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LUMS at 40 Gala in New York
FOL USA qualifies for matching grants under Benevity and is Zakat-eligible
Would you prefer to make your gift through your employer’s giving platform using the Friends of LUMS USA EIN?
Friends of LUMS – USA Association
Employer Identification Number (EIN)03-0412310
Contact personMr. Idris Kothari
Emailfol.usa@lums.edu.pk
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Frequently Asked Questions
SBA 100 for 100 provides interest-free loans (Qarz-e-Hasna) to LUMS students facing financial barriers. The NOP identifies talented students from underserved communities across Pakistan and provides admitted NOP scholars with comprehensive financial support, including tuition, campus housing, meals, and living support.
Friends of LUMS USA is a tax-exempt organisation registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Donations made by eligible U.S. taxpayers may qualify for tax deductions in accordance with IRS regulations.
LUMS is Pakistan’s leading private research university, committed to academic excellence, transformative education, and expanding access to talented students through scholarships and financial aid. Friends of LUMS USA (FOL-USA) is its U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) affiliate, enabling U.S. donors to support LUMS’s educational, research, and institutional priorities through tax-deductible contributions.
Yes, donors may route Zakat through FOL USA, and funds are distributed to eligible students per LUMS Zakat guidelines.
Yes, you can mark your gift as Zakat for Shariah compliance.
Yes. Many U.S. employers match contributions through platforms like Benevity.
Donations routed through FOL USA support scholarships, financial aid, research initiatives, and other philanthropic priorities identified by LUMS.
Yes. FOL USA is recognized as a U.S. tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). This means that donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170, subject to their individual tax circumstances.
Gifts made will directly support talented undergraduate students at LUMS through one of two pathways: SBA 100 for 100 (Qarz-e-Hasna) or the National Outreach Programme (NOP).
FOL USA is independently registered in the U.S., with operations overseen by its Board and representatives. Donation recording and beneficiary coordination are managed through the Office of Advancement at LUMS.
Email: fol.usa@lums.edu.pk
Yes. FOL USA issues official receipts acceptable for IRS tax deduction claims.
The LUMS Office of Advancement shares annual impact and utilization reports with donors, highlighting supported students, fund allocation, and impact.
