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Mail a check, made payable to "George Mason University Foundation Inc." with the name of the fund you would like to donate to on the memo line. Checks should be sent to:
 

Attn: College of Science
George Mason University Foundation
4400 University Drive. MSN 1A3
Fairfax, VA 22030

Many Mason Science students are first-generation and often work full-time while they earn degrees. Some are married with families; others are veterans who have finished a tour of duty and are now returning to finish a degree or earn an advanced degree.

Scholarships make the difference to those juggling multiple financial responsibilities, and can also be an incentive for an outstanding high school student to choose Mason over another university. Need and merit-based scholarships are available to Mason students. 

Scholarships are divided into the following types:

• Distinguished scholarships: $75,000 or more, which are supported by private individuals as well as corporations. This type of scholarship enables the school to recruit an academically gifted high school student and/or merit scholar and cover the cost of their tuition as well as their room and board for four years.​
• Endowed scholarships: Donations of $50,000 or more create a permanent fund, invested for growth and income whose purpose is to provide a perpetual source of income. Endowed scholarships can be funded from a one-time payment in full, or arrangements can be made to make payments over a period of time, i.e. five years with an initial gift of $5,000, with the understanding that it will not become a named endowment, and awarded to a student until the balance reaches $50,000. Endowments may be named in recognition of the benefactor establishing the endowment, and while it is preferred that scholarships be unrestricted, occasionally it can be appropriate to specify that the scholarship be awarded to students from a specific academic focus or group. The donor may not, however, actually name an individual student to receive the award. A scholarship committee identifies appropriate recipients.
• Non-Endowed scholarships: A fund is established, but depends on donations for its funding.
• Annual scholarships: Donations of $1,000 or more come from companies, organizations, and individuals who choose to give annually to support scholarships.​

If you would like to further discuss a named scholarship, please contact Audrey Kelaher, Senior Director of Development, at akelahe@gmu.edu or 703.993.3436.

Legacy gifts represent sustainability for key academic and research programs as well as scholarship funds to help attract and retain students. These gifts provide the benefits to future generations of Mason students - and to you and your heirs.

There are several ways to make a gift through your estate plans.

• You can make a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or other property directly to George Mason.
• You can designate George Mason a specific percentage of your estate.
• You can designate George Mason as full or partial beneficiary to your retirement plan or life insurance policy.
• You can designate George Mason as the beneficiary of all or part of the remainder of your estate or trust after the payment of estate related expenses and other bequests.
• You can establish a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust with the university. You can designate George Mason as the full or partial beneficiary of an annuity or trust you have established.

For more information about legacy gifts please please contact Audrey Kelaher, Senior Director of Development, at akelahe@gmu.edu or 703.993.3436.

Every gift to the College of Science has an impact, but not every gift looks the same. Whether you’re gifting appreciated assets, recommending a grant from a donor-advised fund, or volunteering your time and expertise, there are many meaningful ways to support Mason Science’s mission with purpose and flexibility. However you choose to give, your support helps students succeed, faculty innovate, and the Mason Science community thrive. Take the next step.

Donor Advised Fund

You can make a gift to the College of Science through a donor-advised fund. It’s a flexible way to plan your giving and maximize your philanthropic goals.

If you include the College of Science in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID:

• Legal Name: George Mason University Foundation, Inc.
• Address: 4400 University Drive MS 1A3, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
• Federal Tax ID Number: 54-1603842

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer’s name below.

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Gifts of Stock, Retirement Assets, or Real Estate

Make a tax-smart impact by donating financial assets such as appreciated securities, retirement account assets, or property. These types of donations may offer significant tax advantages while supporting the programs that matter most to you. Work with a member of our team to get instructions on how to transfer your assets to the George Mason University Foundation, Inc.

GMUF federal tax number: 54-1603842

If you have questions about any of this, please contact Audrey Kelaher, Senior Director of Development, at akelahe@gmu.edu or 703.993.3436.

The Mason Science Mentorship Program connects current College of Science students with mentors from the George Mason alumni network and local professionals in the community. Sign up now.

To further discuss the Mentorship Program with us, please contact Franklin Van Valkenburg, Associate Director of Development, at fvanvalk@gmu.edu or at 703.993.4780.