Yes. You can specific where your gift will go within the IWU community.

Giving Online- When giving online, you can select a specific area/department from the 'Designation' drop-down menu.

Giving via Mail- When mailing your gift to IWU, simply indicate the specified 'fund' on your check/money order.

Most gifts to Indiana Wesleyan University are acknowledged with a receipt, which will be sent by email or mail depending on the method of giving.

If you have any questions about your gift or need a copy of your receipt, please contact the Advancement Office at 765-677-1439.

Yes! In many cases, charitable gifts to universities may be tax-deductible, allowing donors to potentially claim a deduction on their federal income tax returns.

We recommend consulting a tax professional to understand how this may apply to your individual circumstances.

The Indiana Department of Revenue states:

"Indiana taxpayers are allowed a credit against their Indiana state adjusted gross income tax liability for contributions to eligible colleges and universities or to corporations and foundations organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of any eligible colleges or universities."

*Note: The payment of tuitions, fees, or room and board are not charitable contributions and do not qualify for this credit.

An individual or fiduciary is allowed a tax credit of the lesser of:

• 50% of the contribution, -or-
• $100 (on a single or fiduciary return) or $200 (on a jointly filed return)

The corporation’s tax credit is equal to 50% of the total amount given during the tax year. However, the credit may not exceed the lesser of: a) 10% of the corporation’s adjusted gross income tax liability, or b) $1,000.”

To claim your Indiana College Credit with your state tax return:

• File Schedule CC-40 with your Indiana IT-40.
  • List Indiana Wesleyan University and the 4-digit code: 2700

Many gifts to IWU come without a specific area/department indicated, and these gifts are best used in one of our 'Areas of Greatest Need.'

Current 'Areas of Greatest Need:'

The IWU Fund is our university-wide fund that supports the overall operations of the university. Your contributions directly benefit students, faculty, and programs across the university. This fund strengthens every aspect of IWU, from academic excellence to student success, ensuring that the university thrives and continues to grow.

The Last Mile Scholarship eliminates the final financial hurdles for students who have exhausted all other resources. Your gift here transforms lives, ensuring dedicated students can complete their education and graduate with confidence.

Anchored in this philosophy, your support for the I AM THIRD basketball facility invests in a space that fosters service, community, and growth. This facility goes beyond athletics, serving as a gathering place for students, athletes, and the broader IWU community.

When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can be invested for tax-free growth, and you can recommend grants to any eligible IRS-qualified public charity.

When you are ready to direct funds to Indiana Wesleyan University, notify your DAF organization how much you want to donate and where to send it:

Indiana Wesleyan University
Attn: Advancement
4201 S. Washington St.
Marion, IN 46953