Giving from the US

Donations from our US-based alumni create more opportunities to provide life-changing scholarships and generate pioneering research.

Established in 1995, US Friends of Victoria University of Wellington is an independent US non-profit organization with tax exempt status.

With changes in the way modern tertiary education is funded, today the successful future of Victoria University of Wellington and its students depends on investment raised independently of traditional sources. US Friends encourages alumni to give back to the institution that has served us so well.

US Friends can provide a tax exemption to donors based in the US for cash and other gifts.

Ways to give

Thank you for considering making a donation to the US Friends. Please use our contact details below for further information.

By credit card

You can make a single or regular gift via an online donation.

Wires

For amounts above $1,000, we prefer that you send a wire or SWIFT payment or a check, due to the credit card fee deduction.

Checks in US dollars

Make payable to ‘US Friends of Victoria University of Wellington’ and send to:

US Friends of Victoria University of Wellington Inc
Attn: Shivali Gulab, Treasurer 
25-25 Astoria Blvd, Apt 2C
Astoria 
NY 11102

Remember to include your name, postal address and email address so we can thank you and send a formal tax receipt.

Non-cash donations

Gifts of appreciated stock and property can offer special tax advantages—contact us to find out more.

Gift matching

As an example, your US employer may operate a scheme where the company agrees to match your charitable donation to the US Friends as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization with a similar donation.

If this is available, in the first instance, please consult your employer’s Human Resources department for instructions.

Board of directors

• Erica McLean (President)
• Dr Shivali Gulab (Treasurer)
• Fleur Knowlsey (Director)
• Peter Bryant (Director)
• Monique Davey (Director)
• Sue O'Donnell (Director)