How to Give
Gifts of any size are important to the University's ability to provide students with a quality educational experience and to enable faculty to pursue cutting-edge research opportunities. There are many ways you can give to Washington State University, including:
- Make a gift online today
- Donate in cash or by credit card
- Respond to a Call-A-Coug telephone call from a WSU student
- Establish an electronic funds transfer to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account on a regular schedule. Download and complete the EFT form and mail it back to the WSU Foundation with a voided check. You can choose the 1st or 15th of each month for your deduction. For more information, please contact Margie Hirose in WSU's Gift Accounting Office at 509-335-0954 or by email at margieh@wsu.edu.
- Establish a payroll deduction. Employees of Washington State University may make a gift through payroll deduction. Click for more information on how to establish a payroll deduction for faculty and staff.
Gifts of Stock
Gifts of marketable stocks or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have an immediate impact on a college or program at WSU while creating a favorable income tax deduction for you based on the assets' current value. How to make a gift of stock
Cash/Wiring instructions
If you would like to wire funds, the instructions are as follows:
Bank of America, Pullman Branch
Account #: 105000004972
Account name: Washington State University Non-Federal Local Funds Account
ABA/Routing numbers:
For ACH Transfers, 123308825
For Federal Wire Transfers, 026009593
Gift Planning
Planned gifts or estate gifts are an effective way to manage your affairs, plan for the future, and make a meaningful contribution to Washington State University. Common gift-planning strategies include bequests, charitable gift annuities or remainder trusts, donor advised funds, gifts of life insurance, or real property. Many gift planning strategies can provide a reliable source of income and/or tax benefits for the donor. Learn more about gift planning.
Creating an Endowment
An endowment establishes a fund managed by the WSU Foundation, which provides perpetual, annual support for Washington State University. For as little as $25,000, an endowed fund may be established to support a college, program, or initiative of your choosing. Learn more about creating an endowment.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match their employees' donations to Washington State University. Some employers will even match the gifts of retired employees, spouses, parents, and even contributions from their board of directors. All matched funds will be designated to the area to which you originally contributed your gift. To find out if your employer participates in a gift matching program, please visit our matching gift website or contact WSU Foundation Advancement Services at 509-335-1686.
GIFTS OF GRAIN/BUSHELS FOR BUTCH
Farming has sustained you and your family—it has sustained generations before you and will for generations to come. For more than a century, WSU has been partners with farmers—developing new crop varieties, solving problems from kernel to storage, and teaching the next generation to be leaders, thinkers and global citizens. Your gift of grain or other crops will ensure we can continue our great work in support of the farmers of Washington. To learn more about Gifts of Grain/Bushels for Butch, visit http://giftsofgrain.wsu.edu/ or contact the WSU Foundation at 800-448-2978.
For more information about how to give to WSU, contact the WSU Foundation at 800-448-2978 or by e-mail at foundation@wsu.edu.
Scholarships in Action
Name: Rachel Wanty
Class Year: 2012
Major: Neuroscience (for Pre-Veterinary Medicine), Spanish
“Because of scholarships, I’ve had a lot of really unique opportunities at WSU. I got to study abroad in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where I interned at the Parque Histórico—one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Studying abroad is incredible and teaches you as much about the world as it does about yourself. I hope that with a better understanding of Spanish, I will be able to serve my community in a whole new way.”
Name: Pedro Ruiz
Class Year: 2010 (undergraduate), 2012 (graduate)
Major: Electrical Engineering
“I never thought I’d have the chance to attend a university like WSU but I worked hard and earned good grades in high school and community college. Scholarships from the generous supporters at WSU enabled me to come here to finish my undergraduate degree, and then to stay for graduate school. My scholarships have given me the opportunity to experience what WSU has to offer and I plan to give back once I start working. I look forward to helping future Cougs become part of the Cougar family.”
