"ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ provided the scholarship I needed, allowing me to focus on my studies rather than worrying about the years of paying off loans. Your generosity made that possible while providing a tremendous level of relief for me and my family."
—Andrew, '27
Major: Physics
Concentration: Astrophysics
There are a number of ways to make a "cash" gift to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
To make a gift by credit or debit card, visit our online giving form. You can make a one-time gift or a recurring gift through this secure webpage.
Make a check or money order out to The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation.
Include a note on the memo line of your check about what you would like to support (e.g., ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fund, scholarships, athletics, etc.).
Mail your check to:
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation
PO Box 42
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, MA 02324-9989
Alumni and Development staff are always happy to talk with you about gifts to the university. To discuss options or to have someone take your credit or debit card gift over the phone, please call: 508.531.1290
Matching gifts are a great way to double or even triple the impact of your support at no additional cost to you. Many companies give generously to educational institutions by matching their employees' and even their employees' spouses' charitable contributions. Use the search bar below or check with your company’s HR department to find out if they participate.
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If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift. We will do the rest. The impact of your gift to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ may be doubled or possibly tripled!
Through , you can make a charitable gift now or after your lifetime based on assets in your estate. A gift from your estate can provide the university with significant future support while preserving the flexibility you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones. A planned gift can be as simple as adding ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as a beneficiary on an existing account or including us in your will. Certain planned gifts can also give you immediate tax benefits and guaranteed income for life.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has established the 1840 society to honor individuals who have included the university in their estate plans through a will, trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, retirement plan, etc. If you have included ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in your will, established a life-income plan or made ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ the beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement plan, you are automatically a member of the 1840 society.
If you are interested in establishing a planned gift with ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, or would like to let us know that ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is already in your estate plans, contact development@bridgew.edu.
A is a way to feel good about leaving a legacy gift that supports ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students into the future without your having to relinquish assets now — and they can be made in any amount.
Bequests are typically made from assets in your estate rather than disposable income, and come to university upon your passing. You can plan for a scholarship bequest intention by citing it in your will or living trust, which can be made with your attorney in a new plan or as a codicil existing document. An even easier method, which you can do without an attorney, is to assign ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ as a full or partial beneficiary to a savings or investment account, retirement plan asset or life insurance policy. A bequest is flexible; you can alter or revoke it at any time.
With a bequest of $25,000 or more, you can endow a fund in your name and according to your criteria, with the peace of mind that it will be awarded for generations to come. If you share news of your bequest intention with us, we can work with you to ensure that your wishes are met. It allows us to celebrate your intention in your lifetime. And, your example may inspire others to join you.
Contact development@bridgew.edu to learn more about establishing a bequest intention or to let us know you already have!
I give to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Massachusetts, USA, the sum of ($___________ or _____% of my estate) (for its general charitable purposes) or (for the benefit of [include College or purpose, e.g. The College of Education and Health Sciences, or general scholarships, etc.]).The Federal Identification Number for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation is 22-2678005.
Cash is the most common gifting method for most Americans, but it can often be more advantageous to give other assets. For example, you may wish to consider gifts of closely held stock, tangible personal property, the use of which is related to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s mission, mutual fund shares or real estate. Gifting assets can also allow you to have a greater impact on the university and our students. There are also many tax advantages to considering assets like insurance policies and retirement plans that might not be so obvious.
A is often among the most valuable assets you own — and one that can carry substantial capital gain, or appreciation in value. With careful planning, you can reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains tax while supporting our students.
When you own a with accumulated cash value, you're essentially sitting on a pile of money. When the original purpose for the protection no longer applies, your life insurance can be redirected to help support a worthwhile cause — like students at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Want to get the most value from your nest egg, protect your heirs from heavy taxes and make your mark at our university? Consider leaving a portion of your to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
We all own , maybe you’ve purchased real estate, and perhaps have closely held stock. Did you know that these things can be used to benefit both you and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½?
