When will my card be charged?
Your credit or debit card will be charged immediately after you make your gift.
What if I don't see my school or organization on the list?
If you do not see the school, organization or program that you would like to support, please select "RIT Fund (formerly Area of Greatest Need)" to give RIT the greatest flexibility, or choose "Other” and indicate in the comments field where you would like to direct your gift.
Will I receive a receipt for my gift?
Yes! For gifts made through this online form, you will receive an immediate email confirmation that will serve as your official RIT receipt. Gifts by mail, online pledge payment, or other method will receive a receipt shortly after you make your gift.
What is the Sentinel Society?
The Sentinel Society recognizes a community of leadership donors who make a meaningful annual investment in the university. Together, these donors play a pivotal role in providing gifts that provide financial aid scholarships and fund RIT’s most pressing and immediate needs across campus. To learn more, visit the Sentinel Society website. To join today, please complete our online form.
Already a Sentinel member?
As a Sentinel member, you have a special opportunity to participate in ROAR Day. From October 16 through October 31, we are encouraging members to lead the way in ROARing for RIT. Simply make a pledge payment at rit.edu/pledgepay or an additional outright gift to any of the Sentinel impact areas.
Thank you for continuing to make an incredible difference for RIT and our students through your Sentinel Society membership.
Not a Sentinel Society member yet?
Sentinel members receive invitations to exclusive in-person and virtual experiences, early registration to select events, and recognition in our online Sentinel Honor Roll. They also receive exclusive membership communications, opportunities to engage with faculty and university leadership, and access to a community of like-minded philanthropists.
You can complete your pledge online or download a form and mail it to the address provided. All Sentinel pledge payments made from October 16 through Noon on October 31, count in ROAR Day.
Who should I contact if I have a question about my gift?
For general questions about your gift, please email givetorit@rit.edu. For any questions or to make a gift by phone call 800-477-0376.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
RIT, under IRS law, qualifies as a charitable and tax-exempt organization. If you make a charitable gift to RIT, you may take an income tax deduction. Under current law, contributions to charitable organizations are tax deductible only for taxpayers who itemize. For itemizers, such donations generally reduce taxable income and, therefore, federal income tax liability. RIT recommends you consult with a tax advisor when attempting to claim a charitable deduction. For more information, please visit the IRS website.
Still have questions?
Contact us at 800-477-0376 or givetorit@rit.edu.
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