International Gifts to Yale

Donors to Yale who are taxpayers in other countries should review local tax laws and regulations for details or consult a local professional tax advisor. International donors using credit cards always have the option to use PayPal on our online giving page. To make a gift via wire transfer, please email cash.wire@yale.edu or call +1.203.432.5867. Yale University is not able to accept checks from international banks.

Canada

In Canada, Yale University is on the list of “prescribed universities” in the Canadian Income Tax Act Schedule VII section 3503. Thus, donations to Yale are tax-deductible in Canada subject to any regulations that might otherwise apply. For information on all registered charities in Canada under the Income Tax Act, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.

Hong Kong

For donors based in Hong Kong, Yale has established the Yale Hong Kong Trust, a charitable vehicle intended to benefit the particular tax relief needs of Yale’s Hong Kong-based alumni, parents, and friends. Learn more about the Yale Hong Kong Trust.

United Kingdom

For donors based in the United Kingdom, Yale has established the UK Friends of Yale, a charitable vehicle intended to benefit the particular tax relief needs of Yale’s UK-based alumni, parents, and friends. Learn more about the UK Friends of Yale.

Transnational Giving Europe

Cross-border philanthropy in Europe is now a reality. Yale supporters in a number of European countries can make tax-efficient contributions to Yale through the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network. TGE is a partnership of European foundations that enables donor residents of one participating country (both corporations and individuals) to contribute financial support to nonprofit organizations in other member countries. Learn more about TGE.