The Aga Khan Garden, Alberta — gifted by His Late Highness Aga Khan IV as a symbol of the continued intellectual, educational and cultural collaboration between the University of Alberta and the Aga Khan Development Network — is an extraordinary contemporary interpretation of Islamic landscape architecture in a northern climate.

People of different backgrounds come together at the Aga Khan Garden to enjoy its beauty, serenity and programming. It delights, surprises and inspires those who visit.

The AISA Aga Khan Garden Endowment Fund will ensure that the Aga Khan Garden continues to welcome and inspire those who visit it each year, well into the future. Your gift will become part of a permanent stream of income that outlives all of us.

Two anonymous and deeply dedicated supporters of the University of Alberta have made a profoundly generous pledge: they will match every donation received in support of the Aga Khan Garden, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $200,000.

While the donors wishes to remain anonymous, their commitment is a testament to the belief that generosity is a responsibility, the power of this community, and the importance of celebrating the Aga Khan Garden.

**Important Post-Reunion Weekend Update**

Over the reunion weekend, another generous matching donation was offered: for every dollar raised from Oct 3, 2026 to Sept 1, 2029, an anonymous donor will multiply your donation by FIVE TIMES until the endowment fund reaches $500,000.

A few examples of how you can help reach that goal:

* If you make a one-time donation of $1000, the AISA Aga Khan Garden Endowment fund will receive $6,000.
* If you donate $20/month for the next 3 years, the AISA Aga Khan Garden Endowment fund will receive $4,320.
* If you donate $50/month for the next 3 years, the AISA Aga Khan Garden Endowment fund will receive **$10,800**

As of October 6, 2026, **only another $30,500** needs to be donated by members of AISA (and then matched 5x) in order to reach our new goal of $500,000.

We will keep this page updated so you can see how close we are to the goal.

Aga Khan Garden

If you give $500, the Aga Khan Garden receives $3,000 
$500+($500\*5)=$3000

If you give $2,000, the Aga Khan Garden receives $12,000
$2000+($2,000\*5)=$12,000

Your donation will truly be transformative!

The new matching gift challenge runs until September 1, 2029. To ensure your donation is matched, please contact Hilary Fabrizio at the University of Alberta. She can be reached at hilary.fabrizio@ualberta.ca or 780-492-8225. If you would like to explore more tax efficient ways to make a donation to the AISA Aga Khan Garden Endowment, Hilary can also be of assistance.