We Are Here to Support You

Your gift to Western can accelerate discovery and impact. It can open doors of opportunity and harness collective talent to build a better future.

Whether you choose to invest in student awards and support programs, groundbreaking research, or infrastructure renewal — every gift matters!

For a list of current funding priorities, visit  https://www.giving.westernu.ca/where-to-give/

As a registered charity, Western can issue official tax receipts that provide donors with tax deductions or tax credits. The issuance of a tax receipt lowers the taxable income or tax payable of donors. All eligible gifts will receive a tax receipt.

For more information, contact Janice Van Der Klugt at 519-661-2111 x85321 or 1-800-420-7519 or advser@uwo.ca.

An expendable gift is fully available for expenditure by the University over time.

An endowed gift is type of gift where the University, as trustee, receives money or property from the donor to hold and invest in perpetuity in order to generate income and an allocation for spending for use in support of a purpose or object of the endowment. An endowed gift may be governed by terms in a donation agreement, last Will and testament, or trust deed.

Both types of gifts make a meaningful impact — one through immediate support, the other through lasting sustainability.

Creating a named student award is a powerful way to support the next generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers. Your gift helps students access education, achieve their potential and build a brighter future — for themselves and their communities.

You can choose to support students in a faculty or program that’s meaningful to you, or work with us to establish a named award aligned to your values and goals.

To establish a named student award, a minimum donation of $25,000 is required for an expendable award (used in full over time), or $125,000 for an endowed award (invested to provide support every year, in perpetuity).

For more information, contact us at 519-661-4200, 1-800-423-9631 (toll-free) or annual.giving@uwo.ca.

You can donate online at www.westernconnect.ca/give.

When asked what area you would like to support, click “other” and enter the fund name in the freeform text box. We will reach out if we have questions.

Alternatively, you can call 519-661-4200 or 1-800-423-9631 (toll-free) and a member of our team will be happy to help. Thanks for your support!

The university’s legal name is: The University of Western Ontario

The university’s charitable registration number is: 10816 2587 RR0001

Western accepts multiple payment types including:

• Cash
• Credit card
• Cheque
• Pre-authorized debit (PAD)
• Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
• Wire transfer
• Securities (i.e., stocks/shares)
• Deferred gifts (i.e., via Will, life insurance, RRSP, RRIF, TFSA)
• Gifts in kind (i.e., real estate, rare books, arts, etc.)
• Payroll deduction for Western faculty/staff

For more information, visit  https://www.giving.westernu.ca/ways-to-give/.

Gifts in kind — such as rare books, art, special collections, company products or other real and personal property — are an important asset to the university. For more information, visit  https://www.giving.westernu.ca/ways-to-give/gifts-in-kind/

Our purple and proud volunteers strengthen Western’s global alumni network. There are many ways you can share your time and expertise:

• Join the Alumni Association
• Become an Ambassador
• Sign up for a regional or campus experience network

Yes! If you’ve chosen to establish a Donor Advised Fund or Private Foundation and Western is a beneficiary, please consider advising us so we can properly thank you for your generosity. You can do this by emailing donations@uwo.ca or calling 1-800-420-7519.

We are also here to work with you and your advisor to ensure your gift is directed to an area at Western you care about most.

Strong partnerships are essential to Western’s ability to educate, support and encourage leaders who think and act boldly in response to the grand challenges of our time. We are eager to build upon our impressive track record as leaders in research, scholarship and creative activity.

If your company or foundation is looking to partner with the university’s faculty and students, we can help. There are a variety of corporate philanthropic and sponsorship opportunities available.

For more information, contact Susan Schafron at 519-661-2111 x88113 or sschafro@uwo.ca.

Foundation Western has integrated its endowments with those of Western University to reduce overall costs and increase investment opportunity. Unifying the management of these endowments best served the interests of the university and its stakeholders.

Rest assured, all gifts owned by or directed to “Foundation Western” will be distributed to Western University.

For personalized support with your legacy plans, contact 519-661-4200 or 1-800-423-9631 (toll-free) or legacygiving@uwo.ca.

Please mail your cheque payable to Western University to:

Western Advancement
Westminster Hall, Suite 260
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7