Frequently Asked Question’s
Where can I find out what I gave last year?
If you donated online, log in and go to My Account page.
If you donated using the paper pledge form, we'd be happy to send you your donation history. Please use this contact form. May I add a charitable organization to the UMACC list? Yes! All 501(c)(3) nonprofits may receive donations via UMACC. If you are a UMass employee or retiree, please log in and submit a request at any time.
What are this year's giving levels and priorities?
Are you able to go up a level?
Please consider adding at least one Western MA nonprofit to your list. It takes a village!
· $5,000+: Visionary Leaders
· $2,500-$4,999: Inspiration Leaders
· $500-2,499: Leader's Circle
· $250-$499: Champion How much of my donation goes to the charitable organization(s) that I choose?
How much of my donation goes to the charitable organization(s) that I choose? The charities of your choice receive 94% and our Campaign Fiscal Administrator (CHC: Creating Healthier Communities) receives 6%. If applicable, credit card fees will also be deducted from your donation.
We are proud to say that 100% of UMACC donations go to nonprofit organizations! (with the exception of applicable credit card fees). CHC is a nonprofit whose mission is to bring communities, nonprofits, and businesses together around a shared commitment to better health and wellbeing. UMACC program expenses are paid by the office of External Relations and University Events.
When do payroll deductions begin and how many pay periods will I have to deduct from?
It depends on when you donate!
Donate by December 6 and deductions will start on 1/6/23. You will have a maximum of 26 pay periods to deduct from.
Donate between December 10 and January 14 and deductions will start on 2/3/23. You will have a maximum of 24 pay periods to deduct from.
Donate between January 15 and January 31 and deductions will start on 3/3/23. You will have 22 pay periods to deduct from.
Can I set up an EFT withdrawal, stock transfer, payment through my IRA or be billed?
Yes! All of these are valid forms of payment.
Please check with your financial advisor regarding payment through your IRA. Rules vary individually. You even may find you have more money to donate than you realize!
Please contact our office for more info about these modes of payment.
Where do I get an acknowledgement, I can use for a tax deduction?
Your acknowledgement will be emailed you from the email address...
Feel free to contact the UMACC office with questions by using this contact form or dialing (413) 545-8414
Are payroll deduction contributions pre-tax?
No, payroll-deduction contributions are after tax.
What is the difference between UMACC and the Faculty and Staff Campaign?
The Faculty and Staff Campaign raises money for UMass organizations and is run by the UMass Advancement Office.
UMACC raises money for nonprofit organizations in our community and beyond, and is run by External Relations and University Events.
How and when are donations distributed to the nonprofits?
Pledges and donations will be collected throughout the campaign period which begins in the fall and ends on January 31st.
Checks will be mailed directly to nonprofits on a monthly basis.
Any nonprofits that receive $300 or less in donations will receive 100% of their donation in the March payment. If a nonprofit receives more than $300 in donations, they will receive all 4 quarterly payments. The reason checks are not mailed until March and then are mailed quarterly thereafter is because most of the donations that come in through UMACC are payroll deductions. We must deduct the funds from paychecks before we pay the nonprofits.
The reason checks are not mailed until March and then are mailed quarterly thereafter is because most of the donations that come in through UMACC are payroll deductions. We must deduct the funds from paychecks before we pay the nonprofits.