Tribute Giving at Wilmington University

Establishing tribute funds supports Wilmington University's mission to provide students with access to education while celebrating and providing a lasting memory of one’s impact.

  Establish a Tribute Fund

Tribute funds may be set up according to your instructions, for the benefit of all students, or may be restricted to a particular college, school, department or program.

Memorial funds provide a meaningful way for a family, foundation or company to honor the memory of a loved one while creating a lasting legacy for current and future students.

Honorary funds show appreciation toward someone who holds an important place in your life. This type of gift is often in dedication of a significant milestone or celebratory occasion.

Contact Us to Start the Process

If you would like to discuss the options available, please contact the Development Office at give@wilmu.edu or 302-356-6889.

  Make a Dedicated Gift

Dedicated gifts may be made at any time in memory of someone special or to honor milestone achievements.

Make a one-time gift online:

  1. Please visit www.wilmu.edu/tributegift
  2. Complete all required sections of the form marked with "*"
  3. Click on the blue drop-down menu titled "Is this in honor or in memory of someone?"
  4. Select the type of dedication, add the name that your donation honors, and select if and how you would like us to notify someone about your donation.

Mail a check:

Checks should be made payable to Wilmington University and mailed to:

Wilmington University Development Office
320 N. DuPont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720

Please include a note of instruction on the memo line, indicating to whom the gift should be dedicated.

  Obituary Information

Should you wish to direct memorial gifts to Wilmington University in an obituary, we suggest the following wording:

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wilmington University in memory of [decedent’s name].

Checks should be made payable to Wilmington University and mailed to:

Wilmington University Development Office
320 N. DuPont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720

Please include [decedent’s name] on the memo line.

Should you wish to make an online gift, please visit www.wilmu.edu/give.

Upon request, a listing of the names and addresses for memorial donors will be provided to the family for acknowledgements.

  While existing scholarship funds are privately funded, those interested are welcome to make a gift to any existing tribute fund.