Charitable Giving
Every Gift Counts
Discover the rewards of giving.
Your generosity helps transform the lives of students and strengthens the UW-Green Bay community. No matter your stage in life, priorities, or capacity to give, there is a way for you to contribute that reflects your personal values. Explore the various options available to make a meaningful impact.
Make a Gift that Suits You
There are countless ways to support UW-Green Bay. Choose the type of gift that best suits your philanthropic goals.
Recurring Gift
Provide ongoing support through monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual contributions—choose the "ongoing" tab.
Scholarships
Establish a scholarship in your name or in honor of a loved one to leave a legacy while helping students achieve their dreams.
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy through bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance or gift annuities. Donate appreciated stocks, securities or IRAs to maximize your tax benefits.
Giving Societies
Join a giving society to connect with fellow donors and unlock exclusive benefits:
- Niagara Society - Notify us that you have a provision in your estate to benefit UW-Green Bay and receive invitations to special events.
- Phoenix Fund - Support Green Bay Phoenix Athletics and get special benefits.
Giving FAQs
Below are common questions about making a gift to the UW-Green Bay Foundation. If you're still looking for answers, please contact us.
Q: Can I direct my gift to a specific area?
Yes, you can designate your gift to fund a specific college or program. Each gift will be used solely for the purpose you specify, as long as it aligns with the University’s mission and is feasible. Some purposes, like scholarship endowments and professorships, require certain minimum funding levels.
How to Restrict Your Gift
To restrict your gift, you can note it on your check, online giving form or pledge form or call the UW-Green Bay Foundation. If you’re interested in providing a gift for a particular program, contact us to see if there’s an existing fund that matches your interest.
Unrestricted Gifts
Unrestricted gifts—donations with no specific designation—offer the most flexibility to the University. They are directed to the Fund for Excellence, which supports new scholarships, program development and other campus priorities.
Q: Where should I direct my gift?
You can choose any gift designation you like. If you're undecided, we recommend gifts to the Fund for Excellence, the UW-Green Bay Scholarship Fund or the Phoenix Fund for Athletics. They provide essential resources that can be directed to UW-Green Bay’s highest priorities, including scholarship support.
Fund for Excellence
This unrestricted fund offers UW-Green Bay the flexibility to allocate resources to where they are needed most. Your contribution ensures that we can respond quickly and effectively to our university’s greatest challenges and opportunities. Gifts with no designation specified are directed to the Fund for Excellence
Scholarship Fund
By supporting scholarships, you help us fulfill our mission of providing educational access to all who wish to learn. This fund enables the university to offer annual scholarships to as many students as possible. Gifts of any size are welcome and impactful.
Phoenix Fund
Your gift to the Phoenix Fund supports our 14 Division-I sports programs and 240 student athletes with scholarships, as well as academic, competitive and program resources. Help our athletes excel both on the field and in the classroom.
Q: Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, all gifts to the UW-Green Bay Foundation are tax-deductible in the United States. The UW-Green Bay Foundation is a registered tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
Legal Name: University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation Inc.
Tax ID: 45-1600858
Q: How do I give with a company match?
First, find out if your company offers a gift-matching program. You can typically consult your company’s Human Resources or giving department. You likely will need to fill out a form provided by your company, which your company will send to the UW-Green Bay Foundation.
If your company offers matching gifts, let us know at the time you make your gift. If you give online, check the box next to “My employer matches gifts” in the Additional Information section of the giving page.
Q: Can I make a gift in honor of someone?
Certainly! We are happy to acknowledge gifts made in honor or in memory of individuals and will send a notice of your gift to a family member or friend of the person being honored. Please send us the name and address. We will not include the amount donated unless you specify to do so. You will also receive a receipt for your gift.
Q: How much is needed to create a named scholarship?
The Foundation is honored to help you create a lasting legacy through named gifts. While gift and recognition levels can vary for specific projects and sponsorships, the minimum gift amounts are:
- Annual Scholarship Fund: $10,000
- Endowed Scholarship Fund: $25,000
We also offer the option to make payments on named gifts over time. Contact us to learn more about the possibilities.
Q: Where will my name appear?
Unless you have designated your gift as anonymous, your name may appear in donor reports online or in print at the appropriate gift level. We honor all requests to maintain your privacy and ensure the security of your information. To update your preferences or for any questions regarding your privacy, please contact us.
We're here to Help
The decision to give—when, how much and to what—are very personal choices. Whenever you're ready to give, and whatever your capacity to give may be, we're here to help you make it a rewarding and impactful experience.