Frequently Asked Questions

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    Yes. The GMU Foundation, an educational 501(c)(3), accepts gifts on behalf of diverse campus organizations at George Mason University without taking any position on any organization's mission or statements. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law and may be eligible for a corporate matching gift. Our tax identification number is 54-1436224.

    GMUF-Mercatus Center
    PO Box 358136
    Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5136 

    Please make checks payable to The GMU Foundation, with "Mercatus Center" in the memo line.

    We accept both ACH (Automated Clearing House) and wire contributions. If you’d like to make an ACH or wire contribution, please contact Dan Butler, VP of Development, at [email protected]

    To donate stock, please have your broker contact ours at Merrill Lynch using the following information:

    Account Name: Mercatus Center
    Account: 86Q-04152
    Brokerage: Merrill Lynch
    Broker’s DTC: 8862

    At the time of the transfer, please notify Gary Leff, Chief Financial Officer, at [email protected]. Please provide: 

    • Your name and address
    • Name and number of securities transferred

    Learn how to make a gift while enjoying financial benefits here. Please contact us at [email protected] or 703-993-8384 to start a gift or learn more about your planned giving opportunities. 

    You can find details on how to make this type of gift here.

    Please visit our donate page and you will be able to select Paypal as a method of payment when filling out the form.

    You can donate crypto and save on your taxes by clicking here.

    If you have made an error in making your donation or change your mind about contributing to the Mercatus Center, we will honor your request for a refund within 30 days of your donation. To request a refund, please contact Mark Elsasser at [email protected]. Refunds are returned using the original method of payment.