Senior Class Gifts
Each year, Chatham's senior class joins together to give back to the University through the long-standing tradition of the Senior Class Gift.
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Your support fortifies the University's ability to provide students with exceptional academics and access to scholarship opportunities, both of which are hallmarks of a Chatham education.
Explore Your Options
Whether an outright gift, a pledge or planned gift, the Office of University Advancement looks forward to helping you identify the gift best suited to your circumstances and philanthropic goals.
Annual Gifts
Gifts to Chatham’s Annual Fund support challenging and innovative academic programs, valuable hands-on learning opportunities, and life-changing scholarships for our students.
Make Your Annual Gift Online
Click the button below to visit our secure online giving page and make your gift today. Chatham University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, mobile pay, and web pay.
Make Your Annual Gift by Mail
Send your check or money order, payable to Chatham University to:
Chatham University
Office of University Advancement
107 Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Make Your Annual Gift by Phone
Please call our toll-free gift line, at 1-855-692-4284.
Gifts of Stock
Please use the following information:
Agency: Bessemer Trust Co.
Agent: John McQuade
Email: McQuade@bessemer.com
Phone: 212-708-9363
Account Name: Chatham University
Depository Trust Corporation (DTC) Number: 901 – BNY Mellon, for account 207944 – Bessemer Trust
For Further Credit to: NN3686 – Chatham University Custody
IRA Charitable Rollover/Qualified Charitable Distribution
Chatham University has partnered with FreeWill, an online software tool that makes giving from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) even easier. If you are at least 70 ½ or older, now is the perfect time to consider making your annual gift with a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA. To learn more, visit FreeWill.com/QCD/ChathamU.
Start the process with FreeWill or reach out to your broker this month to initiate your gift to ensure Chatham receives it by December 29, 2023. Notify your financial advisor of your intention to make a gift and note that our full legal name is
Chatham University
Office of University Advancement
107 Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Federal Tax ID number: 25-0717890
If the donor has an IRA account with donor check writing privileges and/or a stipulation that the contribution must be deposited prior to December 31, the gift must be received by December 31 to ensure deposit before January 1.
To make a charitable IRA rollover gift, a donor must meet the following criteria:
- The gift must be from a traditional or Roth IRA (no 401(k)s, 403(b)s, etc.).
- The donor must be at least 70½.
- The gift must be to a public charity other than a supporting organization.
- The gift must not be to a donor advised fund maintained by the charity.
- The gift must be outright (no life income arrangements).
- The gift, combined with other qualifying IRA charitable rollover gifts made during the year, must not exceed $100,000.
Wire Transfers
Please use the following information:
Domestic
Bank: Dollar Bank
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
ABA (Routing) Number: 243074385
Account Number: 52673684794
Name on Account: Chatham University
If Denominated in USD
Swift: DBNKUS3P
Bank: Dollar Bank | Pittsburgh, PA
Dollar Bank Account Number: 52673684794
Dollar Bank Account Name: Chatham University General Account
If Denominated in Foreign Currency (Wells Fargo will convert to USD):
Intermediary Swift: WFBIUS6WFFX
Intermediary Bank: WELLS FARGO | San Francisco
Beneficiary Swift: DBNKUS3P
Beneficiary Bank: DOLLAR BANK | Pittsburgh, PA
Dollar Bank Account Number: 52673684794
Dollar Bank Account Name: Chatham University General Account
You can set up a pledge and complete your gift over time by making regular payments on a schedule you choose. To establish your pledge to Chatham, please email Joe Junker or call 412-365-1383.
Setting up a recurring gift is a great, budget-friendly way to help Chatham by providing steady, reliable funding for students and faculty through a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift to Chatham.
For example, you can join the 1869 Society, which recognizes donors giving $1,000 or more per year with a monthly recurring gift of $83.33. To establish a recurring gift to Chatham, please visit our secure online giving form and check the “Recurring” box, or contact Joe Junker by email (j.junker@chatham.edu) or phone at 412-365-1383.
When you make a gift to Chatham, you have the opportunity to honor friends, colleagues, and loved ones or acknowledge the passing of someone special.
Make Your Gift Online
Click the button below to visit our secure online giving page and make your gift today. Chatham University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, mobile pay, and web pay.
Check the box labeled "Honorary Gift" or "Memorial Gift" and include the name of the individual you are honoring or memorializing. If you would like us to notify the individual or family of the individual, please email Kate Labriola-Gorentz the recipient's name and address.
Make Your Gift by Mail
Honorary and memorial gifts can also be mailed to the address below. Please include the name of the individual you are honoring or memorializing with your contribution. If you would like us to notify the individual or family of the individual, you should also include the recipient's name and address with your contribution.
