Giving to Union
Please note, gifts from Union couples will be split unless otherwise indicated. |
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| 1795 Society | $1,795 to $1,999 |
| Richmond Associates | $1,000 to $1,794 |
| Founders Society | $500 to $999 |
| John Howard Payne Associates | $250 to $499 |
| Frank Bailey League | $100 to $249 |
| Union Donors | $1 to $99 |
On-line Giving
You can give a gift on-line through our secure server by visiting https://www.union.edu/Alumni
Making a Gift by Check
A personal check is a simple way to make a gift to The Union Fund. Checks should be made payable to Union College and mailed to:
Union College
Annual Giving Office
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
The College will mail you a receipt acknowledging the amount of your gift.
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Making a Gift by Credit Card
Union College accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Many donors reap benefits such as frequent flyer miles by contributing this way. A gift by credit card can be made at any time by calling the Office of Annual Giving at 1-888-THE-IDOL (Choose Option #2). Please have the following information available:
- Name of donor
- Class year of donor, if applicable
- Credit card number and expiration date
- Amount of gift
- State this is an Annual Fund gift
The College will mail you a receipt acknowledging the amount of your gift.
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Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Call the Annual Giving Office (1-518-388-6175) and find out how to electronically wire funds to Union directly from your bank account. A great way to pay off that pledge over time!
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Securities
The best way to wire securities is to call Debbie Stalker at 1-518-388-6126. She'll work with you and your broker to assure a smooth transfer. Here is some of the information that you are going to need:
Union College Tax ID# 14-1338580
Citigroup
DTC # 0418
Trustees of Union College: 370-74497-10-125
Christine Porter
Smith Barney
360 Linden Oaks, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14625
(585)-389-2282
A great way to avoid capital gains!
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Matching Gifts
Many employers match employee contributions to non-profit organizations and educational institutions like Union. In most cases, employees complete a form (or dial a toll-free number) which is available to them through their personnel office and submit it to the College. If you would like further information about a particular company's matching gift policies, you may contact Liz Epstein at 1-518-388-6142 or go to www.matchinggifts.com/union to see if a particular company offers gift matching.
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Making A Pledge
To make a pledge to the Annual Fund, simply dial 1-888-THE IDOL (Choose Option #2). You can make your pledge over the phone or receive a pledge form by fax.
The College will mail you a receipt acknowledging the amount of your gift.