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• Student organizations do not have their own Tax ID Number unless they are affiliated with a National Organization that has their own Tax ID Number.
  • Nationally affiliated student organizations must contact their national organization for information and access to the national organization’s Tax ID Number.
• Most student organizations request Associated ��֦��Ƶ, Inc. (ASI) to share their Tax ID number with potential donors and fundraising activities. The following information provides more details and procedures regarding requesting a Tax ID, setting up fundraisers, solicitating donations/sponsorships, and accepting donations.

1. It is crucial to meet with your Student Life and Development advisor to assist you with the process, draft solicitation letters, and develop a list of possible donors.
2. Student organizations soliciting donations and gifts are required to have an Agency Account with ASI, as all donations must be deposited into the organization’s Agency Account at the ASI Business Office.  Monies to be solicited must support the educational mission of the University and activities ��֦��Ƶthe general purpose of the student organization.
3. Student Organizations should prepare a letter to send to potential donors with a closing that states: “Tax ID Number available upon request.”  Work with your Student Life & Development Advisor to draft an appropriate donation letter.
4. If a donor requests a Tax ID Number, complete the
   1. The ASI Tax ID number will be sent to the donor directly.
   2. If the donor requests that your student organization complete an application first before receiving a donation, please contact ASI Business Office Associate, Stewart Ohanesian, who will arrange a meeting with your student organization to complete the application process.

Student organizations may set up fundraisers with restaurants by following these steps:

1. Work with the restaurant on scheduling and any required paperwork.
2. Work with the ASI Business Office (PH1-107) to obtain a W9 as required by the restaurant.
3. After your restaurant fundraiser event, the restaurant will mail the profits to the ASI Business Office. 

ASI Business Office

1212 Bellflower Blvd., USU-229

Long Beach, ��֦��Ƶ90815

For further information, please contact your Student Life and Development Advisor.

CashNet is the only campus approved online eCommerce program. Student groups are not allowed to use other online eCommerce programs, such as EventBrite, Venmo, PayPal, etc. due to accountability, liability, and safety concerns.

A CashNet site can be used to collect student organization dues, sell student organization merchandise (i.e. t-shirts), and collect online donations. Funds collected through CashNet are directly transferred automatically into the student organization ASI Agency Account.

Please work with your Student Life and Development Advisor to request a CashNet site.

Student Organizations should prepare a letter to send to potential donors with a closing that states: “Tax ID Number available upon request.”  Download the Word Document and modify as needed for your student organization’s purpose.

Your Student Life and Development Advisor will assist you in preparing a proper donation/sponsorship letter. You should also work with your Student Life and Development Advisor to prepare a timeline, check list, sponsor solicitation list, and brainstorm other ideas/steps to ensure that your fundraising efforts are successful.

For any other questions/concerns regarding donations, fundraisers, and Tax ID information, please contact your Student Life and Development Advisor. They will help guide and explain any unversity policies and procedures that relate to your fundraising efforts.