The CAUT Foundation is the charitable arm of CAUT that raises funds for the following charitable activities:

1. Advancement and assistance in the attainment and defense of civil liberties;

2. Support to individuals and groups seeking to establish or protect their freedom in any field;

3. Promotion of public awareness as to issues affecting civil liberties and freedom; 

4. Advancement of education by providing courses, conferences, seminars and workshops to the public about the history and role in society of academia, research, teaching, and academic expression;

5. Advancement of education by conducting research on the history and role of society in postsecondary institutions, academic research and teaching, and academic expression;

6. Advancement of education by providing awards to Canadian, landed immigrant or refugee status students or academics studying in Canada to encourage academic excellence; 

7. Advancement of education by providing scholarships to graduate students studying at a Canadian university; and,

8. Facilitation of education, counselling, resettlement, sponsorship, and other support services for immigrants and refugees in need.

Donors have the possibility to select which charitable purpose they wish to support.