Frequently Asked Questions

What is the connection between Frontier College and Frontier College Foundation?

Frontier College delivers literacy programs, develops and shares resources to help communities build their capacity to deliver their own literacy programs, and recruits and trains thousands of literacy volunteers across Canada.

Frontier College Foundation (formerly Frontier College Learning Foundation) has two primary functions: to raise funds from individuals, corporations and foundations to support the operations of Frontier College, and to provide oversight for the management of invested assets.

What is the benefit of having a separate Foundation to raise funds for Frontier College?

Fund development and investment management are both increasingly sophisticated fields. Frontier College Foundation was created in 1987 to bring together staff and volunteers with expertise in these areas, and provide the intentional focus to both these critical functions.

Frontier College staff focus their expertise on the core business of delivering and supporting high quality literacy programs in communities.

Are Frontier College and Frontier College Foundation both registered charities?

Yes, both organizations are registered charities. The Charitable Registration Number for Frontier College is 10740 8445 RR0001. The Charitable Registration Number for Frontier College Foundation is 89254 9965 RR0001.

When I make a donation, which organization does the money go to?

Frontier College Foundation processes all monetary donations to Frontier College, and issues tax receipts where applicable. Funds are then transferred to Frontier College.

How do I know that the money will go to fund Frontier College programs?

Under the Letters Patent establishing Frontier College Foundation, the funds raised by Frontier College Foundation are for the sole benefit of Frontier College.