Thank you for considering a gift at the University of Rochester. For your convenience, there are a number of secure ways you can do so.
Online
To make your gift in the most secure way possible, use our secure gift form.
By mail
Print out a giving form and mail it with a check.
Please make the check payable to the University of Rochester in U.S. dollars and please send to:
University of Rochester
Office of Gift and Donor Records
Bloch Alumni and Advancement Center
300 East River Road
Box 270032
Rochester, NY 14627
US
Wiring funds
To wire funds to the University of Rochester, please use the instructions below. Contact the Office of Gift and Donor Services at (585) 275-8602 or email giftoffice@admin.rochester.edu with questions.
Bank
JPMorgan Chase Bank
393 Madison Avenue Floor 22
New York, NY 10179
For ACH Delivery
Bank Routing Number: 028000024
Account Number: 20000012429731
Account Name: University of Rochester
For Wire Transfer/Foreign
Bank Routing Number: 021000021
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33
General Bank Reference Address: JPMorgan Chase New York NY 10017
Account Number: 20000012429731
Account Name: University of Rochester
Reference: Donor Name
Gifts of securities and stocks
By giving appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares that have been owned for more than one year, you can avoid capital gains tax. You also receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift.
A security’s gift value is determined by its fair market value on the day you make the gift. In the case of certificates mailed to us, the date of gift is the date of mailing; if the shares are transferred to the University on the books of a broker or agent, then the gift date is the date of transfer.
To make a gift of securities or stock, please contact the Office of Gift and Donor Services at (585) 275-8602 or email giftoffice@admin.rochester.edu for specific instructions.
IRA charitable rollover
For information on how to make an IRA Charitable Rollover gift to the University of Rochester, please visit these instructions.
Planned giving
A life-income gift, such as a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust, is a gift that pays you income for life. A bequest to the University in your will or designating the University as a beneficiary on a retirement fund are ways to provide future support while retaining access to your assets during your lifetime. If you inform the University of your plans, your commitment will be included in the total amount reported for your class gift. For more information on ways to build your reunion gift, visit the gift planning website.
Learn about how a planned gift qualifies you to become a member of The Wilson Society.
For a personal illustration or confidential conversation about these and other gift options, contact the Office of Trusts, Estates & Gift Planning by calling (585) 275-8894 or 1-800-MELIORA (1-800-635-4672) or emailing giftplanning@rochester.edu.
Gift matching
Many employers have a policy that can effectively double or even triple the amount of contributions of cash or securities by employees and their spouses or partners. Your Human Resources Department should be able to share if they offer such a program. The total amount of your personal pledge, including the match from your employer, will count toward your recognition. If you are celebrating your reunion, it will also count toward your class gift campaign.
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If applicable, please complete and mail the gift matching form (available to download using the gift look up or contacting your human resources department) to the following address:
University of Rochester
Gift & Donor Records
PO Box 270032
Rochester, NY 14627
If you have questions or need assistance, please email us at giftoffice@admin.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-8602.