Ways to Give

Cash Gifts

Cash gifts can be made easily by credit card, personal check, cashier’s check or money order payable to The Hunter College Foundation. Donate today, using our online form or mail-in envelope.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities, Stocks or Bonds

Gifts of Appreciated Securities, Stocks or Bonds provide considerable tax advantages for the donor when the assets are transferred to Hunter before they are sold.

Recurring Gifts

A convenient way to sustain your support for Hunter are recurring gifts. You can arrange for your credit card to be charged a particular amount on a specific day of the month. Donate today, using our online form.

Matching Gifts

Multiply your contribution with matching gifts from your employer. Visit our Matching Gifts page to see if your employer has a matching gift program and donate today.

Gift Pledges

Gift Pledges are formal statements of intent to make a donation. You may satisfy your pledge by making periodic payments, and use each payment to qualify for an income-tax deduction.

Endowment Gifts

Endowment fund gifts are invested by the Foundation to generate income in the future, providing you an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Pursuant to the New York Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (“NYPMIFA”), the Foundation will spend an amount from the endowment fund each year as the Board of Trustees deems prudent after considering the factors governing endowment appropriation decisions set forth in NYPMIFA. Endowment funds can be established with a minimum contribution of $100,000. They can be unrestricted or directed toward scholarships, professorships or other special programs.

Naming Hunter in Your Will

A way to support future generations at the College while remaining financially secure and able to meet your current needs is naming hunter in your will

Charitable Gift Annuities

Donate to Hunter while establishing a source of guaranteed income for yourself or a loved one with charitable gift annuities.

“In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” Gifts

Pay meaningful tribute to a family member, classmate, professor or other special person in your life.

Reunion Gifts

Demonstrate how much Hunter has meant to you with reunion gifts. Your generosity may inspire your classmates to donate as well.