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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 721601411 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$985K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$27K
employees
0
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

ADVANCE EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE THE PURPOSES OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA AS DESIGNED AND DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of Concordia University is a U.S.-based nonprofit that advances education by funding special projects at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The organization supports academic programs, student scholarships, faculty awards, and varsity sports teams at the university. Funding is directed toward students facing educational obstacles and initiatives in engineering, business ethics, journalism, and the arts.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $284K
    TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL PROJECTS AT CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA: 1) STUDENTS WHO FACE SPECIFIC OBSTACLES IN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, 2) JEAN MARC VALLEE AWARD, 3) ADVANCE THE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS AS DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY, 4) SHENG FAMILY GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, 5) PROGRAM IN ETHICS AT THE JOHN MOLSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, AND 6) UNIVERSITY'S VARSITY RUGBY TEAM.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Career Award at the Scientific Interface
Supports faculty research at the intersection of scientific disciplines at Concordia University.
Carolyn and Brian Neysmith Fellowship
Supports graduate-level research or study at Concordia University.
Concordia University Varsity Rugby and Football Teams
Provides funding for men's rugby and football (Stingers) athletic programs at Concordia University.
Dr. Nadia Chaudhri Wingspan Award
Supports a student award in honor of Dr. Nadia Chaudhri at Concordia University.
Indigenous Momus Critics Residency
Supports a residency program in the Faculty of Fine Arts for Indigenous critics at Concordia University.
Jean Marc Vallée Award
Funds an award supporting students in film or related disciplines at Concordia University.
Kamenz Entrance Scholarship in Aerospace Engineering
Provides scholarship support to incoming students in aerospace engineering at Concordia University.
Michael O'Hearn and Martin O'Connor Student Journalism Bursary
Funds a bursary for journalism students at Concordia University.
Program in Ethics at the John Molson School of Business
Supports ethics education and programming within the business school at Concordia University.
Sheng Family Graduate Scholarship in Electrical Engineering
Provides financial support to graduate students in electrical engineering at Concordia University.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 4 activities
    • Funding academic programs and faculty initiatives at Concordia University
      Supports academic programs and faculty-level initiatives at Concordia University, including the Program in Ethics at the John Molson School of Business, the Career Award at the Scientific Interface, the Faculty Award at the Scientific Interface, and the Center for Arts and Human Development for students with special needs.
    • Funding journalism and student media programs at Concordia University
      Supports journalism education and student media through funding initiatives such as the Michael O'Hearn and Martin O'Connor Student Journalism Bursary and contributions to the university's journalism educational program.
    • Funding student scholarships and awards at Concordia University
      Provides financial support for a range of student scholarships and awards at Concordia University, including the Sheng Family Graduate Scholarship in Electrical Engineering, the Kamenz Entrance Scholarship in Aerospace Engineering, the Ross Perigoe Memorial Scholarship Fund, the Dr. Boyd G. Sinyard Prize, the Carolyn and Brian Neysmith Fellowship, and the Dr. Nadia Chaudhri's Wingspan Award.
    • Funding varsity rugby and athletic programs at Concordia University
      Finances the university's varsity rugby team and related athletic initiatives, contributing to the support and development of student-athletes at Concordia University.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding arts and Indigenous residency programs at Concordia University
      Provides financial support for arts programming in the Faculty of Fine Arts, including the Indigenous Momus Critics Residency and support for MOMUS, a student-led arts publication.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding student support for educational obstacles
      Provides grants to support students at Concordia University who face specific challenges in their educational experience, with funding directed toward overcoming barriers to academic success.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$985K
Contributions & grants$972K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$12K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.06M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.04M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +154.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ED STAPOR — PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
  • HENRY MOONEY — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL STOREY — VP, TREASURER, DIRECTOR
  • NICHOLA DYER — DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT ELECT
  • SHARON NOBLE — SECRETARY, DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Concordia University Partner — Funds special projects and academic programs at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Strategic Grantmaking for Institutional Priorities
    methodology: strategic_grantmaking
    By funding special projects at Concordia University that align with board-determined institutional priorities, we ensure that resources advance targeted educational goals and maximize impact in alignment with long-term organizational strategy.