Annual Gifts

The devotion and consistent support of our annual donors make many of the University of Washington's accomplishments possible.

Your participation counts. Between July 1, 2000 and March 31, 2007, there have been 374,821 donations between $1 and $500. These gifts total a remarkable $24,149,487! Thanks to each and every one of you who have chosen to make a gift.

Annual gifts can be designated for current use – to be used where the money is needed most, for example, a specific college's discretionary fund. Or, you can choose to support an endowment fund where your gift will be invested and will provide a return to the university in perpetuity. Every gift shows that you care enough to support the University of Washington's programs.

You can make your annual gift in the following ways:

• Make an online gift now using your credit card
• Pick up the telephone
  Call 1-877-UW-GIFTS (877-894-4387) toll-free.
• Go to the mailbox
  Mail a check to:
  University of Washington Office of Annual Giving
  Box 358240
  Seattle, Washington 98195-8240
  **make your check payable to the University of Washington Foundation
• Make a stock gift
  Instructions on how to make a gift of securities.

What counts as an annual gift?

Annual Giving at the UW includes annually renewable gifts to any UW campus, school, college, or program. Gifts to endowment funds and capital projects can also be counted as your annual gift.

Matching Gifts

University of Washington Office of Annual Giving
Box 358240
Seattle, Washington 98195-8240

Leadership Recognition

Both individual and matching gifts count toward the recognition level for the year. Leadership recognition levels are:

The President's Clubs
$10,000 and above (President's Club Gold)
$5,000 to$ 9,999 (President's Club Purple)
$2,000 to $4,999 (President's Club)

The Dean's Clubs
Dean's Club levels vary by school or college. Check our "Giving Opportunities" pages for school/college recognition levels.

Student Calling Program

At the Student Calling Program, more than 80 student callers contact UW alumni and friends to raise funds for the university, and we are grateful for their tremendous work.

Senior Class Gift Campaign

The graduating class has traditionally given a Senior Class Gift which is presented at Commencement in thanks for all that the University of Washington has given them. This year, over 30 members of the senior class are taking the lead to reach out to every member of the class.

University of Washington Parent Giving Program

Parents of UW students and alumni are welcome and valued members of the UW community. As a parent, you can help provide opportunities for excellence at the University of Washington and become more involved in the UW community.