Gifts of Cash

A donation of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.

Gifts of Cash

Cash

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Benefits of gifts of cash

• You can make an immediate impact on our mission
• You can take a charitable income tax deduction

How to make a gift of cash

• Mailing a gift of cash - You can send Boston University a check or money order. Make your check payable to Trustees of Boston University.
• Please note on the memo line of your check how you would like to designate your gift, or attach a note to that effect.
• Mail your gift to Boston University Gifts & Records, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 700, West Entrance, Boston, MA 02215

More on gifts of cash

Did you know that you can mail a check on December 31st and, even if the check is not received and cashed by Boston University until after the new year, the IRS will allow you to take a deduction in the year the check was mailed? Keep this in mind for year-end tax planning!

Contact us

If you have any questions about gifts of cash, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.