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February 1st, 2012

There are many ways to give to the School of Engineering. Contact us directly to answer your questions by calling Richard Graw, School of Engineering Chief Advancement Officer at 518-276-4868 or email him at grawr@rpi.edu

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt status. All gifts are fully tax deductible.

Mail

Please make your check payable to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and enclose a response card from the School of Engineering. If you don't have a response card, please make a note in the memo section of the check as to where you would like your money directed. Mail to:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 3164
Boston MA 02241

Credit Card

Please follow this link to make a contribution using your credit card:alumni.rpi.edu/give

Cash/wire transfer

To wire funds directly to Rensselaer in payment of a gift, the following methods are available:

If via Fed wire: 

Bank of America
ABA Routing No. 026009593
SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N (use in lieu of ABA for payments originating from outside USA)
DDA Account #: 9429486278
ATTN: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Department if applicable) for gift for xxxxx (purpose or designation)

If via ACH transfer:

Bank of America
ABA Routing No. 021000322
SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N (use in lieu of ABA for payments originating from outside USA)
DDA Account #: 9429486278
ATTN: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Department if applicable) for gift for xxxxx (purpose or designation)

Gift Planning

Legacy or "planned" gifts make it possible for you to support the Rensselaer School of Engineering for generations to come.  We offer a variety of creative ways to contribute, including:

Want to learn more?

Contact Art Tracy, the Director of Gift Planning at Rensselaer at 518-276-2561. He can help you design a long-term gift to support School of Engineering causes that are most meaningful to you.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor corporate matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions that their employees or spouses make. Matching gift programs can double or possibly triple your donation. Please obtain your company’s matching gift form and return it with your contribution.
Each year, Rensselaer receives nearly $1 million in additional support from donors who take advantage of corporate gift match. Corporate gift match is considered when determining your annual gift club status. To determine if your company participates in corporate match, contact your company's personnel or human resource office.
If your company does participate, or if you are submitting a paper matching gift form, please fill out the appropriate form and send it with your gift to the following address:

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Gifts Processing Center
P.O. Box 3164
Boston, MA 02241-3164

Tax Considerations

Tax Benefits

Your gift may provide you with federal and state income tax benefits:

  • If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you may be able to deduct your contribution to Rensselaer from your adjusted gross income. In addition, gifts of appreciated property avoid long term capital gains tax. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your situation.
  • Your state may also allow a credit or deduction.

As you consider your gift, please be aware of the following income tax considerations when giving to Rensselaer’s School of Engineering. As always, you should consult a qualified tax professional for tax advice. Rensselaer has 501(c)(3) non-profit tax exempt status (is this verified?); our federal tax ID number is 14-1340095.

Federal Income Taxes

If you are itemizing deductions, you may deduct contributions to Rensselaer (and also other qualifying charities) using Schedule A to form 1040. These reductions reduce your taxable income and thereby reduce your tax liability by the amount of your donation multiplied by your marginal tax rate.

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