Giving
Give Now
Online
Make a gift now by credit card, stock transfer, or mutual fund transfer using our online giving forms.
Please complete our check donation form, print it and enclose with a check payable to: "President and Fellows of Harvard College." In the check's memo section, please designate the allocation of the gift. Examples include:
- Harvard College Fund
- Divinity School Annual Fund
- Business School John A. Smith Scholarship Fund
Checks should be mailed to:
Harvard University
PO Box 419209
Boston, MA 02241-9209
For donors choosing Fedex or UPS:
Bank of America Lockbox Services
President & Fellows of Harvard College Box 419209
2 Morrissey Blvd
MA5-527-02-07
Dorchester, MA 02125
Bank Wire
Bank wire instructions for charitable gifts only to President and Fellows of Harvard College.
Receiving Bank Name: Bank of America, N.A.
Receiving Bank Address: 100 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110
Beneficiary Legal Account Name: President & Fellows of Harvard College - RSO Account
Account #: 009429263621
Receiving Bank ACH ABA: 011000138
Receiving Bank Wire ABA: 026009593
Receiving Bank SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N
Memo/Reference: Fundraiser 5-Digit Phone # (e.g. X-XXXX), Donor Last Name, Gift Designation
IMPORTANT - To ensure accurate handling, donors should send a confirmation email to ADS@harvard.edu with the following details:
- Donor Name
- Contact Phone Number
- Date the wire was sent
- Name of the originating bank
- Amount of the bank wire
- Was a wiring fee deducted from the wire amount?
Matching Gifts
Find out if your employer will match your gift using our Matching Gift Program Search.
Stocks
In addition to making a gift now by credit card, you can also make a stock transfer or mutual fund transfer using our online giving forms. Learn more.
Planned Giving
By making a planned gift, you can make a significant gift to Harvard to address some of the world’s most pressing issues through cutting-edge research and the education of tomorrow’s leaders--and gain financial and tax benefits for you and your family.
Bequest
Learn about the types of bequests, benefits, sample language and more by visiting the Bequests section of our web site.
Gifts That Pay You Income
Life income plans enable you to make a meaningful gift to Harvard while receiving significant income and tax benefits. There are several different types of life income gift arrangements available. These include charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and pooled income funds.
Lead Trusts
With a charitable lead trust, you can make annual gifts to support an area of interest to you at Harvard for a term of years, typically between 10 and 20.
Other Assets You Can Give
There are many assets that may be used to fund a significant gift to Harvard, including appreciated securities, real estate, personal property, business interests, retirement plans, life insurance, and many others.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance making a gift, you can call 800-VERITAS (837-4827).