Support for the UW Department of Orthodontics
Purpose of the UWOAA
The purpose of the UWOAA is to support the activities of the UW Department of Orthodontics. Through your generous contributions, the UWOAA has been able to fund important and recurring activities that directly benefit the department and its students.
How Your Contributions Make an Impact
The UWOAA has created an endowment, and the interest from these funds is used to support key initiatives:
- Orthodontic Graduate Student Research Projects: Largely funded by the UWOAA.
- Events: Sponsorship of Thesis Day, the Alton Moore Lecture, and alumni reunions or receptions at regional and national meetings.
- Exams: Assistance with expenses for the ABO exam.
Specific Initiatives Funded by Donations
Some contributions have been directed toward specific projects, including:
- Moore-Riedel Chair and Kokich-Shapiro Endowment: Supporting the department’s educational mission.
- Orthodontic Clinic Remodel (2011): Completely funded by alumni donations.
Your support helps sustain the Department’s tradition of excellence.
How to Donate
Tax Considerations
Donations to both the UWOAA and the UW are tax-deductible. Documentation for tax purposes will be provided by the respective entities.
Donation Methods
The easiest way to donate is online via credit card:
- UWOAA Contributions: https://uwoaa.org/contribution/
- UW Orthodontics Funds: https://www.washington.edu/giving/make-a-gift/?source_typ=2&source=EDI
Alternatively, donations can also be made via check. Please specify which fund you wish to support or indicate if your contribution is for the general activities of the UWOAA.
For large donations, charitable trusts, or including the department in your will, please contact:
- Peter Shapiro ([email protected])
- Greg Huang ([email protected])
Donation Recognition: UWOAA vs. UW
Both the UWOAA and the UW track lifetime donations, and donors may receive special recognition or perks at various credit levels.
UWOAA Donations
- Donations to the UWOAA provide UWOAA credit.
- UW credit depends on the purpose of the donation:
- Donations to the UWOAA Endowment remain with the UWOAA and do not generate UW credit.
- If a donation is designated for a UW Orthodontics Fund (e.g., Moore-Riedel Chair), the UWOAA will transfer the funds to the UW, and UW credit will be provided.
UW Donations
- Donations made directly to UW Orthodontic Funds or Endowments will result in UW credit and UWOAA credit.
- The UW shares donor information with the UWOAA quarterly to ensure proper recognition.
Current UW Orthodontic Funds and Endowments
- Chair’s Fund for Excellence in Orthodontics
Supports new initiatives and areas of greatest need. - Orthodontics Memorial Fund
Supports graduate student research. - Orthodontics Graduate Student Fund
Directly supports graduate students. - Kokich-Shapiro Endowed Fund for Excellence in Orthodontics
Funds the annual Kokich-Shapiro Lecturer and the Kokich-Shapiro Endowed Professor. - Moore-Riedel Chair in Orthodontics
Attracts and retains distinguished faculty in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Biology. - Turpin Endowed Program Support Fund in Orthodontics
Supports the annual Orthodontic graduation event.
Contact Information
For any questions about donations or further assistance, please contact:
- Peter Shapiro: [email protected]
- Greg Huang: [email protected]
