A Special Message from Dean Erika H. James:
With your generosity, we can empower Wharton together
Gifts to The Wharton Fund propel the School forward, enabling us to lead the agenda for business worldwide. To continue this work, we need your support. Your gift allows us to be flexible and responsive to the rapidly changing academic and business climate.
With support from The Wharton Fund, we are strengthening the School’s essential pillars.
- The Future of Finance maintains Wharton’s reputation as “The Finance School”
- Analytics at Wharton keeps Wharton on the cutting edge of the business world by capitalizing on data-driven insights
- A focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation enables the School’s researchers and students to incubate ideas that will shape the future.
A Special Message from Dean Erika H. James:
With your generosity, we can empower Wharton together
Gifts to The Wharton Fund propel the School forward, enabling us to lead the agenda for business worldwide. To continue this work, we need your support. Your gift allows us to be flexible and responsive to the rapidly changing academic and business climate.
With support from The Wharton Fund, we are strengthening the School’s essential pillars.
- The Future of Finance maintains Wharton’s reputation as “The Finance School”
- Analytics at Wharton keeps Wharton on the cutting edge of the business world by capitalizing on data-driven insights
- A focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation enables the School’s researchers and students to incubate ideas that will shape the future.
Dean Erika James’ Fall Message
The Dean’s message includes her thoughts about today’s Wharton and her plans for the School. She shares her vision for the future of Wharton with initiatives like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (CEO).
Dean Erika James’ Fall Message
The Dean’s message includes her thoughts about today’s Wharton and her plans for the School. She shares her vision for the future of Wharton with initiatives like environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (CEO).
The Wharton Fund supports
Through The Wharton Fund, the Wharton community comes together to advance and support the people, programs, and initiatives that ensure the School remains at the forefront of business education and thought leadership worldwide. The collective power of unrestricted giving allows the School to respond dynamically to immediate needs, unexpected opportunities, and world-changing events and ideas.
The Wharton Fund supports
Through The Wharton Fund, the Wharton community comes together to advance and support the people, programs, and initiatives that ensure the School remains at the forefront of business education and thought leadership worldwide. The collective power of unrestricted giving allows the School to respond dynamically to immediate needs, unexpected opportunities, and world-changing events and ideas.
Everything Wharton Does, The Wharton Fund Supports
The School is educating more students, conducting more research, and disseminating thought leadership around the world – more than ever before. This growth is the result of your investment.
Unrestricted giving supported the following areas during Fiscal Year 2022:
MBA Financial Aid (28%)
MBA Financial Aid contributed to a more equitable student body by ensuring the Wharton experience was affordable to students regardless of their financial needs or situation.
Technology and Digital Resources (8%)
Wharton’s technology infrastructure, along with digital resources such as Wharton School Press, continued to keep the School connected and engaged — worldwide.
Administrative Departments (17%)
Administrative departments, like Wharton’s Marketing and Communications division, worked to reinforce the School’s brand — increasing the visibility of Wharton worldwide.
Centers and Research (16%)
Initiatives, like Wharton Interactive and Wharton People Analytics, ensured the School remained a hub for leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Student Programming (14%)
From MBA Leadership Ventures and Semester in San Francisco to inventive curriculum enhancements and modifications, student programming increased the value of a Wharton degree.
Campus Facilities (11%)
With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, investments were made toward maintenance and facility upgrades from coast to coast.
Global Research and Initiatives (6%)
Programs such as Global Modular Courses and Wharton’s Global Immersion Program motivated Wharton students to be impactful global citizens.
Leadership and Loyalty
The Wharton Fund Giving Societies
The Benjamin Franklin Society
The Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the School’s leadership annual giving circle. Members generously contribute $2,500 or more annually to The Wharton Fund. Alumni, up to four years after graduation, are eligible to join with contributions of $1,000 or more. Wharton thrives on the outsized impact of BFS members.
The Loyalty Society
The Wharton School recognizes those who have given three or more consecutive fiscal years to The Wharton Fund as members of The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society.
Leadership and Loyalty
The Wharton Fund Giving Societies
The Benjamin Franklin Society
The Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the School’s leadership annual giving circle. Members generously contribute $2,500 or more annually to The Wharton Fund. Alumni, up to four years after graduation, are eligible to join with contributions of $1,000 or more. Wharton thrives on the outsized impact of BFS members.
The Loyalty Society
The Wharton School recognizes those who have given three or more consecutive fiscal years to The Wharton Fund as members of The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society.
Thank You to Our Donors!
Support of The Wharton Fund is appreciated now, more than ever.
Thank You to Our Donors!
Support of The Wharton Fund is appreciated now, more than ever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions about investing in the School’s people and programs with The Wharton Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions about investing in the School’s people and programs with The Wharton Fund.
Support The Wharton Fund. We can empower the School together.
Support The Wharton Fund. We can empower the School together.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about The Wharton Fund? Reach out any time to one of our Wharton Liaisons. Not sure who to contact? Contact our office +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu
Beth Truta Morris
Director
15th Reunion
Full-Time MBA Classes 2004 – 2008
The Wharton Fund
truta@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.898.3552
Diana Paterno
Senior Associate Director
The Wharton Fund
dianapat@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.292.5959
Cynthia Orr
Associate Director
MBAs for Executives
corr@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.267.698.5700
Kinjal Mathur
Senior Associate Director
10th, 20th, 25, and 30th Reunions
Full-Time MBA Classes:
1991 – 2000 and 2009 – 2014
kinjalm@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.302.668.9895
Jamie Lemisch
Associate Director
35th-50th Reunions & prior
Full-Time MBA Classes:
1990 and prior
jlemisch@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.267.353.4149
Laurie Rothenberg
Associate Director
1st and 5th Reunions
Full-Time MBA Classes:
2015-2022
lauriero@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.779.7330
Contact Us
Do you have questions about The Wharton Fund? Reach out any time to one of our Wharton Liaisons. Not sure who to contact? Contact our office +1.215.898.7868 or whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu
Beth Truta Morris
Director
15th Reunion
Full-Time MBA Classes 2004 – 2008
The Wharton Fund
truta@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.898.3552
Cynthia Orr
Associate Director
MBAs for Executives
corr@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.267.698.5700
Kinjal Mathur
Senior Associate Director
10th, 20th, 25, and 30th Reunions
Full-Time MBA Classes:
1991 – 2000 and 2009 – 2014
kinjalm@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.302.668.9895
Laurie Rothenberg
Associate Director
1st and 5th Reunions
Full Time MBA Classes:
2015-2022
lauriero@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.779.7330
Diana Paterno
Senior Associate Director
The Wharton Fund
dianapat@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.215.292.5959
Jamie Lemisch
Associate Director
35th-50th Reunions & prior
Full Time MBA Classes:
1990 and prior
jlemisch@wharton.upenn.edu
+1.267.353.4149
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
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 allocate your gift (ex. The Wharton Fund).
Make checks payable to
“The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
For USPS
University of Pennsylvania
Office of the Treasurer
PO BOX 71332
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For FedEx and UPS Deliveries Only
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton External Affairs
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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
ABA Routing #: 121-000-248
For International Wires Only
SWIFT CODE: WFBIUS6S
CHIPS: 0407
▼ 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.