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The Cooper Union Annual Fund Gifts
Cash/Check
Please make your checks payable to "The Cooper Union" and send to: The Cooper Union
30 Cooper Square, 8th Floor
New York, 10003-7120
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Electronic Fund Transfer
Make an E·asy Gift to Cooper Union. Click here for more information.
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Cooper Union Credit Card
Apply for a CUAA WorldPoints^(TM) Platinum Plus® MasterCard® Credit Card. Each time you use your card you will be earning reward points and maeing a contribution to your school. At no additional expense to you! Apply now!
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Credit Card
Online giving - Click here to make a gift to Cooper Union online, quickly and securely.
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Securities
The Cooper Union welcomes gifts of cash, but also encourages donors to consider gifts of securities. Often gifts of appreciated securities or stock can be one of the most advantageous ways of giving because the form of gift provides significant tax relief while supporting The Cooper Union. See instructions on making a gift of securities or, for more information, please contact Michael Governor, Assistant Director for Special Gifts, at 212.353.4172 or govern@cooper.edu.
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Matching Gifts
Matching gifts can double or even triple your gift. Read below to learn more, or contact your personnel officer to obtain a matching gift form and send it with your gift to Cooper.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below.
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PAGE Funds
The Cooper Union's PAGE (Perpetual Annual Giving Endowment) Funds enable alumni and other friends of the College to establish a permanent named fund, honoring or memorializing a loved one or an organization. The fund's earnings are credited to The Cooper Union Annual Fund each year, providing vital operating revenue, and making you or your loved one a donor forever.
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The Cooper Union Annual Fund Societies
All contributions to The Cooper Union are welcomed and appreciated. Those giving more than $250 become members of the Annual Fund Societies of The Cooper Union.
| Peter Cooper Pioneers | $25,000 and above | | Founder's Society | $10,000 - $24,999 | | Leadership Circle | $7,500 - $9,999 | | Maroon and Gold Society | $5,000 - $7,499 | | Anniversary Society | $2,500 - $4,999 | | Cooper Associates | $1,000 - $2,499 | | Benefactors | $500 - $999 | | Fellows | $250 - $499 |
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For more information about The Cooper Union Annual Fund, please contact annualfund@cooper.edu.
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Planned Gifts
A planned gift is a gift that will benefit The Cooper Union at a future point in time. Planned gifts offer an opportunity for alumni and friends of the College to meet a variety of financial objectives, including tax benefits and added income, while helping The Cooper Union achieve long-term financial stability.
Bequests
The most common way to remember Cooper Union in your will is through a bequest, a provision in your will or living trust that directs that a portion of your estate should be transferred to Cooper at a time subsequent to your death
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Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust is a special type of gift plan that enables donors to transfer cash, securities, real estate, or other assets for the future benefit of Cooper Union, while retaining the right to name one or more persons, including the donor, to receive a generous income for a period of time usually for life.
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Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable gift annuities enable many people to provide a guaranteed income for themselves, their spouse, parent or another and also provide ultimately for The Cooper Union. These gifts frequently generate substantial income and capital gains tax savings as well as estate tax savings.
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For more information about planned giving, including pooled income funds, real estate, life insurance and other retirement assets, please contact Michael Governor, Assistant Director for Special Gifts, at 212.353.4172 or govern@cooper.edu.
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Capital Gifts
Building Fund
Click here to learn more about The Cooper Union Master Plan and Capital Campaign. For more information about the building fund, please contact Susan Moyle Lynch, Director of Alumni Relations, at 212-353-4139, or slynch@cooper.edu.
Named and General Endowments
An endowed gift is maintained in perpetuity, and demonstrates your commitment to Cooper Union's tradition of excellence. Named endowments typically bear the name of the donor or memorialize a loved one, while supporting a worthy purpose of your choice. This is a very rewarding way to honor a friend or family member or celebrate a milestone while investing in the future of art, architecture and engineering students.
For more information about Capital Gifts, please contact Michael Governor, Assistant Director for Special Gifts, at 212.353.4172 or govern@cooper.edu.
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Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts-in-Kind include contributions of artwork, equipment, personal property, intellectual property and real estate that may be used for educational purposes or sold to support the College's mission. For more information please contact Michael Governor, Assistant Director for Special Gifts, at 212.353.4172 or govern@cooper.edu.
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