News & Views #2

Atlanta 2023 – Dean Erika James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06

Picture of Co-president of the Wharton Club of Atlanta Rekha Menon-Varma, WG'06, with Dean James. of the Wharton School

Wharton Impact Tour: Atlanta 2023 Dean James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06, Discuss Wharton’s Future and the Wharton Way. On September 28, over 100 alumni joined Dean James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06, the Co-President of the Wharton Club of Atlanta, at the Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead, for a celebration of Atlanta’s…Read More

September 2023 • Edition 25

September 2023 • Edition 25 Wharton Impact announces new Tour dates with Dean Erika James and spotlights Robb LeMasters, W'99, and one of the School's fundraising priorities: the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity. Join Dean James on the Wharton Impact Tour The Wharton Impact Tour has been visiting cities around…Read More

From One Board to Another: Robb LeMasters, W’99, Makes an Impact at Wharton

From One Board to Another: Robb LeMasters, W’99, Makes an Impact at Wharton Robb LeMasters, W’99, is helping to expand the ESG Initiative and showing Whartonites new ways to make an impact. Growing up in Southern California, Robb LeMasters, W’99, was initially unsure where to apply to college. Then he…Read More

August 2023 • Edition 24

Dante Cruz, W’25, and Catherine Buren, W’25, Nu’25.

August 2023 • Edition 24 This summer, thanks to the support of donors like you, Wharton undergraduates explored potential careers; the Lauder Institute added a new language program; and Wharton Global Youth launched an investment competition for secondary students. Wharton Students Capitalize on Summer Internships Dante Cruz, W’25, and Catherine…Read More

I am giving from outside the U.S., how can I give?

Question: I am giving from outside the U.S., how can I give? Answer: 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…Read More

What is Wharton’s Tax ID Number?

Question: What is Wharton's Tax ID Number? Answer: The Wharton School's tax ID/EIN number is 23-1352685. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization and charitable gifts made to the School are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Back to Wharton Fund…Read More

How can I find out if my employer will match my gift?

Question: How can I find out if my employer will match my gift? Answer: 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,…Read More

Who Should I Make Checks To?

Question: Who Should I Make Checks To? Answer: Make checks payable to “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” At this time, we are asking that all checks be sent directly to the bank for processing. Please include your name (and your spouse's name if applicable), affiliation(s) and how to…Read More

How will my gift to Wharton also benefit the University?

Question: How will my gift to Wharton also benefit the University? Answer: As a school of The University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School is a valuable partner within the University. Wharton is recognized as an engine for creating leaders who will change the world and that is a mission and…Read More

Why did I receive a request for support from another University of Pennsylvania school or center as well as a request from The Wharton Fund?

Question: Why did I receive a request for support from another University of Pennsylvania school or center as well as a request from The Wharton Fund? Answer: If you hold multiple academic degrees or have an affiliation with other schools or centers at the University, you might receive solicitations for…Read More