Ways to Give
Gifts and pledges to The Penn Fund may be made in many ways including:
Online Giving
Using our secure online giving form, you are able to make a gift using a VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card. Giving online saves time and decreases processing costs for The Penn Fund.
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By Phone
Call The Penn Fund office at 215-898-8445 or 800-237-2655 to make a gift by phone using a VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit card.
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Mail
To make a gift via postal mail, you may send a check or credit card information accompanied by a pledge card to the address below. Checks should be made payable to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Penn Fund
601 Franklin Building
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Printable Pledge Card
Don’t feel comfortable giving online? The Penn Fund makes it easy to print out a pledge card and give via postal mail. Download the pledge card here (PDF), complete the requested information, and mail to:
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The Penn Fund
601 Franklin Building
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Reunion Pledges
Reunion pledges fall into two categories, those that are one-time gifts to be paid in the current fiscal year and those that are multi-year pledges. Gifts of $12,500 or more may be paid over five years. Alumni will be recognized in their reunion year for the full pledge amount. In subsequent years, they will be recognized for their gift payment amount.
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Recurring Gifts
You are now able to make recurrent gifts to The Penn Fund on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. To set up a recurring gift, please contact The Penn Fund office or visit the online giving site.
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Matching Gifts
Matching gifts can double or triple the size of a gift and are an important source of support for The Penn Fund. If you or your spouse/partner is affiliated with a company that has a matching gift program, you can obtain a matching gift form from the human resources office of the company to include with your gift to The Penn Fund. A database listing companies that match gifts as well as an explanation on how to make a matching gift is available at www.matchinggifts.com/uofpa.
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Securities Gifts
In some cases, there may be tax advantages for individuals who donate through gifts of stock. Donors interested in making gifts of stock should contact Securities Gifts by calling 215-898-7254, e-mailing gifts@pobox.upenn.edu, or writing to Securities Gifts, 427 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205.
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Donor-Advised Funds or Foundation Gifts
Donors may recommend or direct gifts to The Penn Fund through donor-advised funds or private foundations. Please contact The Penn Fund office for more detailed information. We will provide you with our tax identification number and mailing address.
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International Giving
UK taxpayers are able to give to Penn through the University of Pennsylvania (USA) Foundation Ltd., a registered charity in the UK. To learn about the benefits of giving through this foundation, click here. To download the Gift Aid Declaration form, click here.
For more information about international giving, visit http://www.makinghistory.upenn.edu/igifts
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Wire Transfers
To make a payment to the University of Pennsylvania via wire transfer, please follow the wire transfer instructions below to ensure prompt crediting of funds:
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Wachovia Bank, N.A.
ABA# 031-201-467 (wires only)
ABA# 031-000-503 (ACH only)
PHILADELPHIA, PA
For credit to:
University of Pennsylvania
Gifts Accounting
Account # 2000030009956
Attn: Donor's name, telephone number, where funds should be directed to
** A University contact name/department must be visible in the text or we will not be able to credit.**
SWIFT CODE: PNBPUS33PHL (if your bank asks)
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