Ways to Give

There are a number of ways to support the University and make a difference in the lives of our students. 

Outright Gifts
Give an unrestricted gift toward the Annual Fund to support the University’s most needed priorities such as academic programs, facility enhancements, technology and the General Scholarship Fund, or designate a gift to a particular school, college or program.

  • Credit Card
    Gifts by credit card can be made online using MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express.
     
  • Checks
    Gifts should be made payable to St. John’s University and mailed to:
    St. John’s University
    Attn: Gift Processing
    8000 Utopia Parkway
    Queens, NY 11439
     
  • Matching Gifts
    Double or even triple the impact of a gift by obtaining a matching gift from participating companies. Learn if your employer has a matching gift program by searching our matching gift database, call (718) 990-6927 or contact a representative from the company’s Personnel or Human Resources office. 
     
  • Employee Payroll Deduction
    Members of the St. John's faculty, administration and staff demonstrate their commitment to St. John's by making a financial contribution through automatic payroll deduction.  A gift of less than $50 per pay period may entitle employees to membership of The Loughlin Society. Gifts from $6.25 per pay period may entitle employees to membership of The Loughlin Society Patron program.  To enroll or for more information regarding payroll deductions, contact Scott Van Deusen, Director of Development, Annual Campaigns, at (718) 990-6240 or e-mail vandeuss@stjohns.edu

Pledges
Pledge payments are made over a period of time by check, credit card or securities. To schedule flexible payment arrangements, call the Office of Development, Carmen Hammond at (718) 990-5757 or e-mail givegift@stjohns.edu.

Gifts of Appreciated Assets
Gifts of securities, publicly traded and closely held stock and real estate, such as a residence or vacation home, entitle donors to significant charitable tax deductions. Additional planning and consultation with a financial advisor and a Development Office representative is required. To make a gift of securities, contact Carmen Hammond, Director of Gift Administration, at (718) 990-5757 or e-mail hammondc@stjohns.edu to receive a stock or wire transfer form.

To make a gift of real estate, contact Susan Damiani, Director of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu

Gifts of Tangible Property
The University welcomes non-cash contributions such as works of art, antiques, collectibles and other real personal property. These gifts typically require a considerable amount of attention and should be discussed with a Development Office representative before the donation is made. Call the Office of Development at (718) 990-7562 in advance to discuss a possible gift.

Planned and Deferred Giving
Donors can use planned or deferred gifts to make a meaningful contribution that will yield significant tax advantages and financial rewards. A consultation with an attorney and tax advisor is typically required. To learn more, call Susan Damiani, Director of Gift Planning, at (718) 990-7562 or e-mail damianis@stjohns.edu

Contact us online or call the Office of Development at (718) 990-6234 to speak to a Development Office representative.