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The BSUF

Since its founding in 1961 and receipt of tax exempt status in 1964, the British Schools and Universities Foundation, Inc. has served as a catalyst for tax efficient funding by United States taxpayers of educational, literary and scientific institutions in the British Commonwealth of Nations.

* BSUF makes grants to public and private, sectarian and non-sectarian, schools, colleges, universities, and other educational, scientific and literary organizations in the British Commonwealth of Nations.

* BSUF seeks to strengthen ties, both financial and otherwise, between institutions and their alumni residing in the United States or who are US tax payers.

* BSUF provides a voice for alumni residing in the United States to express their needs as potential donors to Commonwealth educational institutions.

* BSUF serves as a source of information for institutions trying to start or maintain development organizations and reach out to alumni.

* BSUF's roster of approved institutions currently numbers more than 200. Since its founding the BSUF has provided $25,000,000 in grants to these institutions ($35,000,000 in 2006 dollars), with more than $3,800,000 in 2006.

Information about BSUF can be found in the "Guidestar Reports" published by Philanthropic Research, Inc. On their Web site http://www.guidestar.org/ you can view a summary of this information, as well as a copy of the IRS Form 990 filed by BSUF -- a public document that includes much detailed financial data. The Foundation's Federal ID number is 13-6161189; you will find this number helpful in locating BSUF information on the "Guidestar" Web site.

† ALBERT H. GORDON (1901-2009)

Among the most respected and inspiring of Wall Street’s business leaders for more than half a century, Al Gordon also served as a BSUF Director for 33 years. After earning his Harvard MBA in 1925, he played a dominant role in restoring the iconic investment banking firm of Kidder, Peabody from bankruptcy to a position of industry leadership. Known for his exemplary lifestyle, integrity and philanthropic activity, Al was an intellectually keen and very generous contributor to the success of this Foundation. He was elected a Life Fellow of the BSUF in 2004. We deeply regret to report his recent demise at the age of 107.

A commitment to volunteerism is central to our mission. All officers give freely and willingly of their time. BSUF has no full-time staff. It is our goal to make grants equaling 100 percent of donations.

The BSUF has received support for its Marshall Scholarship from the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Dinner held annually in April at the Harvard Club of New York City. The BSUF has also participated in the Boat Race itself. For dates and more information please contact Treasurer@BSUF.org