Making Your Gift to Middlebury

The College welcomes gifts to Annual Giving, which can be spent for any immediate purpose, or for the endowment, which supports Middlebury in the long term. There are many ways to make a gift to the College. This page will help you determine which option is right for you.

All donations to Middlebury are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Middlebury’s legal name is President and Fellows of Middlebury College and its federal tax identification number is 03-0179298. Learn more.

Check, Credit Card or Wire Transfer

The simplest way to make a gift to the College is by credit card or check. Checks should be mailed to Gift Administration, with the check date and USPS postmarked no later than June 30 or December 31. If you make your gift by credit card, the way you send your gift (mail/ship, phone, online) determines the deadline. Learn more.

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is quick and simple and may provide you with significant  tax benefits.  Securities must be received in a Middlebury College brokerage account via electronic transfer on or before June 30 to be recorded in the current fiscal year, or December 31 to ensure your gift is tax-deductible in the calendar year intended. Learn more.

Recurring Gift Program

Our Recurring Gift program is a great way to help Middlebury by providing steady, reliable support for students and faculty. Learn more.

Multi-Year Pledges

Donors can choose to pay their gift over a period of three to five years. Learn more.

Gift and Estate Planning

A planned gift can provide income to you and your loved ones, while enabling you to have a significant impact on Middlebury. The College's experts can help you integrate your charitable giving with your overall tax, financial, and estate planning. Learn more.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. Matching gifts can double or even triple the size of your gift, and they count toward the your total giving. Learn more.

Real Estate

Donate residential, commercial or undeveloped real estate and provide support for Middlebury students and faculty, while saving on taxes, reducing responsibilities associated with property ownership, and meeting your own needs. Learn more.

Personal Property

Donate books, art, antiques, equipment, or other personal property to support the College and gain significant tax advantages. Learn more.

Midd Equity Partners

Midd Equity Partners enables entrepreneurs to make a gift by donating a future interest in their venture funds or businesses. Learn more.

UK Trust

If you live in the United Kingdom, you can make a tax-deductible gift to Middlebury through the UK Trust. Learn more.

Tax Information

Middlebury College is a non-profit institution and all donations are tax-deductible.

Legal Name and Tax Identification Number

Note: Middlebury's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.