How can you be a member of AEF?

The AEF encourages the growth of the funds by providing potential donors several options to contribute to the General Fund or alternatively establish separate family endowment funds or trust funds, in a manner that suits their individual preferences, objectives, funancial situation, etc.

To establish Endowment Funds, donors may donate cash, securities, or any type of asset or interest in an asset.

The following is a brief description of establishing various types of endowment and trust funds.

Types of funds

1) Outright donation: (Less than $1000)

The donor will receive a tax deductible receipt for the value of the donation and the donated sum shall be dispersed to qualified donees of the foundation at the discretion of the board. All donations under $100.00 are treated as outright donations.

2) Endowments: (Donations of $1000 or more)

The donation may be included in any of the existing endowment funds of the Foundation at the written request of the donor. The donor shall receive a tax deductible receipt equivalent to the value of the donation, the capital of the endowment fund is preserved, and the investment income of the fund is used towards the objectives of the specified endowment fund.

3) Family funds: ($25,000 or more)

The fund is designated as a family fund and may be included in any of the existing endowment funds of the Foundation at the written request of the donor. The donor shall receive a tax deductible receipt equivalent to the value of the donation. The capital of the endowment fund is preserved and the investment income of the fund is used to further the objectives of the specified endowment fund. Alternatively, the donor, through a written agreement with the foundation, can specify and direct the proceeds of the fund toward a charitable objective consistent with the charter and aims of the AEF.

The donation is recorded and will appear in the annual AEF reports as a Family Fund with the Family name of the donor.

4) Independently administered Endowment funds: ($50,000 or more)

The fund is designated as a family fund similar to number 3 (Family funds), except that the donor may stipulate the independent administration of the fund including restrictions and instructions on the investment strategy for the fund. The instructions and the restrictions shall be expressly agreed to by the Board of Trustees.

5) Trust funds: ($50,000 Min.)

A Trust fund may be established by an individual or an organization. The donor transfers a sum or an asset to AEF to be invested and administered per the trust agreement. The donor receives a tax deductible receipt only for the annual income generated from the fund which is used for the charitable purposes specified. The capital of the trust fund may be returned to the donor at their request with restrictions agreed upon by the donor and AEF.

The fund will be managed independently and the proceeds of the fund are directed toward a charitable objective consistent with the charter and aims of the AEF.

The donation is recorded and will appear in the annual AEF reports as a family or organization Trust fund.