I clicked on a department button and it took me to a general “Make a Gift” page. What does that mean?

Donations for Give Sac State Day need to be made before April 20 at 5 p.m. While you can access the donation page after then, you can’t complete a gift transaction. 

Can I make a gift on the Give Sac State Day platform after April 20 at 5 p.m.?

Donations for Give Sac State Day need to be made before April 20 at 5 p.m. While you can access the donation page after then, you can't complete a gift transaction.

Click here to make a gift after April 20.

I see that I can give early. Will early gifts count toward Give Sac State Day totals and the various challenges? 

Yes. Gifts made via the "Give Early" option will count toward the overall Give Sac State Day totals and challenges. 

What if the fund or program I want to donate to is not listed?

Under 'Areas of giving', choose the Sac State Greatest Needs Fund or a College, Department, or Program. Next, select Other in the Fund Designation drop down. Then enter the fund or program you are supporting in the box provided after completing the above steps. 

Can I give to more than one area?

Yes. You can make a gift to up to four (4) funds when you check out. Select +Add another gift to your donation on the gift menu to select the other areas you would like to support. Your card will only be charged once for the sum of your donations.

Is there a minimum donation amount?

Yes, the minimum donation amount is $5 per fund.

When will my card be charged?

Your credit or debit card will be charged immediately upon finalizing your online gift transaction.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! Unless otherwise labeled on your emailed receipt, gifts are deposited to The University Foundation at Sacramento State (“UFSS”), a philanthropic auxiliary of the University and 501(c)(3) organization (tax identification number 94-3001359). Your generous contributions to Sacramento State are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult with your tax attorney or financial advisor to determine if your gift is tax-deductible.

Will I receive a tax receipt letter for my gift?

Yes. After your gift is processed, you will receive an emailed tax receipt for your records. If you do not see your receipt, please check your spam or junk folders.

Who should I contact if I have a question related to my gift?

For general questions related to your gift, please email annualfund@csus.edu. Given the high volume of donations made during Give Sac State Day, our response may not be immediate, but we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. We appreciate your contribution.

Why do some funds have an * next to them?

Gifts to funds with an * next to them were deposited to California State University, Sacramento. The University’s tax exempt number is 68-0365325. Gifts to ASI funds were deposited to Associated Students, Inc. at Sacramento State, which is a 501(c)(3) organization and their tax identification number is  94-1347023.

Can I donate for my company using a company credit card?

Yes! To ensure we maintain appropriate tax data, you must indicate that you are using a company credit card and provide the name of the company to receive tax information. You can do this in the question that follows the Billing Address section. Please note that the tax receipt emailed following this transaction should be forwarded to your company's appropriate personnel and cannot be used for personal tax benefit.

Can I make a donation for my company using my personal credit or debit card and have the company claim the donation and tax-deduction?

No. We can only provide legal credit to the individual or entity that makes payment at the time of the transaction.