Giving Opportunities

Annual Fund

Gifts of any amount

Gifts to our unrestricted Annual Fund help sustain core initiatives such as our fellowship program, research workshops, digital salon, and the international visiting scholars program. 

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Director’s Fund

Gifts of $10,000 and above

Gifts to the Director’s Discretionary Fund enable SHC leadership to address the Center’s most urgent needs and seize unexpected opportunities as they arise.

Endowment

Endowment funds last in perpetuity and provide an annual payout to support the Center's goals and priorities. Endowed gifts offer long-lasting support and a stable financial foundation for the Center’s mission. To learn more about establishing or giving to an endowed fund, please contact James Steichen at steichen@stanford.edu.

Planned Giving and Bequests

Life income gifts and estate bequests benefit the Center and offer significant tax advantages to donors. By planning now, you can designate your assets for charitable use and ensure that the Stanford Humanities Center continues to enrich our understanding of the human experience for generations to come.

If you are planning a bequest, or if you would like more information about your planned giving options, you may contact James Steichen at steichen@stanford.edu. You can also contact Stanford's Office of Planned Giving directly at (800)227-8977, ext. 54358, or planned.giving@stanford.edu. 

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