Imagine avoiding the hassle of selling a , with no worry about getting a fair price and at the same time realizing valuable income and estate tax deductions.
is shares in a C Corporation, of which the majority of stock is held by a few shareholders. A gift of closely held stock can be a powerful way to contribute to the future of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Please contact development@bridgew.edu to learn more about how you can support ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ with stocks and other assets.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is grateful for the creativity and support of our many corporate sponsors. Our students are invested in our region — and our region is equally invested in the students of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
We welcome creative suggestions for corporate support. Corporate partners can strengthen existing programs or provide seed money for exciting new initiatives.
For more information about how we can work with you regarding corporate sponsorship contact development@bridgew.edu.
Payroll deduction is a convenient way for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ employees to commit to a fixed amount over time and make a big impact.
Gifts may be designated to any fund on campus. Once an employee enrolls to make a gift via payroll deduction, funds are automatically deducted from each bi-weekly paycheck.
To make a gift or update an existing gift via payroll deduction, please complete the online . For more information, or to cancel or edit your existing payroll deduction, please contact the Alumni & Development office at 508.531.2496.
Your gift as a member of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ faculty and staff is especially meaningful. When each of us gives back—at any level—we help the university fulfill its promise to provide a transformative education for every student, without exception.
Learn about the different ways your gift can make an impact.
The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fund provides critical support for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students through scholarships, paid internships, and other life-changing experiences and opportunities.
The unrestricted ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fund helps ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ address its most urgent ongoing needs. For ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students, this often means financial assistance for tuition and fees, and internship opportunities. Your annual gift opens doors for students, helping to provide access to higher education.
You can make a gift to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Fund with a gift of any size. Every gift, regardless of amount, helps ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ open more doors for more students.
Our student interns gain real-world experience and knowledge about career options while also building a network of employer contacts. But the majority of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students are already working one or two jobs to help pay for their education, which means many of them are unable to participate in an unpaid internship. Gifts that support internships make a world of difference to these students — deepening their education, opening their eyes, and revealing new realms of possibility.
Your support of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Internship Program allows us to continue to institutionalize these opportunities and make them available to all of our deserving students.
It is increasingly difficult for many students and their families to afford the costs of college. Too many students have to rely on loans that later undermine their ability to pursue careers in the helping professions — like education and social work — and still service their debt load. At ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, we want deserving students to have access to all the opportunities we offer — and we want them to have access now when they need it most.
Donors who support scholarships are crucial to our mission, enabling us to address an urgent need and make higher education more obtainable for more deserving students.
You can support scholarships by giving a gift of any size to Financial Assistance.
The general athletics fund is used to support the most urgent needs of our student-athletes, from new uniforms to helping teams travel to compete out of region while proudly representing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. Gifts can be allocated to a sports team of your choice.
Crimson Pride Challenge: For three weeks in October the Varsity and club teams compete against each other to raise funds for their specific programs. Make a gift to the team of your choice!
Red Zone Seat Sponsor: of $1,000 or more and you can name a seat in an exclusive section along the 50-yard line at Mazzaferro Field. *Sponsorship does not guarantee access to your seat during games.
Bear Paw Pavilion: and help our students to compete at their full potential and help ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ continue to attract and retain the highest caliber athletes.
The Student Emergency Fund supports currently enrolled students facing hardship or crisis. Monies raised will eliminate some of the financial burdens our students face. Funds have been used to support students who have experienced the loss of a parent, fire damage, floods, theft or other crises.
You can help ensure that a student is never alone when struggling to navigate this uncertain and challenging time by making a gift to the Student Emergency Fund.
Jones Alumni House
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
26 Summer Street
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, MA 02325
United States
Jones Alumni House
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
26 Summer Street
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, MA 02325
United States
Mail your tax-exempt donation to:
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation (address check to "ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation")
P.O. Box 42
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, MA 02324
United States