Thank you for considering a gift to Emerson College.

Make an Online Gift

Making a gift online is the easiest way to give to Emerson.

Recurring Gifts

Take your gift one step further and set up Recurring Giving. Monthly credit card donations are an impactful way to support Emerson assuring a steady flow of support, and allowing the College to save on postage and processing fundraising expenses. Gifts will automatically deduct from your credit card according to your preferences. Visit emerson.edu/giving and select ‘recurring gift’ to set your gift up.

By Mail

Prefer to give via mail? Below is our mailing address.

Emerson College
Institutional Advancement
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116‐4624

Please make out all checks to Emerson College and indicate your preferred gift designation in the memo line ie: Annual Fund.

Over the Phone

Call the Office of Annual Giving at 617-824-3348 to make a donation over the phone.

Matching Gifts

Many companies double or triple your support for Emerson College by matching your gift. Please check with your employer’s Human Resources department for further details. 

Gifts of Stock

Stocks and securities giving can offer many benefits to you as a donor. By giving long-term appreciated securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you may be able to receive a double tax benefit—a charitable deduction and avoidance of capital gains tax. You may even be able to increase the amount of your gift because of its decreased cost to you.

Simply contact your financial institution and request the shares be transferred directly to the Emerson’s account at Merrill Lynch. You will need the following information:

Emerson College
120 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116‐4624
Tax ID # 04‐1286950

Merrill Lynch
100 Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
Attn: Charles Northrup
P: (800) 800‐1784 F: (617) 556‐1699 Account Number: 7DJ‐02152
DTC #8862

Before initiating a gift, please contact us at giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu) so that we know to expect the securities you are donating and can promptly acknowledge your contribution.

Wire Transfers

To initiate a wire transfer simply contact your financial institution. You will need the following information:

Account Number:  8612205919
Routing Number:  031000053 – WIRE, ACH & Checks
SWIFT: PNCCUS33 (required for international payments)
Account Name: Emerson College Concentration Account
Account Address: 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116  
PNC Bank Address: 249 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Before initiating a gift, please contact us at giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu) so that we know to expect the funds you are donating and can promptly acknowledge your contribution.

Submit a payroll deduction 

If you are an Emerson staff member, you can enroll in automatic payroll deductions by filling out our online form.

Other Ways to Support

There are many ways you can support Emerson students. Any donation, no matter the amount, is an important and immediate way to make an impact at Emerson, but generosity comes in many forms. It might be providing your creative input, sharing a meal or cup of coffee, or making a connection that leads to a first internship. Learn more about different ways you can get involved.

Giving FAQs

Is my gift tax deductible?

Yes! Emerson College is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation, and all gifts made to the College are tax deductible. For more information, or to receive a receipt on your annual contribution, please email giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu).

Can I specify where I want my gift to go?

Absolutely. Emerson has many funds to choose from that meet a wide variety of interests, from financial aid to athletics, programmatic support, student organizations, and more. You can explore these funds by using the search function on our giving form or contact one of our giving officers at giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu) and we would be happy to assist you.

Can I pledge a gift and pay it over time?

Yes! There are several ways to fulfill a pledge, including scheduling monthly or annual payments.

Can my employer match my gift to Emerson?

More than 15,000 companies match philanthropic donations to education, so check with your company to see if you can increase your impact at Emerson!

What is the difference between current-use and endowed funds?

Gifts to current-use funds immediately go to work impacting the lives of current students, while endowed gifts are assets that are invested in perpetuity, providing Emerson with ongoing operating income for future generations.

Is there a minimum amount needed for endowing a gift?

Yes, at Emerson College you can establish an endowed fund at $100,000. There are also minimum levels for naming current-use funds, which you can learn more about by contacting Anna Biller, Director of Annual Giving, at anna_biller [at] emerson.edu (anna_biller[at]emerson[dot]edu).

How do I put Emerson in my will?

To leave Emerson in your will and discuss planned giving options, contact alumni [at] emerson.edu (alumni[at]emerson[dot]edu).

I would like to donate something other than money to Emerson. How do I do that?

Contact the Office of Annual Giving at giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu) to discuss non-philanthropic gifts.

Anything Else?

Have a question we didn’t answer? Email giving [at] emerson.edu (giving[at]emerson[dot]edu) and we’d be happy to help!