The Fanton Challenge

Real Time Status
Fundraising Goal:$250,000.00
Contributions to Date:$97,710.00
To Go:$152,290.00
Image: University of Ibadan LogoIn February 2005, Jonathan Fanton, President of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced a $250,000 challenge grant to the University of Ibadan.

The first of its kind for UI, MacArthur and the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is issuing a challenge to all alumni to raise $250,000. The MacArthur Foundation will match your donations dollar for dollar.

All donations to the Fanton Challenge may be made on this site by credit card or check.

Pledges by check should be mailed to:

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1706
New York, NY 10170


If you are donating by check, we encourage you to use our online donation page. A summary form, with all pertinent information will the generated and sent to you by email. If you wish to donate offline, please download the pledge form.

To assure your donation is properly credited, please remember to specify Fanton Challenge on the memo portion of your check.

Thank you for choosing to accept the Fanton Challenge!
Some frequently asked questions are listed below:
  1. Q. Will the University of Ibadan (UI) receive 100% of my gift?
    A. Yes, every dollar raised during the Fanton Challenge will go directly to UI.


  2. Q. What are the acceptable methods for making my donation?
    A. You may use a credit card online or mail a check to us.


  3. Q. Is my gift tax deductible?
    A. Yes, all gifts are tax deductible as proscribed by law.
The NHEF makes every effort to process all donations and letters as promptly as possible. If you have not received a confirmation letter from the NHEF and UI, please send a message to us at info@thenhef.org or call Sam Brookfield at 212-486-3727.

Please click here to donate!