Mechanics of giving

This section provides you with the nuts-and-bolts information you need to complete a cash-based transaction. If you have questions, please contact us.

Cash, checks, credit cardsElectronic funds transfers (EFTs)
Bank wire transfersPayroll deductions
Donor-advised funds

Cash, checks, credit cards

Gifts of cash are among the most valuable forms of support for MIT. Because they are immediately available (and are often unrestricted), they give the Institute the flexibility to meet its most pressing needs.

To make a credit card gift, you can give now using our secure server, or call 617.253.8270 to provide your credit card information over the phone.

Cash gifts made by check should be payable to MIT, and mailed with your contribution form (pdf format) or a letter stating your gift’s purpose to:

MIT Annual Fund
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
600 Memorial Drive, W98-200
Cambridge, MA 02139-4822
Phone: 617.253.8270
E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Bank wire transfers

Please note that instructions differ for U.S. and foreign funds.

U.S. currency

Gifts in U.S. dollars may be wired directly from your bank to MIT’s bank by providing your bank with the following wire transfer instructions:

State Street Bank & Trust Co.
Boston, MA
ABA #011000028
DDA account #42309401
Account #859A
Comments: Account of Massachusetts Institute of Technology/[Donor name] for [MIT account # or department]
Attention: Victoria Aguiar

It is critical when making a wire transfer that you alert MIT in advance so that the gift will be properly credited when received at MIT’s bank. To advise of an anticipated wire transfer, please send a fax, letter, or e-mail to the Office of the Recording Secretary (see contact information below) with the following information:

  • Name of donor
  • Amount of wire transfer
  • Purpose of gift
  • Name/location of sending bank
  • Approximate date of expected transfer

Foreign currency

Gifts to be made in a foreign currency need special wire transfer instructions. Advance details are required in order for MIT to make appropriate arrangements with the bank to accept your gift. If you will be wiring the funds in foreign currency, please send a fax or e-mail to the Office of the Recording Secretary (see contact information below) with the following information:

  • Name of donor
  • Amount of wire transfer
  • SPECIFIC CURRENCY (i.e., Japanese yen, Euro dollars/Euros, Swedish krona, etc.)
  • Purpose of gift
  • Name/location of sending bank
  • Date of expected transfer (exact date is important for foreign currency transfers)

NOTE: An IBAN number is not required for funds transmitted to banks outside of the European Union.

All currencies

Please send all U.S. or foreign bank wire transfer information to:

MIT Office of the Recording Secretary
Fax: 617.258.8316
Phone: 617.253.5048
E -mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Donor-advised funds

If you have already benefited from the immediate tax deductions offered by donor-advised funds, you should know that MIT is an IRS-qualified public charity, and thus is eligible to receive contributions from your gift fund. Please follow the instructions provided by your fund regarding minimum contribution, the process for recommending grants, etc.

MIT’s tax identification number is 04-2103594. Note that checks should be made payable to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and mailed to the following address:

Attention: Kathy Vitale
Associate Recording Secretary
MIT Office of the Recording Secretary
600 Memorial Drive, W98-300
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and payroll deductions

Electronic funds transfers

Some donors may prefer to make their gifts by electronic funds transfer (EFT). With your authorization, MIT can electronically debit your checking account on a monthly or quarterly basis. You choose the fixed amount and the frequency of deduction, the designation of your donation, and the duration of your donation period. To sign up, please complete an Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Form and return it to the Office of the Recording Secretary along with a voided check (not a deposit slip).

Payroll deductions

MIT employees also have the option of donating directly to the Institute through payroll deduction. To sign up, please complete the Payroll Deduction Authorization Form and return it to the Office of the Recording Secretary.

If you are not an MIT employee, you are encouraged to contact your employer or the United Way to explore ways to contribute to MIT through direct payroll deduction.

For more information about EFTs and payroll deductions, please contact us:

MIT Office of the Recording Secretary
600 Memorial Drive, W98-300
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617.253.5048
Fax: 617.258.8316
E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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