Ways to Give
There are many ways to support the Leading Lives of Consequence campaign.
Your support is crucial to continue the longstanding education that is the Washington and Lee experience.
Create your recurring gift through PayPal. If you need assistance or prefer to set up your recurring gift directly with a credit card or bank debit, please reach out to campaign@wlu.edu or (540) 458-8410.
Mobile wallet options such as Venmo, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay are payment options on the mobile versions of our online donation forms.
To make a gift over the phone, please call the Office of University Development at 540-458-8410.
To make a gift by check, make your check payable to Washington and Lee University.
Please reference if your contribution is for annual giving (the W&L Fund) or payment toward an existing annual pledge.
If you are making a gift designated to specific purpose other than annual giving, please indicate where you would like your gift designated.
Mail your check to: Washington and Lee University, Attn: Development Building, 204 W. Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450
Please complete our Stock Transfer Information Form to let us know of a pending outright gift stock transfer.
Alternatively, you may send a letter describing your gift of stock and include details of the stock transfer from your broker to Washington and Lee.
Please address such letters to: Washington and Lee University, Attn: Sandy Beverly, Development Building, 204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450-2116
Electronically transferring stock: Please contact Wilmington Trust Brokerage (an affiliate of M&T Bank) at the address below. In addition, please inform Washington and Lee’s Development Office at (540) 458-8420 of the type of stock to be transferred and either the number of shares to be transferred or the approximate value of the stock. If you do not have this information at the time that you call Wilmington Trust, you may fax, email or mail the information to the Development Office once the transaction has been completed.
Gift Account A/C# 1046108 | DTC# (Participant#) 0990 | Agent ID# 26209
Contact: Christopher Young, Wilmington Trust, 285 Delaware Ave. 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 | (P) 716-842-5207 | (F) 716-842-4352 | cyoung4@wilmingtontrust.com | wilmingtontrust.com
Transferring Stock Certificates: At your local bank, ask for as many stock power assignment forms as there are stock certificates to be transferred. A bank officer must sign these forms (only a signature, nothing on the back of the form, no date, etc.) to authenticate them. At that time, mail two separate envelopes to W&L, Attn: Treasurer’s Office: one with the certificates and the other with the stock power assignment forms (with bank signature authorization). The date of the gift will be the date of the postmark, and the value will be the mean value of the stock on the date of the gift.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please call or fax: Washington and Lee University Advancement Operations: (540) 458- 8413 (phone) | (540) 458-8428 (fax) | giving@wlu.edu
Planned gifts are designed to ensure Washington and Lee’s future by addressing its priorities for years to come. Many donors entrust the university to allocate their gifts where they are most needed, aligning with the university’s strategic plan. W&L encourages planned gifts to enhance our community, curriculum and campus. Create a legacy that resonates with your values.
By making a planned gift, you can achieve a beneficial outcome for yourself, your family, and your alma mater. These gifts come in various forms, each allowing you to support W&L while also securing your financial future and that of your loved ones. Charitable planning is a cornerstone of sound financial strategy.
Visit plannedgiving.wlu.edu for more information, or contact Jacqueline Painter, associate director of gift planning, jpainter@wlu.edu or (540) 458-8429.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that double or even triple the impact of your charitable contributions. To discover if your company participates, simply enter your employer’s name below.
If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer. Complete and sign it, then send it along with your gift. We will handle the rest. Some companies also match gifts from retirees and spouses. For any questions or assistance, please contact campaign@wlu.edu or (540) 458-8420.