Ways of Giving

There are numerous ways to support MIT Sloan. You can choose the way that works best for you.

• Credit Card

  The fastest way to give to MIT is to make a credit card gift online using our secure server, or by calling 617–253–8270 to provide your credit card information over the phone.

  
   

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• Donor Advised Funds

  A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to easily support your favorite charities. You may also be eligible for certain tax benefits. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.

  If you already benefit from donor-advised funds and would like to send a gift to MIT, please make checks payable to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, attention: MIT Sloan, and mail to the following address:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  P. O. Box 412926

  Boston, MA 02241-2926

  MIT’s tax identification number is 04-2103594. Please specify in the memo that your gift is for MIT Sloan.

  Alternatively, if your donor-advised fund is with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you may recommend a gift to MIT via DAFDIRECT.  

  MIT Donor-Advised Fund

  As of December 2017, MIT Sloan donors may establish an MIT Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) with a gift of 1 million or more. This option allows MIT Sloan donors to establish a charitable account maintained and managed by MIT from which donor-advised distributions can be made from time to time to MIT, as well as to other charitable organizations. Learn more about this option. 

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• Check

  Gifts by check should be made payable to MIT Sloan and mailed to the following address:

  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  P. O. Box 412926

  Boston, MA 02241-2926

  In the memo line, please include the MIT Sloan Annual Fund ID 2504800.

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• Matching Gifts

  Double your impact! Many companies offer matching gift benefits to their employees, doubling the value of their charitable contributions. These donations make a critical difference for MIT Sloan and can help you become a member of the Dean's Circle.  Learn more about matching gifts and see if your company matches. 

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• Wire Transfers

  Wire your gift from anywhere in the world and in any currency—subject to limits imposed by US laws and regulations—directly to MIT Sloan. Your bank of choice should be able to complete this process for you, using the information below.

  Before you send your gift, please email the Office of the Recording Secretary or call 617–253–5048 to inform the Institute of the impending transfer and ensure that it is properly credited.

  ACCOUNT INFORMATION:

  Name of bank to wire funds: Bank of America, NA

  Bank address:
  Bank of America, NA
  100 Federal Street
  Boston, MA 02110

  Wire Payment ABA Routing Number: 026 009 593
  ACH ABA Routing Number: 011 000 138
  SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N
  DDA Account Number: 004622832542 (MIT RSO Gift Receipts)
  International Bank Account Number: N/A

  Wire Details: Please include name and account number (if available) of the MIT Sloan fund or program you wish to support at MIT Sloan.  

  Please note: it is important to determine and use the correct routing number, based on the specifics of your transfer (for example, ACH versus ABA). The money will not be received by our bank if the incorrect routing number is used. Please consult with your banking agent to ensure the proper information and process.

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• Gifts of Stock

  Many alumni prefer to give appreciated securities directly to MIT Sloan rather than sell them and donate their proceeds, as this allows for certain tax benefits and can help diversify your assets. If you own securities that have lost value, you can sell the stock, take the capital loss deduction, and make a gift to MIT Sloan.

  Whether your stocks are held by yourself or are kept with a bank/broker, it is important that you notify MIT Sloan in advance of making a gift of securities. This will help to ensure that proper crediting and timely acknowledgement take place.

  IF THE STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) IS/ARE HELD BY A BANK OR BROKER

  Please share THESE INSTRUCTIONS with your bank/broker to initiate the transfer. Be sure to note that the fund purpose for your gift is MIT Sloan.

  Either you or your broker may contact MIT’s Office of the Recording Secretary, at 617.253.5048 or RecSec@mit.edu, to report what is being given and receive instructions on how to complete the transfer of shares. You may also contact mitsloangiving@mit.edu for support.

  If you have any other questions, please contact MIT’s Office of the Recording Secretary:

  MIT Recording Secretary’s Office
  600 Memorial Drive, W98-300
  Cambridge, MA 02139
  617.253.5048
  RecSec@mit.edu
   

  IF YOU HOLD THE STOCK CERTIFICATE(S) YOURSELF

  Mail it/them (unsigned) and a completed STOCK POWER FORM* in separate envelopes, but on the same day, to:

  MIT Recording Secretary's Office
  600 Memorial Drive, W98-300
  Cambridge, MA 02139

  We recommend that you send the stock certificate(s) by certified mail. Please also include a completed CONTRIBUTION FORM, or a note indicating where to direct the gift, in one of the envelopes.

  CLOSELY HELD STOCK

  Don’t believe the conventional wisdom: you can make a charitable gift of closely held shares of stock in your own company, and receive the same tax benefits as if those shares had been publicly traded.

  You must secure a qualified appraisal of stock in order to receive this deduction. MIT Sloan can sell the shares back to the company, either for a lump sum or a promissory note, on the condition that there has been no prearrangement with the company.

  Questions about closely held stock gifts can be directed to:

  MIT Office of the Recording Secretary
  617.253.5048
  RecSec@mit.edu

  For reference, MIT’s taxpayer ID number is 04-2103594. Please specify that the purpose of your gift is MIT Sloan.

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• Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

  With a minimum donation of $10,000, MIT accepts the following cryptocurrencies: bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC), and bitcoin cash (BCH).

  To begin the process, please email recsec@mit.edu, with the following information:

  • Your name, address, and phone number
  • Quantity and type of cryptocurrency you would like to donate
  • Estimated value of gift in US Dollars
  • Fund designation for your gift

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• Planned Giving

  Making a planned gift to MIT Sloan allows you to meet your financial goals while achieving your charitable aspirations. Join a community of supporters that is helping advance MIT Sloan’s mission. Learn more.

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• International Giving

  MIT Sloan is fortunate to have donors from all around the world. Donors to MIT Sloan who are taxpayers in other countries should review local tax laws and regulations for details or consult a local professional tax advisor.  Learn more.

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• Other Ways to Give

  There are countless other ways to support the school, including IRA Charitable Rollovers, Mutual Fund Transfers, Payroll Deductions, and more. Contact mitsloangiving@mit.edu or visit Ways of Giving for more information. 

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