Corporate Giving and Sponsorship

Corporate Giving

Support Our Mission Through Philanthropy

Corporate Giving is a direct way for companies to invest in the mission of the Institute for Social Sciences & Humanities (ISSH). As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all corporate donations are fully tax-deductible under U.S. law.

Your contribution strengthens independent research, education, and community programs. Corporate Giving involves no exchange of goods or promotional benefits, ensuring full compliance with IRS regulations.Ideal for:
• CSR & philanthropic programs
• Corporate foundations
• Matching-gift initiatives

Did you know that ISSH is a qualified organization on the benevity platform

Give Through Benevity

ISSH is fully verified and available on Benevity.org, the global platform used by thousands of companies for employee giving and corporate philanthropy.

If your company uses Benevity, you can support ISSH directly through payroll giving, corporate matching, or special giving campaigns.

Benefits of donating through Benevity:
• Streamlined, secure giving for employees
• Automatic corporate matching (if enabled by your employer)
• Real-time tax documentation and reporting
• Recognized as a verified nonprofit partnerSearch for “Institute for Social Sciences & Humanities” on Benevity to get started.

How to Donate Through Benevity

1. Log in to your company’s Benevity portal
Access Benevity through your employer’s internal CSR or employee-giving platform.

2. Search for our organization
Enter: Institute for Social Sciences & Humanities
(You can also search by our EIN if you want to include it: provide your EIN and I’ll format it.)

3. Select ISSH as your cause
Open our profile and choose “Donate” or “Support this Cause.”

4. Choose your giving method. You can donate through:
• Payroll giving
• One-time or recurring credit card donations
• Company matching programs (if offered)

5. Submit your donation
Your contribution is processed securely, and Benevity will issue the relevant receipts or tax documents automatically.

6. (Optional) Join or create a Workplace Giving Campaign
If your company runs campaigns or volunteer programs, you can add ISSH to those as well.


Corporate Sponsorship

Partner With ISSH and Gain Meaningful Recognition

Corporate Sponsorship lets companies support ISSH programs, events, and initiatives while receiving mission-aligned visibility in return. Under IRS guidelines, qualified sponsorships allow ISSH to acknowledge your support with name or logo recognition—without providing advertising or endorsements.

Your sponsorship helps expand our public programming and global outreach while aligning your brand with education, social impact, and academic freedom.

Sponsors may receive:
• Logo/name recognition on materials
• Acknowledgment at events
• Inclusion on the ISSH website or publicationsIdeal for:
• Brand alignment & visibility
• Program and event support
• Social-impact partnerships


Please note: This description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Your company should consult its tax advisor to confirm deductibility or business expense treatment based on its specific structure and the nature of the support.

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An Invitation to Join

ISSH invites corporations, foundations, and individuals who share this belief to join the circle of supporters sustaining the Endowment. Every contribution—large or small—helps preserve academic freedom and extend the reach of free, critical, multilingual education.