Giving from the United States

Alumni and families

Alumni and their family members (defined as spouse, children, grandchildren, parents and siblings) may make a charitable donation directly to Western University and receive a tax deduction for their U.S. income tax returns under the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention using the donation receipt issued in Canadian dollars. The usual U.S. donation limits apply.

On your tax return make a note that you or your family members are a Western graduate or student.

Friends, Corporations, Foundations, Estates and Trusts

All other American citizens or residents wishing to make a charitable donation and receive a donation receipt in U.S. currency should make their gift payable to The University of Western Ontario Foundation Inc. Western's Foundation Inc. (EIN #: 13-6620923) is incorporated under the laws of the State of New York and as a U.S. Foundation (a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization recognized under the U.S. Internal Revenue).

By Mail

Your gift can be mailed to:

The University of Western Ontario Foundation Inc.
471 North Broadway, #156
Jericho, NY
11753-2106

U.S. cheques and money orders should be issued to The University of Western Ontario Foundation Inc.

By Wire Transfer

U.S. funds may be wired to The University of Western Ontario Foundation Inc. Please contact donations@uwo.ca for wire transfer information.