Giving FAQs

How can I make a gift to support the College of Health and Human Services?

Gifts to the college can be made in a variety of ways. You can make a gift or establish a recurring pledge online via credit card. You can also mail a check, made payable to George Mason University Foundation Inc., to 4400 University Drive, MS 2G7, Fairfax, VA 22030. Still not sure how to get your gift to us? Feel free to contact the CPH Office of Development at cphdev@gmu.edu.

Is there a minimum gift amount that I must make?

Gifts of any and all amounts go a long way to support the efforts of our students and faculty, as well as the continued care and maintenance of our campuses and facilities. We encourage you to give what you can, whenever you can. Please note that there is a $5 minimum for gifts made online.

Can I make a gift in memory or honor of someone who has made an impact on my life?

Charitable gifts are a thoughtful and meaningful way to honor those you love. Your gift can be designated in honor or in memory of someone special. You may also wish to make a gift in celebration of a special occasion or to commemorate a special event. Please complete the information on our online giving form, and we will notify the intended honoree of your generosity. Sending your gift through USPS? Please include relevant gift information and the name and mailing address of the person who should be notified of your gift, and we will do the rest.

Can the College of Health and Human Services accept gifts of publicly traded securities?

Yes. Gifts of publicly traded securities will be based on the full fair market value of the securities, and will be valued, recorded, receipted, and acknowledged according to IRS (Internal Revenue Service) regulations. For wire transfer instructions or if you have additional questions about making a gift of publicly traded securities, please contact the Office of Development at cphdev@gmu.edu

Can I contribute real estate or other gifts of tangible personal property (gifts-in-kind) in support of George Mason University?

Gifts of real estate and tangible personal property may be accepted at the discretion of the George Mason University Foundation Inc. and in accordance with IRS regulations. For more information regarding gifts of real estate or tangible personal property, please email the Office of Development at cphdev@gmu.edu..

Will a matching gift from my employer count toward donor recognition?

Companies set their own matching gift policies and may match charitable contributions at a variety of ratios. Donors whose generosity is enhanced by a matching gift will receive recognition credit for the matching gift. For example, if your employer matches charitable contributions at a 2:1 ratio, and you make a $100 gift, your total recognition credit would be $300.

I am not sure if my employer matches charitable contributions. How can I find out if my company will match my gift?

Many corporations generously match charitable contributions made by current or retired employees and board members. You may use an online matching gift database to determine if you are affiliated with a matching gift company. You can also simply inquire with your human resources or employee benefits office. Check online to see if your organization will match a gift to CPH.

What is the George Mason University Foundation Inc. administrative fee policy?

A 6 percent administrative fee applies to all restricted/current use gifts to the Foundation to support the programs of George Mason University. Endowment gifts are exempt from transaction fees at the time of the gift. Alternatively, endowments are charged an annual management fee of 1.25 percent on the average market value of the endowment. Administrative fees support future advancement initiatives and the Foundation in its commitment to provide the necessary infrastructure to enable our donors to support Mason programs that are important to them.

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