International Donors
A world leader in higher learning and research, Yale welcomes gifts from donors who reside or pay taxes outside the United States.
How to Give
Many alumni, parents, and friends of Yale who live outside the United States remain loyal supporters of the university. We do our best to make giving simple—and we thank you for your extraordinary generosity.
International donors using credit cards may have the option to make a gift online. To make a gift via wire transfer, please email cash.wire@yale.edu or call +1.203.432.5867. Yale University is not able to accept checks from international banks.
In some cases, it may be more tax efficient to give using one of the options below in lieu of a direct gift to Yale. Donors are also advised to review local tax laws and regulations for details and consult a local professional tax advisor.
Canada
In Canada, Yale University is currently on the list of “prescribed universities” in the Canadian Income Tax Act Schedule VII section 3503. Thus, donations to Yale are tax-deductible in Canada subject to any regulations that might otherwise apply. For information on all registered charities in Canada under the Income Tax Act, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.
Hong Kong
For donors based in Hong Kong, Yale has established the Yale Hong Kong Trust, a charitable vehicle intended to benefit the particular tax relief needs of Yale’s Hong Kong-based alumni, parents, and friends.
The Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust, established in 1996, is a public, tax exempt charity registered under Section 88 of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance. As such, it may provide a tax-efficient option for Hong Kong taxpayers wishing to make a gift to Yale University.
Tax Benefits
Donations of money to the Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust may be deducted from a donor’s net assessable income under salaries tax, assessable profits under profits tax, and total income under personal assessment, within the limits set by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Ordinance. Donors are strongly encouraged to contact their own tax advisors regarding the individual benefits of making gifts through Yale’s Hong Kong Charitable Trust.
Gift Acknowledgements
Donors are provided with a letter of acknowledgement from the Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust that will substantiate their donation for Hong Kong tax purposes. Donors should retain the acknowledgement letter as part of their tax records for at least seven years from the date of their gift.
Designation of Gifts to the Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust
Gifts to the Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust may be designated to support a particular purpose or program that advances and promotes the charitable educational work of Yale University. Donors who are considering a gift with specific restrictions for its use should contact the university to ensure that their intentions can be fulfilled.
Cash Contributions
Donors who wish to arrange a wire transfer of funds directly to the Yale University Hong Kong Charitable Trust’s bank account at BNY Mellon should contact the Office of Planned Giving for instructions.
United Kingdom
For donors based in the United Kingdom, Yale has established the UK Friends of Yale, a charitable vehicle intended to benefit the particular tax relief needs of Yale’s UK-based alumni, parents, and friends.
UK Friends of Yale University Limited is an officially registered charity in the United Kingdom. Because it is also recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States, gifts to UK Friends of Yale may be simultaneously eligible for tax benefits in both countries. Gifts to UK Friends of Yale are subject to Yale University’s gift policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the tax benefits of making cash gifts through UK Friends of Yale?
For UK taxpayers:
Cash gifts made to UK Friends of Yale may be eligible for Gift Aid, a UK government program that encourages charitable giving. The value of your gift is increased because UK Friends of Yale can apply to HM Revenue and Customs to claim the basic rate income tax that has been paid on the gross amount of the gift. If you are a UK higher rate taxpayer, you may be entitled to claim further tax relief in your self-assessment tax return.
For US taxpayers also subject to UK tax:
If you are an American citizen subject to income tax in both countries, you may be able to take advantage of the Gift Aid scheme and other tax relief in the UK, and you may also be able to claim a US charitable income tax deduction for the amount of your gift, including gift aid, on your IRS Form 1040.
How do I know if my gift is eligible for Gift Aid?
Your gift is eligible for Gift Aid if you made a monetary gift to UK Friends of Yale (gifts of other assets do not qualify); you pay enough UK income and/or capital gains tax to cover the amount of the tax that UK Friends of Yale will claim from HMRC; and you provide UK Friends of Yale with a valid Gift Aid Declaration.
What type of currency is accepted by UK Friends of Yale?
Gifts to UK Friends of Yale can be made in any hard currency.
How is my gift acknowledged?
You will be provided with a letter of acknowledgement from UK Friends of Yale and Yale University that will substantiate your gift (including any amount reclaimed through Gift Aid) for UK and US tax purposes. Gifts applied for purposes at Yale will receive reunion recognition.
Can I designate my gift to UK Friends of Yale for a specific purpose?
You may earmark your gift to UK Friends of Yale to support a particular purpose or program that is consistent with the objectives of the charity, which are to advance and promote the charitable educational work of Yale University. If you are considering a gift with specific restrictions for its use, please contact us to ensure that UK Friends of Yale will be able to fulfill your intentions.
Can I make a gift to UK Friends of Yale through my estate?
Yes. A bequest to UK Friends of Yale will be exempt from both UK inheritance tax and US federal estate tax.
Where can I send my cash contribution?
You can mail your check and Gift Aid Declaration to our company administrator, Eileen Flood, at the address below. Please also contact Eileen Flood if you wish to arrange a wire transfer of funds.
Gift Aid Declarations can also be emailed to UKFriends@yale.edu.
Can I make my gift via credit card?
To make a gift using Mastercard, Visa, or American Express please telephone Eileen Flood at the number below to provide your credit card details.
Are gifts to UK Friends of Yale subject to Yale University’s gift policies?
Yes, Yale University’s gift policies apply to all gifts made to UK Friends of Yale.
Contact Information
For more information about UK Friends of Yale, to make a gift, or obtain a Gift Aid Declaration form, please contact our company administrator, Eileen Flood, at:
19 Norcott Road
London N16 7EJ
United Kingdom
Tel: 020 7502 2813
Email: UKFriends@yale.edu
Since individual circumstances will vary, we also encourage you to contact your tax advisor.
Transnational Giving Europe
Cross-border philanthropy in Europe is now a reality. Yale supporters in a number of European countries can make tax-efficient contributions to Yale through the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network. TGE is a partnership of European foundations that enables donor residents of one participating country (both corporations and individuals) to contribute financial support to nonprofit organizations in other member countries.
How it Works
The first step is to make your gift to the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) Foundation Partner in your country of residence. Giving through the foundation provides you with all the fiscal advantages, including a tax receipt. Your gift will then be transferred to your intended foreign beneficiary; for Yale, it is the UK Friends of Yale. Once the gift has been transferred to the UK Friends of Yale, it will be applied towards its designated purpose at Yale. Please be advised that it can take upwards of several weeks for the transfer of your gift to Yale to be completed.
Select partners include:
- Spain: Fundación Empresa y Sociedad
- Germany: Maecenata International e. v.
- Greece: HIGGS
- Italy: Fondazione Donor Italia
- Switzerland: Swiss Philanthropy Foundation
Work with Your Financial Advisor
It is highly recommended that European resident donors work directly with their financial advisor and their country’s foundation partner in order to make their gift to Yale. If you have further questions regarding making gifts through the TGE network, please contact Eileen Flood at the UK Friends of Yale.
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