Campaign in Review
Campaign Launch
Wharton publicly launched the More Than Ever campaign at the June 2018 Global Forum in New York. Extending its commitment to reaching global alumni and thought leaders, Wharton hosted subsequent forums in Shanghai, drawing a record 1,000+ registrants in March 2019 and London in June 2019. The June 2020 Wharton Global Forum in Singapore shifted to a virtual Lifelong Learning experience with over 400 in attendance.
Wharton Increases Campaign Goal
Wharton announced increasing its campaign goal from $850 million to $1 billion in 2018, an opportunity made possible by record levels of support and engagement from alumni and friends. The Wharton campaign cabinet formed with Marc Rowan, W’84, WG’85 and Jamie Dinan, W’81 serving as co-chairs and Wharton executive board members continually serving as integral leaders in campaign efforts.
Capital Projects
Capital projects have transformed Wharton and Penn’s campus.
Tangen Hall
Tangen Hall is a central hub connecting entrepreneurs across the University, made possible by the AKO Foundation, the charitable foundation established by Nicolai Tangen, W’92 and Katja Tangen.
Academic Research Building
The Academic Research Building is a new mixed-use building with a special focus in data and analytics.
The Lauder Institute
The Lauder Institute building underwent a major renovation, thanks to a generous contribution from Ronald S. Lauder, W’65.
Larry Robbins House
Larry Robbins House became the new home of the Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology and was named in honor of donor Larry Robbins, ENG’92, W’92.
Mack Pavilion
Mack Pavilion was constructed and serves as home of the William and Phyllis Mack Institute for Innovation Management, all made possible by William Mack, W’61 and Phyllis Mack.
Analytics
Analytics at Wharton was established in 2019, uniting Customer Analytics, Penn Wharton Budget Model, People Analytics, Wharton Neuroscience, and Wharton Research Data Services. Its formation was made possible by an anonymous leadership gift, creating the Data Science and Business Analytics Fund.
Finance
Novel programs and resources shaping the future of finance
Harris Family Alternative Investments Program
Established by Josh Harris, W’86 and Marjorie Harris.
Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance
Created with the support and partnership of Ross Stevens, W’91
Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs
Professorship and Scholars
in Quantitative Finance
Made possible by Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86.
Entrepreneurship
Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship evolved into Venture Lab. Housed in Tangen Hall, Venture Lab provides resources for each stage of the startup life cycle and enables students across the University to explore the world of entrepreneurship.
Stories
Learn about positive experiences, opportunities, and outcomes made possible by the philanthropy of Wharton alumni, donors, and friends.
Campaign in Review
Experience Impact in Action
The world and its complex challenges require innovative solutions. The More Than Ever campaign positioned Wharton to meet these challenges head on. Philanthropic support during this campaign significantly increased Wharton’s capacity to incubate ideas, power insights, and create leaders who change the world.
Ways to Give
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu
The University's fiscal year is July 1 – June 30.
▼ Give Online
▼ Give by Phone
Call The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868
▼ Give by Mail
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▼ Gifts of Cash
Cash gifts can be made by check or charged to a credit card. Charitable gifts of cash are deductible up to 60% of the donor’s adjusted gross income in the year of the gift with any balance carried forward up to five more years. In valuing any charitable gift for tax purposes, the donor must reduce the gift amount by the fair market value of any goods or services received from the charity. Wharton’s Fiscal Year is July 1- June 30.
▼ Donor-Advised Funds or Private Foundations
Recommend or direct gifts through donor-advised funds or private foundations.
Penn’s Tax ID/EIN is 23-1352685
Make donations payable to “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
Designate gift to The Wharton Fund.
▼ Bank Wires
Send your gift via a bank wire to:
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Account Name: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania – Gifts Accounting
Account# 2000030009956
Reference: Name and Affiliation (example: Susan Lee, WG’99)
For Domestic Wires and ACH’s
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For International Wires Only
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▼ Appreciated Securities
The transfer of stock from a donor to Wharton is a fairly simple transaction. Morgan Stanley serves as the University’s main brokerage firm. You will need to work directly with your broker to complete a transfer form and initiate a transfer of stock to the University of Pennsylvania. If you hold the certificate, it is best if those certificates remain unendorsed and you complete a separate stock power form authorizing transfer of ownership from the donor to Wharton.
▼ Charitable Gifts Through Your IRA
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, has extended the IRA Charitable Rollover permanently. The extension allows individuals age 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 from their IRAs to The Wharton School tax-free. You do not receive an income tax charitable deduction. This provision allows you to transfer money from your IRA directly to Wharton, without having to recognize the transfer as taxable income. You should consult with your tax advisors about your specific situations.
The sample letter can be used to send to your IRA plan provider.
▼ Matching Gifts
Don’t miss the unique opportunity to increase the impact of your giving through a matching gift program. To find out if your employer participates and learn more about how to apply a match to your Wharton Fund gift, visit Penn’s matching gifts database. Most matching gifts are made by companies employing Wharton alumni, including:
- Bank of America
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Exxon Mobil
- Goldman Sachs
- IBM
- Microsoft
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Wells Fargo
- And many more
For more information concerning the Matching Gifts Program, you can call +1.215.898.5069 or contact devgifts@dev.upenn.edu.
▼ Giving from Outside U.S.
If you live outside the United States and are considering a gift to Wharton, please visit Penn’s Giving from Outside the U.S. website. If you are a taxpayer in one of the following areas, please visit our country-specific giving pages before making your gift as your contribution may qualify for tax benefits in your home country.
▼ Planned Gifts
Planned gifts can be made through bequests, unitrusts, life insurance, pooled income funds, and real estate. If you are interested in learning more about planned giving opportunities, call +1.215.898.6171 or click on the link below.