Gift Fee Facts
66%
of surveyed institutions use gift fees. (CASE)
3-15%
is the average range of gift fees for institutions (Marts & Lundy)
What Are Gift fees?
Gift Fee FAQs
The gift fee is an 8% contribution of all gifts to assist development activities in support of WesternU’s educational, research and service mission.
The gift fee will improve capacity to grow private giving for WesternU and to reach out to more alumni, friends and business partners for philanthropic support.
An overhead fee of 8% will be assessed on all charitable gifts to the University. This fee will be deducted from the contribution before the remaining funds are allocated to the designated purpose.
Yes, many of our peer institutions apply a similar fee. CASE: 66% of institutions surveyed use gift fees.
Here are just a few examples:
University of California, Los Angeles – 6.5%
Harvard University – 15%
Cal State University, Dominguez Hills – 5%
No. The fee does not affect the tax deductibility of gifts. Donors receive full credit for the total amount.
The gift fee applies to gifts made by transfer of stock or securities. Brokerage fees associated with securities transfers are assessed to the benefitting fund.
While not the norm, there may be circumstances where the fee may either be excluded or adjusted. To inquire about an exemption from the fee, please contact Dr. Leah Schueler.
Absolutely! Please contact Dr. Leah Schueler for more information – or just add 8% more to your total gift amount.