Donation Frequently Asked Questions

Below are responses to frequently asked questions about making charitable donations to Pacific Northwest University. If you have questions not addressed here, or would like to contact someone directly—please email Lauri Roberson at lroberson@pnwu.edu or call 509.249.7874.

Credit or Debit Card—You can mail in your credit or debit card number with gift information, or make a gift online.

PhoneYou may pledge a charitable gift over the phone by calling Alexa Dodd at 509-249-7740.

Stock or Mutual FundsGifts of marketable stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares are accepted as charitable gifts and can have an immediate impact on PNWU program(s) you wish to support.

PNWU BROKER INFORMATION 

Morgan Stanley
The Bohoskey Group
Mr. Dave Dion
3909 Castlevale Rd Ste 100
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 454-2331
DTC: 0015
Account #: 524-021570-061
Account Name: Pacific NW Univ of Health Sciences

Charitable requests, life income gifts, real estate, life insurance, charitable lead trust, retirement plan assets, personal propertyBy including PNWU in your estate or financial plans, you will make a lasting difference to future generations. For information about these giving opportunities, please contact Michele Erickson at 509-249-7708.

You can make a gift online by visiting the PNWU’s online giving site.

Yes. PNWU employs a secure, Payment Card Industry (PCI)-compliant solution used widely across non-profits around the world.

PNWU Accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. You also have the option to mail in your credit or debit card number with gift information to:

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
111 University Pkwy Ste 202
Yakima, WA 98901-1448

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences or PNWU

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
111 University Pkwy Ste 202
Yakima, WA 98901-1448

To find out if your company is a matching gift company either ask your HR Department or give us a call.

Yes! Clearly note the amount and to which fund you wish to support on your pledge form.

Yes, you can make an anonymous gift and your anonymity will be respected. Please indicate that you wish for your gift to remain anonymous by checking the box on the pledge form.

If your gift to be made is not listed, please contact our Development office at 509.249.7740.

Yes, all gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. You must claim your gift as an itemized deduction on your tax return.

Please note—PNWU is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Tax Savings Expiring!

A key stimulus package is set to expire on December 31. Here are a few last-minute ways you can make a difference at PNWU.

The universal charitable deduction is temporarily upgraded. The new deduction is $300 for single filers and $600 for married couples filing jointly. This is available to taxpayers who take the standard deduction. This tax incentive is available for cash gifts to qualified charities (but not to supporting organizations or donor advised funds).

The cap on annual contributions for those who itemize increased from 60% to 100% of adjusted gross income for 2021. Any excess contributions available can be carried over to the next five years. (For corporations, the law raised the annual limit from 10% to 25% of taxable income.)

After you make a gift online, you will receive a confirmation receipt for your gift.

If you do not make an online gift you will receive a thank you letter within two weeks. This thank you letter acts as your tax deductible receipt.

Yes. Choose the area you would like to support and indicate the amount of your gift. Then provide information to extend your gift in honor or memory of.

No, out of respect and privacy, PNWU  does not sell or share any information regarding donor or alumni relations.

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Development Team

Adam Story
Chief Development Officer
astory@pnwu.edu
509.249.7862

Lesley Kerns
Associate Director of Development Events
and Communications
lkerns@pnwu.edu
509.249.7774

Lauri Roberson
Associate Director of Development and Advancement Services
lroberson@pnwu.edu
509.249.7874

Jennifer Hawks- Conright
Director of Development- Major Gifts
jhawks@pnwu.edu

Alexa Dodd
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
adodd@pnwu.edu
509.249.7740

Jacqueline Diaz
Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
jdiaz@pnwu.edu
509.249.7857

Sheila Sahagun
Stewardship and Development Communications Project Manager
ssahagun@pnwu.edu

Sayexi Martinez
Alumni Services Manager
sayeximartinez@pnwu.edu
509.249.7875

Natalie Rapp
Administrative Coordinator
nrapp@pnwu.edu
509.249.7739