Checks, payable to Chatham University, can be mailed to:
Chatham University
Office of University Advancement
107 Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
If you have any questions regarding your honorary or memorial gift, please email alumni@chatham.edu or call 412-365-2731.
Named Funds
If you are interested in establishing a named fund to honor or memorialize a friend or loved one, please contact Joe Junker by email (j.junker@chatham.edu) or 412-365-1383.
Obituary Information
If you would like to direct memorial gifts to Chatham in an obituary, we offer the following sample language:
- In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of ____________ may be sent to Chatham University. Checks payable to Chatham University can be mailed to the following address: Chatham University, Office of University Advancement, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
- The family of ________ requests that memorial gifts be sent to Chatham University. Memorial gifts can be mailed to: Chatham University, Office of University Advancement, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Many companies will match contributions made by employees to their colleges or universities. Please visit your company's Human Resources department to find out how you can double, or even triple, your gift to Chatham!
Scholarships give Chatham students the opportunity to become the leaders of tomorrow, and capital gifts for construction and educational experiences are an investment in Chatham's visionary future.
Endowed Student Scholarships
Endowed scholarships have long played a vital role in Chatham's history, enabling students to pursue their educational goals regardless of their financial situation. Nearly 100% of Chatham's undergraduate student population benefits from student scholarships and financial aid.
Chatham University's endowed scholarship funds supported students with more than $1 million during the 2023-2024 academic year. However, Chatham awards more than $14 million in financial aid and scholarships annually. More than ever, new scholarship dollars are essential to providing an affordable and accessible education to these students.
A named endowed scholarship can be created with a gift of $50,000, payable over five years. If you would like to learn more about establishing an endowed fund at Chatham, please email Joe Junker, Chief Advancement Officer, or call 412-365-1383.
Expendable Student Scholarships
Create a named, expendable scholarship to support a student through their four years at Chatham. Expendable scholarships provide an invaluable source of immediate financial support for our students. You’ll receive an update annually on the student who benefitted from your generosity.
An annual commitment of $2,500 a year for four years creates an expendable scholarship and supports one student through the entirety of their education. You can establish a scholarship individually or with one or more classmates. Set up a recurring annual scholarship payment using our secure online giving form or contact Joe Junker, Chief Advancement Officer, at 412-365-1383 or j.junker@chatham.edu.
Other Endowed Opportunities
Growing the endowment is an ongoing priority for Chatham University. Chatham's endowment consists of multiple separate funds that generate income in perpetuity. Only the interest and appreciation earned are used for current programs and services, ensuring the permanent existence of these funds.
In total, Chatham University has more than 190 endowed funds. A substantial portion of the Chatham University endowment assists the general operating budget each year by providing funds for critical areas such as student scholarships, faculty endowments, program endowments, and funds to support the maintenance of the University’s historic properties.
If you are interested in establishing an endowed fund at Chatham, please email Joe Junker, Chief Advancement Officer, or call 412-365-1383.
A planned gift provides an opportunity for you to integrate a charitable gift into your overall financial, tax and estate plan.
The 1869 Society
Chatham University's 1869 Society recognizes donors contributing leadership level gifts of $1,000 or more to the University on an annual basis (July 1 to June 30). We gratefully acknowledge the donors who demonstrate their deep commitment to Chatham through their annual support.
The Peggy Donaldson ‘44 Scholarship Circle
The Peggy Donaldson ‘44 Scholarship Circle recognizes those alumni and donors who have established a scholarship with a gift of at least $50,000. Members are committed to enabling Chatham University students to pursue their educational goals, regardless of their financial situation. Their philanthropy is essential to providing an affordable and accessible education to our students.
The Dilworth Society
The Dilworth Society was established during Chatham's 125th year to recognize those who wish to remember Chatham University in their estate planning. These plans—such as bequests, trusts or life income gifts—provide a legacy that benefit both Chatham and the donor. The Society is named for Joseph Dilworth, one of Chatham's founders and Board of Trustees member, whose bequest for $10,000 established the building fund for the original Dilworth Hall. For more information, please contact Dana DePasquale, Director of Individual Giving, ddepasquale@chatham.edu or (412) 365-1517.
Anniversary Walk Bricks
- Anniversary Walk bricks are available for gifts of $150 or more.
- Centerpiece bricks are available for gifts of $300 or more.
- A small portion of proceeds will be used to purchase and install your Anniversary Walk brick, with remaining dollars support our students, programs, and centers as a tax-deductible gift to Chatham's Annual Fund.
- If you have any questions, please email the Office of Annual Giving or call 412-365-1262.