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Donation FAQs
Is the Eastern Washington University Foundation a legally incorporated entity? Yes. The EWU Foundation is a nonprofit organization, awarded charitable (501(c)(3)) status by the IRS.
Is my contribution tax-deductible? Your donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Always consult your tax advisor for advice and possible tax benefits.
Will I receive a receipt for my contribution? Yes, the EWU Foundation will send you a receipt for your contribution shortly after you make your gift.
What does the EWU Foundation do with contributions? The Foundation does exactly what donors ask us to do with their gifts. Your donation through EagFunder will go only to the project you choose. We deposit these gifts into accounts established at the request of donors, administrators, deans, department chairs or program managers to hold gift funds. You will see that designation confirmed on the gift receipt and thank you note sent to you after the gift is received.
How is the EWU Foundation accountable? The EWU Foundation openly discloses information about financial statements, fundraising priorities and other information that helps further an understanding of the mission and goals. Each year, the EWU Foundation books are fully audited, and we comply with all required regulatory statutes at the federal, state, and local level.
How does the Eastern Washington University Foundation collect and maintain my personal data? See our privacy policy here.
Crowdfunding FAQs
When will my credit card be charged? Your credit card is charged immediately upon finalizing your gift on the site.
I want to make a gift for an EagFunder project, but not online. What do I do? If you wish to make an offline gift, you can write a check with a note specifying the EagFunder project you wish to support. Checks can be sent to:
EWU Foundation
102 Hargreaves Hall
616 Study Lane
Cheney, WA 99004
I made a gift, but how else can I support an EagFunder project? Share this project on your social media or send to your peers and let them know why it is important to support EWU!
Can my employer match my gift? Absolutely! Matching gifts can double, or even triple, the impact of your gift. Talk to your HR department to see if your donation qualifies.
Who should I contact if I still have questions? To support other areas of need, or for information about non-cash gifts (like securities) or estate planning, please visit our Ways to Give page.
For more information about the crowdfunding initiatives on the EagFunder homepage, please contact Eastern Washington University Annual Giving at 509-359-4555. For questions about your donation after it has been completed, please contact Gift Processing at giftoffice@ewu.edu.