Questions and Answers
Below you will find answers to many common questions about Driven by Giving 2023.
What if I can't give enough to make an impact?
Gifts of all sizes will make an impact! Thanks to the collective power of the UofM community, gifts of even $5 or $10 will add up to create a huge impact for current and future Tigers.
What other ways can I get involved?
Helping us spread the word actually has a huge impact! You can also become a Day of Giving Ambassador by sharing stories, challenges, matches, and your own custom Ambassador giving link. Post to social media using #DrivenByGiving and share why you chose to give back and why others should too.
What area will my gift support?
You can choose to designate your gift to any impact area that you feel passionate about. One hundred percent of your gift will go to the designation that you choose. If you are unsure which designation to support, you can choose to give to the Memphis Fund which supports the UofM's area of greatest need at the time of your donation. Don't see the area listed that you would like to support? Visit our Ways to Give page to explore more giving opportunities.
Can I make a gift by mail or phone?
If you would like to make a gift by phone, please call 901-678-3953. If you would like to make a gift by mail, please make your check payable to the University of Memphis Foundation and mail it to the address below. Gifts received by mail must be postmarked by April 7, 2023 to count toward our Driven By Giving totals.
Annual Giving
Department 238
The UofM Foundation
P.O. Box 1000
Memphis, TN 38101-9840
Who should I contact with questions about my contribution?
You can call 901-678-3953 or you can email gifts@memphis.edu.
Will I receive a receipt for my contribution?
Yes, you will receive a receipt via email for your donation shortly after you make your gift.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
The University of Memphis Foundation is a qualified tax-exempt corporation under Section 501 (c)(3), and the University of Memphis is a tax-exempt government entity under Section 501 (a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; making your contributions tax deductible to the extent provided by law. If you received any tangible benefit in exchange for your contribution, the tax-deductible amount is limited to the amount of your contribution over the stated value of the item or benefit you received.
What is the University of Memphis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number?
The tax ID number is 62-6048540.
Still have questions?
Contact us at drivenbygiving@memphis.edu
