The Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance is one of the top public policy schools in the country. Inspired by the legacy of our namesake, the Evans School excels at educating leaders, generating knowledge, and hosting communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems. We are a living lab for collaborative problem-solving.
We are at an inflection point in our nation’s history, and private support has never been so important. Your investment in the Evans School will create access to a world-class education and inspire leaders to reimagine and rebuild our systems to be more inclusive, responsive, and work to improve the public good.
Funding Priorities
The Evans School is focused on growing a workforce of courageous leaders to champion civic well-being through expanded educational pathways and supporting public institutions ,and processes to work better and equitably.
Dean’s Fund for Excellence and Innovation
Enable the Dean to invest in areas of greatest need and promise, responding to emerging opportunities, strengthening our foundation of excellence, and driving innovation that shapes the future of public policy and service.
Undergraduate Public Service Scholar Fund
Ensure that talented, driven students—regardless of circumstance—can fully participate in transformative learning experiences.
Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) Fund
Invest in the public impact research lab that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public to co-design actionable solutions to complex problems so that our public systems and policy serve all individuals equitably and justly.
Planting the Seeds of Change
A planned gift can inspire public service and democratize public policy for generations to come. The Evans School development team looks forward to exploring options to help you craft your legacy, from endowed funds that allow your gift to live on in perpetuity to flexible resources that can be deployed dynamically.
Get StartedStories of Impact
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Alumni In Action
Passports, Playlists, and Public Policy
By Dan Klabunde, MPA ’03 Sue Liu, MPA ’04, Dan Klabunde, MPA ’03, and Amber Talburt, MPA ’03 When I arrived at…
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Alumni In Action
Finding Purpose Across Borders: Xinying Zeng, MPA ’16
How Xinying Zeng’s Evans Education Shaped a Decade of Impact When Xinying Zeng, MPA ’16, left China to pursue graduate school in…
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NextGen SPA
Summer Policy Academy 2026
We are proud to welcome cohort for the 2026 Summer Policy Academy—a dynamic group of emerging change makers, aspiring public service practitioners,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Your gift may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes as allowed by IRS regulations. The UW Foundation’s Federal Tax Id is 94-3079432.
Many employers offer matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your employer, your spouse’s employer, a company on whose board you serve, or from which you have retired has a matching gift policy, please contact their HR department.
You may need the following information:
- Employer Identification Number (EIN) i.e. Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-3079432
- Organization Name: The University of Washington Foundation
- Organization Mailing Address: UW Advancement, Box 359505, Seattle, WA 98195-9505
Submit your matching gift form!
You can do so via email or mail:
Matching Gift Coordinator
UW Office of Gift Services
Box 359505
Seattle, WA 98195-9505
If you have questions or need assistance, you can call 206-543-5241 or e-mail matching@uw.edu.
The Evans School has a number of current funds that fuel inclusive and diverse student participation. If you would like to learn more about creating a new fund to support students, please contact our Director of Development at 206-221-8675 or evansadv@uw.edu.