ABOUT THE AISUSA FOUNDATION
Welcome to the AIS USA Foundation website.
The Australian Independent Schools (AIS) USA Foundation was incorporated in the United States in 2006 and has been granted tax-exempt 501 (c)(3) status by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible for US taxpayers and may be of benefit to Canadians with US tax liability.
Donating to the Foundation.
From student scholarships to the building of new facilities to teacher professional development programs, our affiliated institutions, staff and students will benefit from your gift to the Foundation.
You can make a significant contribution in a variety of ways: by making a cash donation, making a planned gift, gifting appreciated stock, making a Bequest to the Foundation in your Will, gifting real estate or donating items of personal property. Whatever method suits your circumstance, your support of the Foundation today, will assist the leaders of tomorrow.
Connect with todays students by supporting the Foundation's educational mission.
The Foundation Directors encourage all Australian Independent schools with alumni and friends working and living in the United States to consider becoming an affiliated member of the Foundation and support Australian education.
We are all mindful that fund raising is not easy – however, giving is…
Please consider your next gift to the Australian Independent Schools USA Foundation and in doing so, support Australian youth who will be our leaders of tomorrow.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Australian Independent Schools USA Foundation Information Evening
Date: Monday, 17 October 2011
Time: 6.00 – 8.30pm
Venue: St Aloysius' College
The AISUSA Foundation and Affiliated Schools Foundation will hold an information evening about the work of the Foundation.
The AISUSAF cordially invites all Heads of Schools, Business Manager/Bursars, Directors of Development and School/Foundation Board Members to attend this event to learn more about the Foundation and how the affiliate schools have benefited from the Foundation.
For more information, please click here.
COMING IN 2012
The AISUSA Foundation and Affiliated Schools are planning jointly sponsored events in the United States.
These casual get-togethers will likely be hosted on the west and east coasts, and will be a great opportunity for everyone to gather to share memories, reconnect with friends, visit with their headmasters/headmistresses, and make new friends.
Return to this website frequently to learn updates and schedules.
AISUSA and Independent Schools Gala, New York City, NY USA, October 2010.
On 2 October 2010, the inaugural AIS USA Foundation Gala was held at 583 Park Avenue, New York City.
The evening, under the guidance and direction of AIS USA Foundation Board member, Mr Doug Elix, brought together 180 Australians in a glamorous black tie event to celebrate Australian Independent education. Guests included the Australian Consul-General to New York, Mr Phillip Scanlan and his wife Julie, special guest speaker Nick Farr-Jones. Of the 23 schools in the Foundation, 13 were represented at the Gala including 5 School Principals, together with Vice Principals, Development and Advancement Directors along with Alumni and friends of the AIS USA Foundation’s affiliated schools.
After a night of wonderful food, superb wine, sensational entertainment and fantastic company it was unanimously agreed that the event should be held again.
If you would like to view more images of this outstanding event, please visit:
