Charitable Contributions

Use these guidelines to determine Harvard's tax obligation on charitable contributions to other organizations.

General Information

When Tubs make charitable contributions to other organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the University may be able to take this charitable deduction on its tax return for the year of the contribution.

Tub Role

Forward both the acknowledgement letter you receive, and any documentation you have showing that the recipient organization is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) to Jodi Kessler, jodi_kessler@harvard.edu.

For information about charitable contributions to Harvard, please contact the Harvard Alumni Office.

Please note: Harvard University as an institution does not advise on any personal income tax requirements or issues. Use of any information from this site or any other web site referred to is for general information only and does not represent personal tax advice either express or implied. You are encouraged to seek professional tax advice for personal income tax questions and assistance.