Ways to give

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Whether this is your first Cornell gift or one among many over the years, we’re here to help you find ways to give that fit you best.

Make your gift today

  • Give online

    It's quick and easy to give online. Choose which area(s) you'd like to support and complete our simple form.

  • Call us at 1-800-279-3099

    We're happy to talk with you if you have questions or need help with your gift. Please have your credit card ready if you would like to make a gift today. 1-800-279-3099

  • Mail a check

    Send checks payable to:
    Cornell University
    Box 37334
    Boone, IA 50037-0334
     
    Download and print a Cornell Annual Funds gift form if you choose (PDF, 95KB).

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  • Monthly giving and installments

    Break up your gift into monthly or quarterly installments or balance your gift with a monthly, recurring gift. Installments and monthly gifts are charged automatically to your credit or debit card for your convenience. Make your gift online and select "multi-payments" to set up an installment or "recurring gift" to set up a monthly gift.

Talk to us about your gift

  • Considering a substantial gift commitment to Cornell? We're happy to answer your questions and help you along the way.

  • Make a gift of securities

    Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are tax-deductible to the full extent of the Internal Revenue Code. Complete this online form to give to Cornell through a securities transfer or call 1-800-377-2177.

  • Bequests, trusts, and planned gifts

    Let our Office of Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning help you with smart plans to sustain your persoanl financial goals and to fulful your hopes for the people and programs you care about at Cornell. Contact the Office of Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning by email or phone at 1-800-481-1865.

  • Support university priorities

    Your gift can empower Cornell to take action where the needs and opportunities are greatest. Contact Ben Renberg, senior vice president for alumni affairs and development by email or phone at 607-255-1905.

  • Ask us

    Do you have general university or giving questions? Contact Thomas LaFalce '94, Acting Director, Annual Giving Programs, by email or phone at 607-254-6459.

Making a gift from outside the US?

Make your gift before the end of the year!

Any contribution to Cornell University by 11:59 p.m. EST on December 31 is tax deductible for 2018.

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The Arts Quad and Goldwin Smith Hall in winter. Photo: University Relations

Discover giving societies

Make your gift today and enjoy being recognized at the giving society level.

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The statue of Ezra Cornell in fall. Photo: Jason Koski/Cornell Marketing Group

Parents and families give

Family involvement creates a positive experience for all students. Make a difference at Cornell and in the lives of others with your support and engagement.

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Attendees at the 2013 Cornell Family Fellows Campus Visit. Photo: Jason Koski/Cornell Marketing Group

Making a difference on campus and in communities

Why give?

However you direct your generosity, you make a difference in the lives of students, faculty, and the communities where they embody Cornell's mission of creating knowledge with a public purpose.

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Ways to give

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