GOVERNANCE

The UConn Foundation, Inc. is an independent organization that is governed by an elected Board of Directors and ex officio members of the University administration, faculty and student body.

GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS

UConn Foundation Bylaws

UConn Foundation Certificate of Incorporation

UConn Foundation Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Policy

Operating Agreement Between UConn and the UConn Foundation

UConn and UConn Foundation Statement of Work FY24

 

DISCLOSURE

The UConn Foundation, Inc. prioritizes the proper protection and disclosure of important information. Copies of important disclosure documentation are made available to the public.

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE

The Foundation’s financial statements are audited annually by a national accounting firm, and University officials and state auditors receive copies of these audited statements. The Foundation publishes an annual report that summarizes annual results, although detailed information about specific gifts to the Foundation are not generally available.

You can find out more information on our Financial Information page.

  • STATE FUNDRAISING NOTICES

    The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) is a Connecticut nonprofit organization, which exists exclusively to benefit the University of Connecticut. The Foundation is located at 2390 Alumni Drive, Unit 3206, Storrs, Conn., 06269 and may be reached at 1 (800) 269-9965. Donors to the Foundation have the right to request that their gifts remain anonymous. Please consult your tax advisor about the deductibility of your gift to the Foundation. You may obtain a copy of the Foundation’s financial report by writing to the Foundation.

    If you are a UConn Health patient and you do not wish to receive future fundraising communications supporting UConn Health, please contact us and we will honor your request not to receive fundraising communications from us after the date we receive your request.

    The Foundation may be exempt from registration as a charitable organization in a number of states and jurisdictions. However, if the Foundation is required to register and comply with laws related to charitable contributions, residents of the following states may obtain information as follows:

    Residents of the following states may obtain information as indicated:

    CALIFORNIA

    Official registration and financial information can be obtained from the Attorney General’s website. Registration does not imply endorsement.

    MARYLAND

    A copy of the current financial statement is available on request. Documents and information submitted under the MD Charitable Solicitations Act are available, for the cost of copies and postage, from the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, 1-410-974-5534 (1-800-825-4510 in MD).

    NEW JERSEY

    Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation and the percentage of contribution received by the charity during the last reporting period that were dedicated to the charitable purpose may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215 and is available on the State of New Jersey’s Office of Consumer Protection website. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.

    NEW YORK

    NY residents may obtain a copy of our annual report by writing to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York NY 10271.

    OREGON

    Registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction, or approval of this solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it by the Oregon Attorney General.

    WASHINGTON

    This organization is currently registered with the WA Secretary of State as required by law. Registration number: 24291. Obtain additional financial disclosure information by contacting the Secretary at 1-800-332-4483.

    WEST VIRGINIA

    WV residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.

    Registration with a state agency does not constitute or imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by that state.

  • Website Privacy Policy
  • UCONN HEALTH HIPAA OPT-OUT

    The privacy provisions of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) apply to health information created or maintained by health care providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, health plans and health care clearinghouses. HIPAA governs how health care providers like UConn Health handle patient information. HIPAA permits UConn Health and its institutionally related foundation, The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc., to use certain information (e.g., patient ID, name, address, telephone number, dates of service, age and gender) to contact you in the future to raise funds for the benefit of UConn Health, provided that patients are given the opportunity to “opt-out” of such fundraising communications.

    If you are a current or former patient of UConn Health and you wish to have your name removed from future fundraising communications supporting UConn Health, please call the Foundation between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday at (800)269-9965.

  • Gift Recognition & Giving Anonymously

    The UConn Foundation understands that some donors wish to remain anonymous. Gifts made anonymously will not be publicly recognized. If you choose to be anonymous, your name will be excluded from a public donor list that the UConn Foundation provides to the State of Connecticut annually under state law. The list includes donor name only. No gift details will be disclosed.

  • Athletics Points Information

    For Athletics donors only: If you choose to waive athletics priority seating points and other related benefits, your gift may be deductible as a charitable gift for federal income tax purposes up to 100 percent or the maximum allowed by federal law. Consult your tax advisor.

  • Donor Bill of Rights

    The UConn Foundation recognizes the Donor Bill of Rights to ensure that our donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in giving to the areas they support.