AAUW has more than 100,000 members and donors across the nation as well as 550 college/university partners all working to further its mission. Since its founding in 1881, AAUW has taken positions on and supported important educational, economic, and social issues.

AAUW is a 501(c)(3) charitable entity, and The AAUW Funds support its work.  The Funds include:

 9110-AAUW Greatest Needs Fund allows AAUW to respond rapidly, in our communications and advocacy, to critical issues affecting women as they emerge.  It is also what fuels our groundbreaking research and effective advocacy work to pass fair-pay laws and other key equity legislation.

4450-Education & Training Fund addresses the barriers that prevent women from thriving in school and pursuing the careers of their dreams. That means championing equal access to education and ensuring women can learn in environments free from harassment and discrimination.

4449-Economic Security Fund promotes women’s livelihoods through advocacy for fair-pay, legislation, researching the pay gap, training women to negotiate for the salaries they deserve, and advising employers on fostering fair cultures.

4452-Leadership Fund supports AAUW’s work to bolster the number of women in top roles across all industries by addressing systematic biases and giving women the skills and resources they need to lead.

4451-Governance & Sustainability Fund enables AAUW to function as effectively and efficiently as possible—following the latest best practices for hiring and governance and incorporating state-of-the-art technology into our member database and other systems.

2504-National Conference for College Women Student Leaders Scholarships provides access for a broader and more diverse audience to be a part of the leadership training, inspiration and networking opportunities provided during this event.

Contributions to the above funds are tax deductible.

Giving unrestricted gifts to AAUW Funds is the best way to provide general support to AAUW where it is most needed for programs. By giving unrestricted gifts to AAUW Funds, a donor receives the benefit of a tax-deduction and makes it possible to respond to the most urgent needs and greatest opportunities to break through educational and economic barriers — and makes the biggest impact on women and girls who are working for their fair chance. It is also possible to restrict tax-deductible gifts to specific funds or programs.

Make checks payable to AAUW-LWB and include the “Lake Washington Branch #WA9017” in the memo section to ensure that the branch is credited for your gift. If you prefer to restrict your gift to a specific fund, please indicate the name or number of the fund on your check or any accompanying document. Mail your check to the branch AAUW Funds chair at Box 40354, Bellevue WA 98015. Or you can contribute online using our secure website. (Do you have an account with password?) Go to AAUW.org; click DONATE and select fund to which you wish to donate; click Count Me In and follow the login instructions.