There are a number of ways to support the University and make a
difference in the lives of our students.
Outright Gifts
Give an unrestricted gift toward the Annual Fund to support
the University’s most needed priorities such as academic programs,
facility enhancements, technology and the General Scholarship Fund,
or designate a gift to a particular school, college or program.
- Credit Card
Gifts by credit card can be made by calling the University
at (718) 990-1809 and using MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American
Express or by using the University's secure online giving form.
- Checks
Gifts should be made payable to St. John’s University and
mailed to:
St. John’s University
Attn: Gift Processing
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
- Online
Log on to make a gift using our secure and convenient
online giving form.
- Matching Gifts
Double or even triple the impact of a gift by obtaining a
matching gift from participating companies. Learn if your
employer has a matching gift program by searching our matching gift
database, call (718) 990-6927 or contact a representative from
the company’s Personnel or Human Resources office.
- Employee Payroll Deduction
Members of the St. John's faculty, staff and administration
can demonstrate their commitment to St. John's by making a
financial contribution through automatic payroll deduction. A
gift of less than $50 per pay period may entitle employees to Loughlin
Society membership. Gifts from $6.25 per pay period may
entitle employees to Loughlin
Society Patron membership. To enroll or for more
information regarding payroll deductions, contact Devon Dominick
Johnson, Director of Annual Giving, at (718) 990-6927 or e-mail dominicd@stjohns.edu
Pledges
Pledge payments are made over a period of time by check, credit
card or securities. To schedule flexible payment arrangements, call
the Office of Development, Carmen Hammond at (718) 990-5757 or
e-mail givegift@stjohns.edu.
Gifts of Appreciated Assets
Gifts of securities, publicly traded and closely held stock and
real estate, such as a residence or vacation home, entitle donors
to significant charitable tax deductions. Additional planning and
consultation with a financial advisor and a Development Office
representative is required. To make a gift of securities, contact
Carmen Hammond, Director of Gift Administration, at (718) 990-5757
or e-mail hammondc@stjohns.edu to
receive a stock or wire transfer form.
To make a gift of real estate, contact Susan Damiani, Director
of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu
Gifts of Tangible Property
The University welcomes non-cash contributions such as works
of art, antiques, collectibles and other real personal property.
These gifts typically require a considerable amount of attention
and should be discussed with a Development Office representative
before the donation is made. Call the Office of Development at
(718) 990-7562 in advance to discuss a possible gift.
Planned and Deferred Giving
Donors can use planned or
deferred gifts to make a meaningful contribution that will
yield significant tax advantages and financial rewards. A
consultation with an attorney and tax advisor is typically
required. To learn more, call Susan Damiani, Director of Gift
Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu
Contact us online or call
the Office of Development at (718) 990-6234 to speak to a
Development Office representative.