What is the difference between The Parents Fund and The Penn Fund?
The Parents Fund differs from The Penn Fund in only one significant way who is giving the gift. The Parents Fund is the unrestricted fund for parent giving, whereas The Penn Fund if the unrestricted fund for undergraduate alumni giving. This separation allows Penn to recognize the special nature of parent giving and the constant growth in support from Penn parents to the University. These two unrestricted funds are both vital in Penns growth, standards of excellence and rankings among the Ivy League universities.