviews and approves this fee structure in consultation with the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ system.