Making a gift from the USA

The Magdalene College Foundation (MCF) is a US non-profit organization, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent board of directors. 

Donations made by US taxpayers to the MCF are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by US law. A tax receipt in a form acceptable by the Internal Revenue Service will be issued for every donation received.

Online Giving

Use your Credit or Debit Card to make online donations to the MCF. The link below will take you to our secure online donation webpage.

Please note that Credit and Debit card transaction charges are approximately 3% of the gift amount. Please consider adding 3% to the amount of your donation to cover this cost.

Donations by American Express or PayPal

Those wishing to give online using an American Express card or a PayPal account may donate through the PayPal Giving Fund.

Donations by Check

To make a donation by cheque please complete the Donation Form at the bottom of this page and mail it with your check payable to 'The Magdalene College Foundation' to:

The Magdalene College Foundation
c/o Goulet, Salvidio & Associates, PC
324 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Donations by Wire or Bank Transfer

Please contact us by email at development@magd.cam.ac.uk for full instructions on how to make a wire transfer.

Donations of Securities

Under current tax law, donors may receive attractive tax treatment by contributing appreciated securities held for more than one year. You may donate stocks, bonds, and mutual fund shares; in some instances, tax benefits may apply also to gifts of restricted securities, control securities, and closely-held securities.

Please do not instruct your bank or broker to sell the securities and forward the proceeds to The Magdalene College Foundation. This transaction would represent a cash contribution, and you might be liable for capital gains tax.

In compliance with IRS regulations, the Board of Directors of The Magdalene College Foundation maintains complete discretion over the allocation of gifts to Magdalene. However, the Board of Directors will take into consideration any specific areas which you may wish to support. Untargeted gifts will be treated as gifts to 'General Purposes', to be disbursed to the area of greatest need.

Please contact the Alumni and Development Office for further assistance in completing the necessary arrangements.

E development@magd.cam.ac.uk
T +44 1 223 332104

Bequests and Planned Giving

Bequests, both large and small, have helped shape Magdalene for centuries. By means of your Will or other estate plan, you can name The Magdalene College Foundation as the beneficiary of a portion of your estate or of particular assets in your estate.

Giving by bequest costs nothing now, yet it is often the easiest way to make a significant gift that lives on and provides a lasting benefit.

Many forms of planned giving can offer significant tax benefits, substantially reducing capital gains and estate taxes and/or providing immediate income to you or a beneficiary.

Find out more about bequests and planned giving.