Giving Your financial support allows the Collegeville Institute to invest in scholars, writers, artists, and faith leaders. Each gift to the Collegeville Institute has a ripple effect, enhancing and enriching the experiences of our participants who go on to write books, lead faith communities, and equip the next generation to meaningfully engage religion and culture. Thank you for considering a gift to the Collegeville Institute. Your support means the world to our participants and communities they serve. All gifts to the Collegeville Institute – regardless of size – are a statement of endorsement for our mission and financial health of the institution. Give Now » Ways to Give As needed for giving documents, please use: Full legal name – Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research; Federal tax ID# 41-6057644. Cash, Check, Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, or Venmo Make an immediate impact with an online gift at our secure giving page, by phone at (320) 363-3366, or through the mail to Collegeville Institute, 2475 Ecumenical Drive PO Box 8000, Collegeville, MN 56321. If you would like to pay by PayPal, or Venmo, choose Credit/Debit Cards in the dropdown menu on our giving page, click “Submit,” and then follow the prompts. make an online gift Stock or Security Gifts Making a gift of stock also benefits the donor. By donating highly appreciated shares directly to the Collegeville Institute, the holder can avoid paying capital gains tax. Contact us for more details on how to give a stock transaction. Donor Advised Funds Quarterly, once, or twice a year, you can use a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) to make a gift. Direct a grant from your DAF to the Collegeville Institute by contacting your advisor. If needed, Federal Tax ID is 41-6057644. IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) For those who are 70 ½ or older, instruct your IRA administrator to send a check directly to Collegeville Institute. Recurring Gifts By setting up a recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gift, you provide a reliable source of funding for the Collegeville Institute. Simply select the appropriate option in the drop-down menu on our online giving page. You can spread your gift out over 12 months. To further discuss ways to give or for more information on year-end giving, please contact Pat Flicker, Business Manager and Director of Annual Funds, at pflickers001@collegevilleinstitute.org or 320-760-9767. Your Gift Makes a Big Impact In its emphasis on the unity of God’s diverse people, the importance of interdisciplinary and collaborative work, and the inseparable relation between thought and action, the Collegeville Institute remains an energetic and growing institution of research and leadership formation that occupies a unique position in religious America. The Collegeville Institute would not be what it is without you—the donors, program participants, board members, and so many more who share our belief that religious ideas can be a force for good in the world. Your investment in this place makes it possible for us to continue our work. Read our 2023-24 Annual Report to see how the Collegeville Institute is using your financial contributions to impact the lives of scholars, writers, and faith leaders. 2023-24 Annual Report Do you have questions? Contact Pat Flicker by email at pflickers001@collegevilleinstitute.org or by phone at 320-760-9767.
