1.   What is the WIIT Charitable Trust?

2.   Is the WIIT Charitable Trust related to the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)?

3.   What are the goals of the Trust?

4.   What type of projects has or will the WIIT Charitable Trust fund?

5.   Who can contribute to the WIIT Charitable Trust?

6.   How can I become involved in the WIIT Charitable Trust?

1. What is the WIIT Charitable Trust?

The WIIT Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization. It was created in 2001 to fund charitable, scientific, and educational activities in international trade. Its mission is to promote public knowledge and understanding of international trade and international business and strengthen the role of women therein by being a valued source of information and by globally sponsoring research, educational programs, and information-sharing activities

2. Is the WIIT Charitable Trust related to the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)?

The Association of Women in International Trade, Inc. (WIIT) is the Trustee for the WIIT Charitable Trust, but they are separate legal entities. WIIT is a 501(c)(6) professional organization; membership fees and corporate sponsorships paid to WIIT are generally not tax deductible. The WIIT Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization; contributions are tax deductible by the donor. The Trust Committee performs WIIT's duties as Trustee.

3. What are the goals of the Trust?

A major goal of the Trust is to provide timely and consistent "leadingedge" information on trends in international trade. Another goal of the Trust is to develop and disseminate information and facilitate access to current issues impacting international trade. Another goal is to promote careers in international trade. A fourth goal is to highlight women in international trade and business.

4. What type of projects has or will the WIIT Charitable Trust fund?

The first project of the WIIT Charitable Trust was the 2001 Public Opinion Poll on International Trade, used to measure U.S. voters' attitudes toward and knowledge of international trade. Using a non-biased, telephone survey conducted by a professional polling firm, the poll was able to assess both current attitudes and trends or shifts over time.

Another educational project by the Trust is to target students. Using various activities aimed at educating elementary and secondary school students, the project explains what is international trade, how it affects students' lives and communities, and what types of career opportunities the field offers. Specific projects under consideration include a web education program and an adopt-a-school project that incorporates a mentoring program and a debate program.

Other activities planned by the Trust include trade education projects, seminars and conferences, with noted experts on various subjects in international trade and business. The Trust also intends to survey women's versus men's salaries and professional qualifications in the field of international trade and business. By scientifically gathering data from women and men employed in a range of positions in the field of international trade and business, the survey will compare their respective salaries, education, qualifications, experience, and other differentiating factors.

5. Who can contribute to the WIIT Charitable Trust?

Foundations, corporations and individuals can contribute to the WIIT Charitable Trust. There are different levels of contributions, and contributions may be made for a specific WIIT Charitable Trust project or as unrestricted funds. The amount of the contribution that is tax deductible will vary depending on services received for payment, but generally will be approximately 80% of the amount contributed.

6. How can I become involved in the WIIT Charitable Trust?

The WIIT Charitable Trust Committee welcomes the talents of anyone interested in volunteering. Please contact us for further information.

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