There are a number of ways to support the University and make a difference in the lives of our students.
Why Give
Outright Gifts
Give an unrestricted gift towards the Annual Fund to support the University’s most needed priorities such as academic programs, facility enhancements, technological improvements or the University’s General Scholarship Fund. You can also designate a gift to a particular school, college or program.
Credit Card Gifts
Gifts by credit card can be made using our online giving form. We offer various giving options including recurring payments.
Checks By Mail
To send a gift by mail, please download our giving form (PDF). All checks should be made out to St. John’s University and mailed to:
St. John’s University
Attn: Gift Processing
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Employee Payroll Deduction
In addition to making gifts by check or credit card, St. John’s employees can demonstrate their commitment to St. John’s by making a financial contribution through automatic payroll deduction. For more information regarding payroll deductions, please contact Scott VanDeusen, Executive Director of Advancement at 718-990-6240 or email [email protected]
Faculty Payroll Deduction Form (PDF)
Administrator Payroll Deduction Form (PDF)
Staff Payroll Deduction Form (PDF)
Matching Gifts
Many employers will often match charitable gifts made by their current employees, retirees and/or spouses. Some companies will double or even triple your gift! Please contact your company’s personnel office to learn more or click here to see if your employer will match your donation.
Donor Bill of Rights
To ensure your confidence in the St. John’s mission and the causes you support, we declare the following donor rights:
- Donations will be used solely to further the mission of the University.
- Information from or about a donor will be held in the strictest confidence and shall not be disclosed without the consent of the donor.
- Designated donations shall be used for the purposes for which they were given. If conditions do not make this possible, then alternative use(s) will be negotiated with the donor.
- Donor will receive a tax receipt for charitable donations.
- Donations for events (e.g. ticket sales) will disclose the actual amount of the ticket price that is receiptable as a charitable donation.
- All communication with individuals representing the University will be conducted in a professional manner.
- The University shall honor any donor’s request not to be contacted with concerning any fundraising activities.
- Donors, upon request, are entitled to the following information at no charge: the most recent St. John’s University Annual Report, audited financial statements, and a listing of the Board of Trustees.
- Financial reports will be factual and accurate.
- Solicitations for donations will be truthful and accurately reflect the mission of the University.
- All fundraising activities conducted on behalf of the University by volunteers or staff shall be conducted with fairness and integrity.
- Donors will receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
- Information about a donor’s gift will be handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
- Donors will be encouraged to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.
How to Give
Giving Societies
SJYOU Loyal
SJYOU Loyal recognizes our alumni and friends who demonstrate their commitment and loyalty to the University by making a gift on an annual basis. This newly established society recognizes individuals who make a gift for two or more consecutive fiscal years (June 1–May 31). Gifts can be designated to any area of the University.
The Loughlin Society
This is St. John’s leadership giving society, its members contributing gifts totaling $1,000 or more toward any University fund. You'll be joining an exclusive group of over 2,000 alumni and friends who have chosen to support St. John's in a very special way.
The McCallen Society
This group consists of donors who have included St. John’s University in their estate plans. Members fulfill their philanthropic goals by securing a future for loved ones and providing much-needed funds to support facilities enhancement, scholarships, advanced technology and innovative academic initiatives.
The Founders Society
Members of this giving society have left an indelible mark on the SJU community, donating cumulative gifts of $1 million or more to the University during the course of their lifetime.
Red White Club
The premier giving society for supporters of Red Storm sports, members of the Red White Club contribute gifts that have an immediate impact on all 17 of our men’s and women’s Division I sports programs.
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Education Alumnus Authors Children’s Book that Celebrates Diversity
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As a Finance major at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, Mr. Jorge took advantage of every opportunity he was offered, including internships, study abroad, fraternity life, and volunteer service, learning valuable life lessons in the process.