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You can give to UWM in a variety of ways, including donating online, making a gift by mail or even doing an IRA distribution. You can also explore options such as tax-smart gifts, employer matching gifts, faculty/staff payroll deductions or planned giving.

Please take a closer look at the options below or contact your Advancement Director to talk about specific opportunities.

UWM Foundation Federal Tax EIN is 23-7337744.

Make a Gift Now

Give the gift of UWM to a deserving student today.

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Every gift, no matter the size, helps students stay on track to graduation.

Outright Gifts

Make a gift online or through the mail and see your chartiable gift make a difference right away!

Give via Mail
UWM Foundation
1440 E. North Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202

Tax-Smart Gifts

Consider supporting the UWM Foundation through a donor-advised fund, individual retirement account (IRA), stock gift or charitable trust. You’ll maximize your charitable impact, save yourself money and support your favorite area of UWM.

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Donations to UWM support student research and scholarship funds, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and discover their passions.

Planned Giving

When you include the UWM Foundation in your estate plan, your generosity provides an affordable, career-building experience. Thank you for ensuring that UWM can impact those we serve well into the future.

  • Get sample language for your will
  • Join the Alice G. Chapman Society
  • Calculate your benefits
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Making a planned gift is a meaningful way to leave a lasting impact on future generations of students.

Faculty & Staff Payroll Deductions

As a dedicated member of UWM’s faculty and staff, you play a vital role in preparing Wisconsin’s workforce by empowering students to thrive both in the classroom and beyond graduation. Consider supporting this mission by making a one-time, scheduled or recurring gift to the UWM Foundation through payroll deduction.

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Making a faculty or staff gift to UWM is a powerful way to support students and strengthen the university’s mission.