David Best Sr., M.A.,'19, and his family celebrate his successful completion of the Jewish Professional Studies program at Gratz College.
Make A Lasting Impact
There are many ways you can make an impact on Gratz students today and in the future. A gift to Gratz College makes a difference for our vibrant community of learners.
You can sustain and strengthen Gratz in a way that is meaningful for you: Support everyday operations with an unrestricted gift to the Annual Fund, Support what is closest to your heart with a restricted gift for a specific Gratz program or initiative; Help sustain Gratz for the long-term with a permanently restricted contribution to the Endowment Fund; Direct your Pennsylvania tax dollars to support Gratz programs for public school students through the PA EITC program.
Please contact us for assistance with any aspect of the giving process.
Naomi Housman
Director
Office of Institutional Advancement
(215) 635-7300 ext.126
nhousman@gratz.edu
Mindy Cohen
Development Associate and Events Coordinator
Office of Institutional Advancement
(215) 635-7300 ext.155
mcohen@gratz.edu
Lauren Marks
Institutional Advancement Associate
215-635-7300 ext. 114
lmarks@gratz.edu
Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program
Individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania can claim a 90% state income tax credit and a 10% itemized charitable contribution by donating to Gratz through the EITC program. Your EITC contribution will support the development of innovative Gratz programs that build bridges and combat hate.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Make a gift to Gratz College in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Consider gifts in multiples of 18, in the Jewish tradition of “giving chai (life).” With a gift of $18 or more, Gratz will send a personalized acknowledgment card to your named recipient.
Establishing an endowment fund in honor or memory of a loved one is another excellent way to provide meaningful, long-term support for Gratz.
Planned Giving
A planned, or “legacy,” gift is a powerful way to make a lasting impact at Gratz for generations to come. Donors who make a commitment to Gratz in the form of a planned or deferred gift are invited to join the L’Dor V’Dor Society. There are many types of planned or deferred gifts, including the following:
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Bequest
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Charitable income gifts
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Charitable gift annuities
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Charitable remainder unitrusts
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Charitable remainder annuity trusts
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Gifts of life insurance
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Gifts of appreciated assets
For more information about supporting Gratz through one of the following vehicles contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at giving@gratz.edu.
"It is difficult to choose the most meaningful aspect of learning at Gratz because the overall experience was so rewarding. From the variety in course selections, to the engaging online discussions between classmates to the encouraging and supportive faculty, I was able to expand my learning and feel a part of a community whose goal was to make this world a better place."
— Melissa Mikel, 2020 graduate, in video to left and pictured above
By the Numbers
388
Total Donors*
43%
Donor Retention Rate*
524
Total Gifts*
48%
Scholarship Recipients**
*2020 calendar year
** 2019-2020 academic year
How to Make Your Gift
Our online donation form makes giving easy.
If you prefer to mail your gift, simply make the check payable to Gratz College, note how you want your gift designated, and send to the following address:
Gratz College
Office of Institutional Advancement
315 York Rd. Jenkintown, PA 19046
For assistance with other ways to make a gift, email us at giving@gratz.edu.
Gratz College Tax ID (EIN): 23‐1352642