How to Make a Gift

Online

To make a gift by credit card, please use our secure online giving form.
 

Phone

Call (212) 650-6557 to discuss how to support The City College of New York through donations of any kind.

Mail

Send a check or money order made payable to:
The Foundation for City College
 

Appreciated Stock Gifts

Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.

We have invested in a secure stock donation tool to make it easier than ever to donate your stock directly to the City College of New York. It only takes a few minutes to use, and will auto-complete your paperwork for you. Start your gift here.

If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information here to notify us of your generosity, so that we can thank you!

DTC Instructions for Securities

Account name: The Foundation for City College
Account number: 1700-6311
Delivery to DTC Clearing # 0164, Code 40

Fed-Wired Money Transfers

Bank: Citibank NA, 111 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 

ABA#: 021000089
FBO: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
FBO A/C #: 4055-3953
F/F/C Client Name: The Foundation for City College
F/F/C A/C #: 1700-6311​

The Foundation for City College
160 Convent Avenue
Shepard Hall, Room 154
New York, NY 10031

For Contributions from your IRA

From which accounts can I make transfers?

To make a contribution from your IRA, all transfers must come from IRA and be made payable to The Foundation for City College. 401(k), 403(b), and other retirement plans do not qualify so you should speak with your advisor about transferring funds from these other accounts to an IRA. 

Once you are ready, contact your IRA custodian and follow their procedures to request a "Qualified Charitable Distribution." The check must be accompanied by your name and address information. You will want to include the following EIN information: 84-3867573 and have the check mailed to us at the address below:

The Foundation for City College
160 Convent Avenue
Shepard Hall, Room 154
New York, NY 10031

Gifts In Kind

Many donors and alumni often consider making a gift-in-kind of materials, books, and other items. All offers of gifts-in-kind must go through a thorough review and approval process, as we are unable to accept many of these items. If you are interested in discussing this, please email Barbara Evans ( bevans@ccny.cuny.edu ) or call her at 212.650.5043.