Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about #GivingTuesday '18.
What is #GivingTuesday?
Entering its seventh year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
What is the ASWSU Coug Health Fund?
The ASWSU Coug Health Fund is a student-run, student-led initiative to directly support Washington State University students within the realms of mental health and sexual violence prevention. This fund will help implement campus programming, education, training events, and resources for students, faculty, and staff to positively impact the lives of current and future WSU students.
Why should I give to the ASWSU Coug Health Fund?
When you make a gift to the ASWSU Coug Health Fund, you are helping to ensure that all WSU students feel empowered to seek out support services, that WSU faculty and staff are properly equipped to aid students in need, and that mental health and sexual violence prevention resources are available across all campuses.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. You must claim the gift as an itemized deduction on your tax return.
The WSU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is structurally separate from Washington State University and exists solely for WSU’s benefit, serving as the preferred channel for private gifts to all areas of the University.
The WSU Foundation’s taxpayer identification number is 91-1075542.
What are Cougar Ambassadors?
The strength of #GivingTuesday is social media and Cougar Ambassadors. After you sign up as an Ambassador online, you can send emails or post on social media with unique links to WSU's #GivingTuesday page to help share the message of philanthropy at WSU. We encourage our Cougar Ambassadors to change their profile and cover photos and share the message of giving with their friends and colleagues in the days leading up to #GivingTuesday.
Who can I contact with other questions about #GivingTuesday?
Email: annualgiving@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-6686
Where will my gift go?
The WSU Foundation directs all gifts exactly as the donor specifies. Expenditures of these gift funds are made by WSU administrators, faculty, and staff, according to strict guidelines for the use of the money as specified by the donor.
When you make a gift to the ASWSU Coug Health Fund, you are helping to ensure that all WSU students feel empowered to seek out support services, that WSU faculty and staff are properly equipped to aid students in need, and that mental health and sexual violence prevention resources are available across all campuses.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. You must claim the gift as an itemized deduction on your tax return.
The WSU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is structurally separate from Washington State University and exists solely for WSU’s benefit, serving as the preferred channel for private gifts to all areas of the University.
The WSU Foundation’s taxpayer identification number is 91-1075542.
Which forms of payment are accepted?
During #GivingTuesday, we can accept payment from VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit/debit cards. If you wish to make a gift online with a Discover card, please visit give.wsu.edu.
Can I donate using gifts of stock, my IRA, or a donor advised fund?
You can donate to the ASWSU Coug Health Fund using gifts of stock, an IRA, or a donor advised fund (DAF) by calling 509-335-6686 for assistance.
Who can I contact with other questions about #GivingTuesday?
Email: annualgiving@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-6686
Twitter: @WSU_Foundation
Still have questions?
Contact us at annual.giving@wsu.edu