Stanford’s fiscal year runs September 1 to August 31, and all gifts must be received during this period to be acknowledged in our year-end donor rolls.
Fiscal-Year-End Deadlines
For those wishing to make a gift before fiscal year-end for recognition in donor rolls, see the giving deadlines listed below.
| Gift Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online Gifts | Must be made online by 2pm PDT on August 31 |
| Credit Card Gifts (received by mail or phone at 650-725-4360) | Must be received by Gift Processing no later than 10am PDT on August 31 |
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Gifts by U.S. Mail* (Cash/Check) *A private mail service, such as FedEx or UPS, may be used, but the package containing the gift must be received by August 31. |
Must be received by August 31 |
| Securities Gifts | Check with your broker for the deadline to initiate transfers to ensure receipt by Stanford by 9am PDT on August 31 |
| Wire Transfer Gifts | Must be received by Stanford by 9am PDT on August 31 |
Calendar-Year-End Deadlines
For those wishing to make a gift before calendar year-end for tax purposes, see the giving deadlines listed below.
| Gift Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online Gifts | Must be made online by midnight PST on December 31 |
| Credit Card Gifts (received by mail or phone at 650-725-4360) | Must be received by Gift Processing no later than noon PST on December 31 |
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Gifts by U.S. Mail* (Cash/Check) *Please note: As long as your gift is postmarked by the USPS with a December date, your gift will count as a calendar year gift for tax purposes. However, for gifts and/or stock certificates sent via courier services other than USPS (including FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.), we must receive and sign for them no later than 1pm PST on December 30, 2016. |
Must be postmarked by December 31 |
| Securities Gifts | Check with your broker for the deadline to initiate transfers to ensure receipt by Stanford by 5pm PST on December 30 |
| Wire Transfer Gifts | Must be received by Stanford by 11:59pm PST on December 31 |