THE SALEM UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the Salem University Foundation is to provide educational programs for the benefit of students; provide scholarships to needy students; foster education throughout the country; and engage in activities as may be necessary and proper to accomplish the forgoing objects and purpose.
ABOUT
The Salem University Foundation is a 501(c-3) charitable organization (EIN# 20-8119190) and relies heavily on Alumni contributions to help remove financial obstacles to graduation for current students. Many of us Alumni had the benefit of financial aid as students and this generation faces the same challenges and need some assistance.
FOUNDATION
Student Financial Aid Grants are approved and awarded by the Foundation Board of Directors and the Family Scholarship are selected and awarded by the administrators of those funds.
DONATIONS
Single Contributions or scheduled monthly gifts can be accomplished by clicking the QR code which takes the donor to the Summit Community Bank. Contributions will be credited to the Financial Aid Grant Fund unless the donor designates one of the family scholarship programs when making the contribution.
OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Contributions can also be made by check made out to the Salem University Foundation and mailed to the following address.
Salem University Foundation, Inc.
223 West Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
TAX QUESTIONS
Charitable donations to universities are tax-deductible, meaning that donors can claim a deduction on their federal income tax returns for the full value of the donation. This can result in significant tax savings for donors, especially those who make large donations. All donors will receive a year end letter for Tax purposes.
THE 1888 CLUB
The 1888 Club honors our top-tier contributors and pays tribute to the 1888 founding of Salem College in the beautiful hills of West Virginia. Any annual gifts from an individual or a couple, totaling $1,888.00 or more will qualify the donor(s) to be added to the “1888 Club” plaque at Salem University. The mission of this club is to ensure substantial financial resources are available to aid needy students and to assist WV High School graduates in realizing their dream of attending college.
