Ways to Give

No matter how you choose to give, your gift supports the experience of each and every Berklee student. Thank you for your support!

The federal tax identification number for both Berklee and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee is 04-2300472. 

Online

Make a one-time or monthly gift via our secure online donation form to support the area of Berklee that matters most to you.

Checks

Please make checks payable to Berklee or Boston Conservatory, and write your intended designation in the memo line. Checks can be mailed to:

Berklee
P.O. Box 24231
New York, NY 10087-4231

Phone

To make your gift by phone or to speak with a staff member, please contact our gifts processor at 617-747-2236 or email giving@berklee.edu and include your name, phone number, and reason for contacting Berklee. A member of our staff will call you in response to your message, so including the reason for your inquiry will help us direct your message to the appropriate person.

Gifts of Stock

To give a gift of securities, bonds, mutual funds, or commodities (stocks), please contact our gift processing department at giving@berklee.edu. Our broker, Bruce Huggins of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, would also be happy to assist you or your broker, and can be reached at 631-361-3243 or bruce.d.huggins@ml.com.

Donor-Advised Funds

Please contact the company that administers your donor-advised fund for guidance on making charitable gifts using your fund. Berklee's federal tax identification number is 04-2300472. If you have questions, please contact our gift processing department at giving@berklee.edu. 

Gifts-in-Kind

In addition to cash donations, Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee gladly accept gifts-in-kind. A gift-in-kind is a non-monetary contribution of goods or services. Examples of accepted tangible goods include musical instruments, equipment, auction items, and various materials related to performing arts and music education. Examples of services include donated transportation, meeting space, and professional support. Berklee will make a determination regarding acceptance of an intended gift based on the quality of the instrument or equipment, demand, and preservation required.

Berklee is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, all contributions to Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee are tax deductible. Berklee is not allowed to make a determination as to the value of gifts-in-kind and must leave this responsibility to the individual donors. Please consult with your tax advisor in order to fill out the IRS 8283 form.

To speak with someone about donating a gift-in-kind, please contact Michela Doherty at mdoherty@berklee.edu.

Wire Transfer

If you'd like to direct funds via wire transfer from your U.S. or international bank, please contact our gift processing department at giving@berklee.edu or 617-747-2236, for instructions.

Planned Giving

A planned gift offers a unique opportunity to make a difference now and in the future. Anyone can participate—there are options for all income levels, age brackets, and areas of interest. By doing so, you affirm the importance of creating an enduring legacy for future generations of students.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match gifts to charitable organizations. Use the tool on our Matching Gifts page to search for your employer to see if they will match your contribution. You may also contact your employer's human resources department to inquire about matching gifts.