Ways to Give

To give online with your credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, PayPal, or Cash App, follow the instructions on the online giving form. You can make your gift as one payment, or you can also set up a convenient recurring gift; your credit card will be charged the amount you specify each month until you tell us to stop.

To pay by mail with a check:

1. Make your check payable to Boston University Academy.
2. Note on the memo line of your check how you would like to designate your gift, such as Annual Fund, or attach a note to that effect. If you do not include a designation, your gift will be used for unrestricted support of Boston University Academy.
3. Mail your gift to Boston University Academy, 1 University Road, Boston, MA 02215.

You may be able to double—or even triple—your gift without paying an extra cent. Many gifts to BUA qualify for corporate matches, and we are grateful for this additional support! Please note that it is the responsibility of the individual donor to initiate a matching gift request with their employer.

If you don’t see your employer on the list, please check with your company to see if it offers a program that will match your gift to Boston University.

You may mail your completed matching gift form to:
Boston University Gifts & Records
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700
West Entrance
Boston, MA 02215

If you need BU’s EIN, Employer Identification Number, to complete the form, it is 04-2103547.

Most organizations require Boston University to verify your gift in order to make the match. To ensure a seamless transaction, please provide your organization with the address matching@bu.edu when you submit your match request.

BUA gratefully accepts gifts made through Donor-Advised Funds, or DAFs.

To give through your Donor-Advised Fund, simply visit our online giving form and select Donor-Advised Fund as your payment method. You’ll be able to choose your fund provider from a robust list of DAFs and direct your gift to BUA.

If you prefer not to use the online form, please be sure to direct your gift to Trustees of Boston University, Tax ID, EIN: 04-2103547, and include that the gift is for BU Academy. “Boston University Academy” may also show up as an option with your DAF. It is helpful if you notify Margo Cox about your gift so we can ensure that it is placed into the correct fund.

To make a gift of stock or mutual funds, please inform Margo Cox, BUA Director of Development, of the company stock/mutual fund you intend to transfer, or the approximate value of your gift and your stock broker’s name and telephone number, as well as the gift designation. If you wish to make a gift in the form of a corporate, treasury, or other type of bond, please complete the form linked below.

Next, please complete the Boston University Security Transfer form. This form serves as notification of your intention to make a gift of stock or mutual funds to BUA. Completing this form helps both BUA and BU to accurately identify, allocate, and acknowledge your gift. Once completed, you will receive an email with transfer instructions to share with your broker. Please note that gifts of stock and mutual funds will be received by Boston University’s general account, but will be directed to BUA in their entirety.

The Boston University contact is:
Colleen Hanrahan
Assistant Director of Gifts & Records
595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-0332
Email: chanrah@bu.edu

Securities held as physical certificates:

If the securities are held as physical certificates in your name, or if you have any additional questions, please contact Colleen Hanrahan at chanrah@bu.edu.

For wire transfer information, please contact Margo Cox, Director of Development, at margocox@bu.edu or 617-358-7135.

Items of tangible personal property, including art, collectibles, books, equipment, and other personal assets or materials of value may be donated to Boston University Academy. We welcome many gifts-in-kind; information on IRS appraisal requirements of donated gifts-in-kind can be provided to potential donors. Contributions of gifts-in-kind must first be approved by BUA’s Head of School. Please contact Margo Cox, Director of Development, at margocox@bu.edu or 617-358-7135.

If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Boston University Academy and receive tax benefits in return. You can give up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to pay income taxes on the money. This law no longer has an expiration date, so you are free to make annual gifts to BUA this year and well into the future. Learn more on BU’s Planned Giving site, and please contact Margo Cox, Director of Development, at margocox@bu.edu or 617-358-7135 with questions.

Planned gifts can have a profound and lasting impact on Boston University Academy, creating a legacy that benefits BUA students for generations to come. They can also be an important part of your overall financial plan, offering potential benefits such as maintaining control of your assets during your lifetime, accessing certain tax advantages, providing income for yourself or loved ones, and ensuring your values live on through a meaningful commitment to BUA.

Unlike gifts of cash, planned gifts are typically made from assets in your estate rather than from disposable income, allowing you to make a significant future impact while preserving flexibility today.

Common Planned Gift Types Include:

• Bequests | A bequest is a gift you can make to support Boston University’s mission in your will or living trust or with a codicil.
• Beneficiary Designation Gift | Designate BUA as a beneficiary of your retirement, investment or bank account or your life insurance policy.
• Charitable Gift Annuity | Transfer cash or appreciated property to BUA in exchange for our promise to pay you fixed payments, with rates based on your age, for the rest of your life.
• Charitable Remainder Unitrust | Transfer cash or appreciated property to fund a charitable remainder unitrust. The trust sells your property tax free and provides you with income for life or a term of years.
• Qualified Charitable Distribution | Individuals 70½ and older can reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

Explore additional options and information about planned giving here.