How do I know my donation is used correctly?
AIM SRF is a Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) accredited institution.  It was given an official Donee Institution Status by the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue in 2006 (valid for 5 years).  PCNC certifies non-stock, non-profit organizations that meet established minimum criteria for financial management and accountability.

In what ways can I make a donation?
Tax deductible:
1. Cash
2. Real Property
3. Personal property (shares of stock, art works, vehicles, books)
4. Company products (furniture, computers, office supplies)
Not tax deductible:
1. Professional services
2. Company services

How do I claim tax benefits?
In the Philippines, corporations qualify for tax incentives when they comply with substantive and procedural requirements which include:
1. The corporate donor must be a BIR-registered taxpayer
2. Donation must be evidenced by legal documents

What are the documents required for claiming tax benefits? Timetable?
1. Deed of Donation and Acceptance (DOD) executed by the donor and the donee corporations
2. Official receipt and Certificate of Donation issued by the donee to the donor

We are required to execute the Deed of Donations and Acceptance within 30 days of receipt of the donation.  The Certificate of Donation must likewise be stamped by the BIR within 30 days.

To meet these statutory guidelines, AIM SRF shall issue an official receipt upon acceptance of the donation and send to the donor the DOD within 7 days.  The Certificate of Donation shall be prepared after the DOD is notarized.  It is therefore important for the donor to return the DOD immediately so that it may be notarized.

How do I make a donation?
1. Deposit to any BPI branch
Account name: AIM SRF Alumni Fund
ollar Savings Account: 0384-0147-12
Peso Savings Account: 0383-1205-78
2. Wire transfer to BPI (see account information above)
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Bank of the Philippine Islands
BPI Greenbelt Avenue Branch
Greenbelt 1, Legaspi St. Ayala Center
Makati City
3. Check payments
Payee is: AIM Scientific Research Foundation, Inc. or AIM SRF
To ensure that your gift has been received by AIM SRF, kindly advise us by sending a copy of the deposit slip or bank confirmation of the wire transfer through:
Email at:
Fax to: (632) 867-2114
Telephone
4. Online through the alumni portal
http://www.aimalumni.org/main_donation.aspx

What credit cards does the alumni portal accept?
VISA and AMEX. Mastercard is temporarily suspended by Banco de Oro, our service provider, until further notice.

Can I dictate to you my donation through phone for you to encode the information in the portal?
Yes, we will only utilize your credit card information for the purposes that you state and the amount you advise.  You can opt to refund within 14 days if you see that the amount or information we encoded was not what you agreed to.

I made a donation through the portal, can I change the payment schedule?
Yes, we can directly adjust your payment schedule.

Is there a minimum donation?
There is no minimum amount of donation except for naming grants.  If you would like to know more about naming opportunities, such as facilities, professorial chairs and Centers, please contact our  Executive Managing Director for Development, Ms. Dina Paterno, at dpaterno@aim.edu or 892-4011.

Can you pick up my donation?
We prefer if you make the donation in the form of a check in the name of AIM SRF.  This can be picked up by the messenger subject to availability.  We will try our best to pick it up within 3 working days from the time of the request.  We will need the information for the Official Receipt so that the messenger can bring this when we picks up the check.  This includes: Name of donor, name of fund where donation is directed, bank name, branch, check number, amount.

To whom should the check be payable to?
Checks should indicate AIM Scientific Research Foundation, Inc. or AIM SRF Alumni Fund

Why is it not payable to AIM?
AIM SRF was established to assist AIM in raising funds.  It is also the organization that is accredited by PCNC so as to provide the donors with the tax incentive.

Can I make regular monthly or yearly donations?
Yes.  Please go to the alumni portal, giving page.
http://www.aimalumni.org/main_donation.aspx

Where can I direct my donation?
Alumni Leadership Fund for
1. Scholarships
2. Faculty Development
3. Learning Space
4. Research and Development

Can I make an anonymous donation? Can I name it after my company?  After my wife, children, etc?
The donor may opt to make a donation in his/ her name, the company’s name or indicate it as an anonymous donation.

If I make a donation for scholarship, can I choose who will be awarded?
A scholarship donation may be supported by guidelines for implementation.  It may include a clause that indicates that the donor is the one who selects the awardee or other conditions such as class ranking to maintain the scholarship.

Where will you use my donation for research?
Casewriting, for Asian-based cases

Where will you use my donation for faculty development?
Learning space fund supports the upgrade of AIM facilities such as the caserooms, student dormitory, library and technology driven facilities.  There are also a few rooms AIM still available for naming.  To get a list and the corresponding costs, please ask Ms. Dina Paterno, Director of the Development Office.

Can donors from the United States get tax exemption for their donation to AIM?
1. Give2Asia – www.give2asia.org
2. Ayala Foundation USA – www.af-usa.org
Please indicate that the contribution to support the Asian Institute of Management

Can donors from Canada get tax exemptions for their donation to AIM?
No tax exemption is available for AIM donors from Canada.

Other countries?
AIM SRF does not have arrangements for tax benefits for donations in other countries (only Philippines and U.S.).

What is an endowment donation?
An endowment is a fund that is maintained in perpetuity, and the annual investment return is used for the purposes specified by the donor.

What is an unrestricted donation?
Unrestricted donations can be used at the discretion of the President or Dean to meet urgent needs such as research initiatives or state of the art technology and equipment.