About Us

James Cook University is a leading tertiary institution located in Australia and the Asia Pacific. It is ranked among the best universities in the world and aims to create a brighter future for life in the tropics worldwide, though graduates and discoveries that make a difference.

James Cook University's America Foundation allows residents of the United States of America to make US tax deductible donations to the University. The Foundation is an IRS registered 501c3 organization.

Donate Now

Student Hardship Fund

JCU Student Hardship Fund

Help students during extraordinary times of need.

Give Now
Indigenous Student Support

JCU Indigenous Student Support

Make change for individuals & their community.

Give Now
JCU Graduate Research

JCU Graduate Research

Enable innovation and discovery.

Give Now
JCU Turtle Health Research

JCU Turtle Health Research

Help protect endangered sea turtles.

Give Now
Orpheus Island Research Station

Orpheus Island Research Station

Support life-changing hands-on experiences.

Give Now
Daintree Rainforest Observatory

JCU Daintree Rainforest Observatory

Support life-changing hands-on experiences.

Give Now

Contact Us

Please get in touch with us if you have any inquiries relating to the James Cook University in America Foundation or donating to James Cook University.

Email: JCUadvancement@jcu.edu.au

Address: 1350 Avenue of the Americas, Floor 2, Suite 266, New York, NY 10019

Contact us image

Board of Directors

The JCU in America Foundation is governed by a board of directors. They are:

  • Mr Laurence Tardiani, Chair
  • Mr Bryan Lip, Director
  • Mr Collin Snow, Director
  • Mr Ryan Szatkowski, Director
  • Ms Toni Lawrence, Secretary (Advancement Director, James Cook University)
  • Ms Barbara Wright, Treasurer (Manager Finance, James Cook University)