How to Give
There are many ways to give to St. John’s. Some gifts let you make a difference today; others have a broader reach. Some offer immediate tax benefits; others let you spread your giving over time. All have the power to shape a student’s journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following options can help you support St. John’s in the way that works best for you.
Are you considering an option that you don’t see listed? You might find it on our gift planning site.
To make a one-time gift by major credit card, Visa Checkout, or Masterpass, please use our simple online form.
We also offer an advanced giving form for monthly/quarterly gifts, tribute gifts, pledges, and gifts to more than one area.
Recurring gifts and multi-year pledges can help you make a larger gift than you might have thought possible. By spreading your commitment over time, you can also structure your payments to suit your circumstances and needs. To establish your pledge or recurring gift, use our advanced giving form.
Send gifts to the college for both campuses via U.S. Mail at the following address:
St. John’s College Advancement
PO Box 715905
Philadelphia, PA 19171-5905
Send all gifts via overnight mail, certified mail, or signature required to the college at the following address:
Lockbox Services 0075905
St John’s College Advancement
MAC Y1372-045
401 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
All overnight mail by special couriers must be sent to the actual site address listed above and must reflect Lockbox Services and the Lockbox Number in the reference section of the air bill.
You might find that you can make a larger gift through appreciated stocks and other securities than you can with a gift of cash. If you donate shares that you have owned for more than one year, you will generally receive a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities, while you also avoid capital gains tax.
Instructions for Stock Transfers
To initiate a transfer of securities held by a brokerage firm or commercial bank, please notify your broker or bank that you intend to transfer securities to the college. This can often be done online.
IMPORTANT: Please contact the Collegewide Development Office when you intend to transfer securities, so that we might complete the sale and credit you properly for your gift. Please let us know the number and type of shares and include any instructions for how you would like your gift to be used (Annual Fund, student support, endowment, etc.) You can reach us at development(at)sjc.edu or 505-984-6109.
Stock Valuation for Donors: Donors may choose one of several methods to value their stock gift for IRS tax purposes. Please consult with your tax advisor.
Stock Valuation for St. John’s College: The Business Office calculates the value of the gift on the date that the stock is transferred to the college. The gift is valued for recognition purposes at the midpoint between the high and low stock market price on that date.
The college utilizes one account for transfers:
Charles Schwab (1-800-435-4000)
St. John’s Account #8410 9590
DTC #0164, Code #40
If needed, campus-specific information is as follows:
St. John’s Santa Fe Tax ID: 85-0162247
St. John’s College
1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505
St. John’s Annapolis Tax ID: 52-0591421
St. John’s College
60 College Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
To initiate a wire transfer, please notify your broker or bank that you intend to wire cash electronically to the college.
IMPORTANT: Please contact the Collegewide Development Office when you intend to make your gift (or ask your broker to do so) so that we might credit you properly for your gift. You can reach us at development(at)sjc.edu or 505-984-6109.
The college utilizes one account for transfers:
Wells Fargo Bank
420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
- ABA Number (required): 121000248
- BIC (SWIFT Routing): WFBIUS6S
- Beneficiary Account Number (required): 1351427560
- Beneficiary Account Name (required): St. John’s College
- Beneficiary Address (may be required by some financial institutions): 1160 Camino de Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- Amount (required): $ Amount
- Originator Information: Please include Donor Name
- For International Transfers: International SWIFT BIC WFBIUS6S
Your employer or your spouse’s employer may offer a program that matches charitable gifts. Matching gifts can double or even triple your gift to St. John’s College. To initiate a matching gift, complete your and/or your spouse’s employer’s matching gift form and send it along with your donation.
Please contact development(at)sjc.edu or 505-984-6109 if you have questions or need more information.
To find out if your company has a matching gift program, enter your employer’s name below:
Planned Giving is one of the most important ways to leave a lasting legacy and provide a secure future for St. John’s College.
The easiest and most straightforward way to make a legacy gift to St. John’s is through a bequest, which allows you to support the Freeing Minds campaign without drawing from your current income. Other options that benefit both you and St. John’s include charitable gift annuities, life insurance policies, and retirement accounts. Learn more about these and many other gift vehicles on our gift planning site.
If you have already included St. John’s in your estate plans, please let us know. We would love to recognize you as a member of St. John’s Forever: The Legacy Society of St. John’s College, which honors those who have provided for the college in this meaningful way.
If you prefer a personal conversation, please email us at plannedgiving(at)sjc.edu.
Get In Touch
Need help choosing your gift? Contact us, and our campaign team will be happy to walk you through your options.
Alumni and Friends are Making a Difference
Your gifts to Freeing Minds are keeping the Program strong today while preparing the college for an even stronger tomorrow.
