Questions and Answers

Below you will find answers to many common questions about Giving Day 2026.

What if the fund I want to support isn't listed?

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting Ithaca College! If you would like to donate to a fund not listed on here, please select "Other" in the Fund Designation on the check-out page. A new field will appear and you can tell us in the text box which fund or department you would like to support.

Can I make a recurring gift to Ithaca College?

Yes! To create your recurring gift, please visit ithaca.edu/giving.

I want to know if my company matches gifts, or I'd like to submit my matching gift. Where do I go?

Thank you for taking the extra step to have your gift matched by your company! To find out if your gift is eligible, please visit ithaca.edu/gift-match.

Can I donate to more than one area?

Yes! Simply select "Add another gift to your donation" and select all the areas you'd like to support. Your card will be charged for the sum of your donations.

Who do I contact with questions about my gift?

Please contact our gift processing team at giving@ithaca.edu for questions about your gift.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Ithaca College is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Charitable contributions to Ithaca College are tax-deductible as permitted by law. Our EIN is 15-0532204.

Can I direct a gift from my donor advised fund for Ithaca College Giving Day?

Yes! Using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a smart, tax-efficient way to participate in Ithaca College Giving Day. To make sure your contribution lands exactly where you want it to, here is a quick summary of the details you will need for your DAF portal:

 

Organization Name: Ithaca College

Organization Address: 953 Danby Rd. 
                                     Ithaca, NY 14850

Tax ID (EIN): 15-0532204

Designation:  In the “Note” or “Purpose” section of your grant request, clearly state the fund name or academic area you are supporting.  Please also include the notation of “2026 Ithaca College Giving Day.”  

Impact:  Even if the check arrives after the event, it will be counted toward the final official Ithaca College Giving Day totals. 

Still have questions?

Contact us at annualfund@ithaca.edu