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Donate to WAER

How to Give

There are many ways you can make a gift.

Join a diverse group of individuals and families committed to sustaining WAER and powering our mission to educate, inspire, and inform.

Online by Credit Card or Electronic Funds Transfer
Giving online is safe and secure. You can give a one-time gift or initiate a monthly sustaining gift- you can even choose to make your give in honor or in memory. Sustaining gifts can be made in as little as $5 monthly. DONATE HERE

Gifts by Check
Giving by check is one of the simplest ways to contribute to WAER. Please make your check out to “WAER” and mail to the following address:

WAER
795 Ostrom Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Recommending a grant from your donor advised fund is a powerful way to make your charitable contribution. (Learn more page)
*Note: If you give through an IRA, a DAF or stock shares, we would appreciate your name being clearly identifiable with the transaction so that we may properly acknowledge your contribution.

Gifts of Securities
You may be able to save on income tax and avoid capital gains tax by giving a gift of appreciated stock to WAER. Please contact Tracy Caryl, Director of Development and Membership at tmcaryl@syr.edufor stock transfer instructions or call at 315-506-3853.
*Note: If you give through an IRA, a DAF or stock shares, we would appreciate your name being clearly identifiable with the transaction so that we may properly acknowledge your contribution.

IRA Charitable Distribution
For those 70 ½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may be an advantageous way to make your contribution. Learn more about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) by contacting Tracy Caryl, Director of Development and Membership at tmcaryl@syr.edu or 315-506-3853.

Employer-Matched Gifts
Take an extra step to support WAER by participating in your company’s matching gift program. Contact your HR department to see if your employer will match your gift. WAER’s tax ID is 15-0532081.
WAER from the years past.
WAER from the years past looking into the future with your support.