Stanford Humanities Center
Giving to the Center
Your support enables the Stanford Humanities Center to continue its mission of cultivating advanced research, mentoring the next generation of scholars, and enriching the broader intellectual community.
- 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 FundGifts 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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- Ways to Give
Please find details below on how to make a gift in support of the Humanities Center. If you have any further questions, please contact Maia Rodriguez at maiarod@stanford.edu.
Make a One-Time or Recurring Gift Online
Make a Gift by Check
Checks should be made out to “Stanford University” and mailed to: Stanford Development Services, PO Box 20466, Stanford, CA 94309-0466. Please include a note that your gift is intended for the Stanford Humanities Center.
Donor-Advised Funds
To recommend a grant to the Humanities Center from your donor-advised fund, please provide the following information to your DAF administrator:
Stanford University Tax ID: 94-1156365
Official university name: The Board of Directors of the Leland Stanford, Jr. University or, Stanford University
Designation: Stanford Humanities CenterMake a Pledge
A pledge is a formal statement of intention to make a gift in support of the Center. This kind of gift permits you to make payments over time and complete the pledge on a schedule that is best for you.
Wire Transfers and Gifts of StockTo make a gift through a wire transfer or with stock or other marketable securities please consult information here. You can also contact the Gift Securities Team directly at (650) 721-1917 or stockgifts@stanford.edu.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable gifts made by their employees. Find out if your employer matches charitable contributions, and ask them for a matching gift form to send in with your gift.
The humanities are the building block for everything we learn. The Stanford Humanities Center epitomizes the highest quality of humanities research and scholarship at every level of the university.
