{"id":5369,"date":"2024-06-13T14:58:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T18:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/qcf\/?page_id=5369"},"modified":"2024-08-23T15:15:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T19:15:39","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/alumni\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/06\/Queens-College-Front-Gate.png&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p><span>If you have any additional questions, please email us at <a href=\"mailto:QC.Foundation@qc.cuny.edu\">QC.Foundation@qc.cuny.edu<\/a> or call us at (718) 997-3920.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#E71939&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;If Queens College is a public institution, why does it need private donations?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The State of New York provides <strong>only part<\/strong> of Queens College\u2019s annual operating budget. Private philanthropy provides the crucial margin of excellence that closes the funding gap and ensures that the needs of our students and faculty are met. Private gifts allow Queens College to recruit and retain the best and brightest faculty, build world-class facilities and research programs, and provide scholarships to deserving students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is my gift tax-deductible?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The Queens College Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. You should consult with your tax attorney\/advisor concerning the deductibility of your gift.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I direct my gift to an area important to me?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes. We encourage our alumni and friends to make contributions to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qccommunity.qc.cuny.edu\/QueensCollege\/Support\"><em><span><strong>Fund for Queens College<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em><span>\u00a0which addresses the greatest needs at Queens College. However, you can designate your contribution to an academic department or division, the\u00a0<\/span><span><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/library.qc.cuny.edu\/\">Queens College Library<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><span>, or any officially recognized area of the College. You can support what matters most to you while making a difference in the life of a student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I give an anonymous gift?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, donors often choose to remain anonymous. Queens College always respects a donor&#8217;s stated wish for privacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can my employer match my gift?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes.\u00a0<\/span><span>Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match or double charitable contributions by their employees. Employee spouses and retirees are often eligible as well. If your company matches, request the appropriate forms from the company&#8217;s Department of Human Resources and mail them with your donations, or process the matching gift request online. Please use the Queens College Foundation Tax ID number 11-6080521.<\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions If you have any additional questions, please email us at QC.Foundation@qc.cuny.edu or call us at (718) 997-3920.The State of New York provides only part of Queens College\u2019s annual operating budget. 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