Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a donor?

You can give to the College in many different ways:

• by making a bequest in your will to Trinity College

• through a gift to the Annual Giving Program

• through a gift or pledge to a specified area, such as Buildings & Grounds, Scholarships, the Theological School, or to the Choir, among others.

Donations can be made by cheque or any of the major credit cards.

Donations can be made anonymously if you do not want your name published.

How will my gift be acknowledged?

Trinity College is grateful for all gifts made. There are various ways in which a gift may be acknowledged, but all will be receipted for tax purposes, and unless anonymity is requested, all donors' names will be published in Trinity publications.

Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated, and help endow scholarships, build or renovate buildings, and help maintain Trinity College as a world class institution.

Donors who give $1,000 or more in any twelve-month period are eligible for membership of The Warden's Circle.

Will my gift be tax deductible?

Donations to the Trinity College Foundation for the advancement of education are tax-deductible for income tax purposes under subdivision 30A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Australia).

Calculating the tax effectiveness of your Gift

A scholarship can be endowed over a number of years to make it more tax effective for the donor.

Donating in the United States of America

Trinity College has established a 501(c)(3) American Charity whereby gifts to the foundation are tax-deductible in the USA.

Will even a small gift be welcome?

Trinity College is grateful for gifts of all sizes received by the College. Gifts given to Trinity assist students in need to study, help build new and restore old buildings, and endow teaching positions.