American Fund for LSE is the new name for the LSE Centennial Fund, reflecting more accurately the significant philanthropic contribution to the School made by alumni and friends of LSE in the United States through annual and regular giving.
The name change took effect from 1 January 2016. American Fund for LSE is a non-profit "501(c)(3)" organization based in New York through which US taxpayers can direct charitable contributions for the benefit of the London School of Economics. The organization’s tax id or EIN remains unchanged: 52-1908117. Contributions to American Fund for LSE are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Over recent years the Fund has continually supported the LSE Annual Fund. Each year the American Fund supports a wide variety of projects on campus ensuring that donations are used where they are most needed and that they have the largest possible impact at the School.
In 2014/15, the Fund helped to support a range of projects and initiatives across the School that enhance LSE life. These can be viewed in the report to donors.
We hope that you will support the American Fund for LSE this year. It is crucial to the work of the Annual Fund. You enable us to make a difference to student lives and the academic and research rigour of LSE.
Gifts to the American Fund for LSE can be made online, or by sending a check payable to the American Fund for LSE to:
American Fund for LSE,
450 Seventh Avenue,
Suite 1109,
New York,
NY 10123
Tax number: 52-1908117.
Recognising our supporters
The LSE 1895 Society, named in tribute to the founders of the School, recognises donors who make a gift of $1,700 or more within a year.
The generosity of those who support the Annual Fund at a leadership level increases further its impact on campus. Members of the LSE 1895 Society also act as ambassadors to other alumni and friends of the School by showing their commitment to philanthropy in shaping the future of LSE.
LSE 1895 Society giving levels:
Gift Club USA
Shaw Circle $1,700 - $8,499
Wallas Circle $8,500 - $16,999
Webb Circle $17,000+
More information on the 1895 Society can be found here.