The University of Pittsburgh through its Division of Philanthropic & Alumni Engagement (PAE), cultivates and manages relationships with contributors, alumni, and other constituents to generate support for teaching, research and public service. All gifts and donations meant to benefit Pitt are subject to strict accounting rules and other federal reporting requirements such as section 117 of the Higher Education Act. This Act requires academic institutions such as Pitt to report foreign gifts and contracts that meet certain dollar thresholds to the U.S. Department of Education on a bi-annual basis.
Gifts and donations can be monetary or in-kind and must be reviewed, approved, and processed through PAE so that the University can properly account for the funds and manage the important relationships that are behind each gift or donation. Please contact PAE directly or through one of its division or school contacts with questions about gifts or donations.