Frequently Asked Questions

You decide where you want to direct your support. Your gift will be allocated to the fund you designate. 

No. All undesignated gifts will be directed to the MUSC Employee Initiatives Fund. This fund is supported solely by MUSC employees. It provides grants to programs and projects throughout MUSC that support education, patient care and research, and receive little or no funding from other sources.

Giving is flexible and you can give a gift any time of year. 

No, they are separate campaigns. Trident United Way raises money for non-profit programs across the Lowcountry, but with the employee giving program, your gifts stay right here, funding only MUSC programs, services, scholarships, and projects.

Payroll deductions begin with the first pay period after you request your donation and are recurring. You can make changes to your deduction or cancel at anytime.

You can access charitable tax documents at anytime throughout the year. Log in to OurDay à Select “view payslips” à Select last pay period (for example December 2023) à Select “view” à Search under “post tax deductions” . This will show current and YTD deductions. 

Yes, gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

The MUSC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of MUSC. It is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, to which contributions are tax deductible. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors, and manages funds that support education, patient care and research at MUSC.

The Office of Advancement is available to answer your questions. Contact us by phone, email or visit in person.