Personal Contact
- I’d like to talk to someone about how my gift can make the greatest impact for the UW in a way that is meaningful to me.
Please send your contact information to Jennie Casavant at [email protected] and she will reach out to you.
Memorial Giving
- How can I direct donations in memory or honor of a loved one?
Once you have selected where you want to direct your gift, you will have the option to check a box that indicates, “Dedicate my gift in honor or memory of a person or pet.” Visit the Memorial and Honorary Giving page to learn more.
Online Giving
- How do I fix a mistake with my online gift?
If a correction needs to be made to your online gift, please contact [email protected] with the subject line, “URGENT: Correction to recent online gift.”
- How do I cancel a gift?
- How do I update a gift?
- What if I can’t find the fund I want to give to online?
If you cannot find the fund in our online database, you can still give online. Visit supportuw.org/give, click on “Write in your own designation” under the search box, and type in the fund name or number for your gift designation.
- Is it safe to make a gift online?
Yes. The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) respects the privacy of every individual with whom it does business. Please review WFAA’s complete Privacy Statement at advanceuw.org/privacy-policy to understand information practices, what personal data WFAA collects through interactions, and how WFAA uses that data.
- Why do I have to share my phone number when making an online gift?
Sharing a phone number enables WFAA to process your gift more quickly and accurately. It also enables WFAA to contact you if there is follow-up needed on a transaction.
Update My Information
- How can I update my receipt address?
Please fill out the “Update Your Information” form.
- How do I request a duplicate receipt?
Please contact [email protected] with the subject line, “Duplicate Receipt Request.”
- How can I see my UW athletics patron account?
Please visit supportthebadgers.org, click on Information, then Payment & Tax Information.
Other Ways to Give
- What are the different ways to make a gift to support UW-Madison?
Visit the How to Give page to find the different ways to make a gift.
General
- The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a state-supported university. Why does it need my help?
State funding currently provides only the means for a basic education. Private funding supplements state and federal dollars and supports special programs and projects not funded through conventional sources. Examples of these are professorships, fellowships and scholarships in all academic disciplines, research efforts and building projects.
- What are the tax benefits of making a gift to the University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Cash gifts are tax deductible. A gift of securities allows you to make a gift to the UW Foundation in support of University of Wisconsin–Madison and receive a charitable deduction equal to the full fair market value of the securities. You pay no capital gains tax on your gift nor does the Foundation if the securities are sold. The Foundation can provide assistance, and we also recommend that you consult with an attorney or accountant for the legal and tax implications of any charitable giving.
- Can I specify where I want my gift to go?
Yes. If mailing a check, you can include a note or letter specifying your intent. For online gifts, you can visit supportuw.org/give and either search for the area you want to support or click on “Write in your own designation” under the search box, and type in the fund name or number for your gift designation.
If a check is sent from a third party, please fill out the appropriate form for your donation type: gift of securities or IRA/DAF gift.
- What is the difference between a designated gift and an unrestricted gift?
A designated gift is used for the purpose the donor states when making the gift. An unrestricted gift is used for the highest priorities of the university, such as scholarships and cutting-edge research, as determined by university leadership.