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Make the extraordinary happen

Students come to UMass Dartmouth with a vision for their futures, ready to dive into new experiences and expand their knowledge. As they immerse themselves in courses, internships, student clubs, or athletics, they realize the extraordinary opportunities that are at their fingertips, many of which are made possible by the philanthropy of our loyal donor community. We are grateful for their donations, which provide financial support for our students, build innovative programs, and elevate the academic experience at UMass Dartmouth. Your generosity is an investment in our students’ and in the SouthCoast.

The University of Massachusetts is a component unit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is exempt from Federal and state income tax under the doctrine of intergovernmental tax immunity found in the U.S. Constitution. The University qualifies as a public charity eligible to receive charitable contributions under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code--an educational organization which normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on.

UMass Tax Status memo