In 2011, The University of Queensland in America, Inc. (TUQIA) was established as a non-profit section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). US taxpayers – including corporations, foundations, and third-party financial entities such as Donor-Advised Funds – may make tax-deductible gifts to fund research grants at UQ and to sponsor UQ events in the US, including conferences, galas and meetings.
TUQIA raises financial support for research and educational collaborations with US partners, friends and alumni, and benefits UQ students, programs and residential colleges. In compliance with IRS regulations, the Board of Directors of TUQIA maintains complete discretion over allocation of the gifts it receives.
TUQIA is also dedicated to securing gifts and grants from all American individuals in North America and living abroad. These gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Estate planning vehicles – such as charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, and donations of stocks and securities – can be gifted to TUQIA and receive US tax deductions.
TUQIA Directors and Officers
Andrew N. Liveris AO
TUQIA President & Director:
Former Chairman & CEO of The DOW Chemical Company
Carl Hartmann
TUQIA Director:
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, UQ
Jennifer Karlson
TUQIA Director:
Vice-President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
Graeme Linnett
TUQIA Director & Treasurer:
CEO & Founder, Godel Capital LLC
Brian Macnish
TUQIA Director:
Managing Principal of Craven Capital, LLC
Matt McLennan
TUQIA Director:
Head of the Global Value team and a portfolio manager of the Global, Overseas, US Value and Gold Funds, First Eagle Investments.
Marie Myers
TUQIA Director:
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, HP
Sophie Usasz
TUQIA Director:
Director of Business Advisory, Place, Design and Public Spaces
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment NSW
Ben Phillips
TUQIA Executive Director
Paul Compton
TUQIA Director:
Global Head of Banking
Chairman of Investment Banking, Barclays
Michael Firmin
TUQIA Director:
Founder & Managing Director of Record Point
Rob Poiner
TUQIA Director:
Portfolio Manager, Edgeworth Capital