Where is my donation going?

Your donation will be processed by the ISU Foundation and sent directly to the area you designated. A one-time administrative fee of 5% is applied to contributions to help cover the cost of fundraising and stewardship for Iowa State University. 

Is there a minimum donation amount?

The minimum donation amount for online gifts is $5. 

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. You will receive a receipt for your donation from the ISU Foundation.

When will my credit card be charged and is the site secure?

Your credit card will be charged immediately. This site uses industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) servers on our transaction pages. It encrypts all of your personal information including name, address and credit card number to prevent unauthorized access as the information travels over the Internet.

How can I make my contribution go even further?

Thousands of companies match gifts to higher education institutions, which can double or even triple the impact of your contribution. To find out if your employer has a matching gift program, please visit: www.isuf.info/matching.  

I don't see the area I'd like to support. What should I do?

Our staff would love to speak with you! Please call us at 515.297.8498 or email isufoundation@foundation.iastate.edu

Who can I contact with additional questions?

Email us at: isufoundation@foundation.iastate.edu or call 866.419.6768.