How to Give
- I want to make a gift, but not online. What are my options? How can I give? Whom do I call? Where do I mail my check?
- Are there volunteer programs I can participate in?
- How do I make a gift by wire transfer?
- How can I find out if my company will match my gift to Columbia?
I want to make a gift, but not online. What are my options? How can I give? Whom do I call? Where do I mail my check?
The secure online gift form allows you to make a gift in a variety of ways. If you do not want to use the gift form, please follow these instructions:
To make a gift by credit card, call us toll-free at 866-GIFTSYS [(866) 443-8797].
You can mail a check made out to Columbia University. Please include a note with instructions for directing your gift to ensure that it is properly credited. Mail checks to the Gift Systems Department at the following address:
Columbia University
Attn: Gift Systems
MC 7724
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 964
New York, NY 10115
Columbia also accepts cash gifts by wire transfer. To make a gift to Columbia by wire please contact Columbia’s Gift Systems department at giftsys@columbia.edu or 1-866-GIFTSYS.
For gifts of securities, please contact the Treasury Services Office at (212) 854-9694.
You can set up an estate gift or a life income gift through our Office of Gift Planning by e-mailing gift.planning@columbia.edu or by calling (212) 870-3100 or (800) 338-3294.
For questions regarding gifts not included above, or for more information, please contact us.
Are there volunteer programs I can participate in?
Giving to Columbia involves more than funds: we welcome alumni and friends who want to invest in connecting and reconnecting with students, faculty, and graduates. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring students and new graduates, connecting with alumni associations in cities across the globe, and participating in community outreach. For information about specific opportunities, visit the Volunteers section of this site.
How do I make a gift by wire transfer?
To make a gift to Columbia by wire, please contact Columbia’s Gift Systems department at giftsys@columbia.edu or 1-866-GIFTSYS.
How can I find out if my company will match my gift to Columbia?
To find out if your company has a matching gift program, use our convenient search engine.
