We greatly appreciate the many gifts that come to Kenyon at the end of the year! You may make an online gift at any time. Please note that for credit card gifts, the legal date of your gift is the date your bank processes the donation.
For information on how to make a gift of stock, please visit our Gifts of Stock page. Stock gifts often take a few days to complete, especially at the end of the year.
Our offices will have limited staffing between December 23 and January 1. We will resume our normal hours of operation on January 2.
On behalf of the staff of Kenyon, we wish you a happy holiday season!
Opportunities to Support Our Path Forward
Gifts That Make a DifferenceA gift through the Kenyon Fund and Kenyon Parents Fund goes to work immediately to help Kenyon meet needs in academic and student life, financial aid and much more.
More about the Kenyon FundGifts through your estate, gifts that pay you income and other types of planned gifts support Kenyon while delivering financial and tax benefits to you and your family.
More About Planned GivingEndowed gifts and gifts for major projects support Kenyon in perpetuity through the establishment of an endowed fund, or the capital support necessary for a building.
Explore Our Campaign PrioritiesMore questions about giving to Kenyon? Contact us. We'll be happy to help you explore ways to support the College in a way that aligns with your passions.
Contact AdvancementA gift through the Kenyon Fund and Kenyon Parents Fund goes to work immediately to help Kenyon meet needs in academic and student life, financial aid and much more.
More about the Kenyon FundGifts through your estate, gifts that pay you income and other types of planned gifts support Kenyon while delivering financial and tax benefits to you and your family.
More About Planned GivingEndowed gifts and gifts for major projects support Kenyon in perpetuity through the establishment of an endowed fund, or the capital support necessary for a building.
Explore Our Campaign PrioritiesMore questions about giving to Kenyon? Contact us. We'll be happy to help you explore ways to support the College in a way that aligns with your passions.
Contact AdvancementCash and Other Types of Gifts
Gifts of Cash
- Checks may be sent to the Office of Development, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH 43022.
- Online gifts to the Kenyon Fund and Kenyon Parents Fund may be made via our secure server.
- Recurring gifts to the Kenyon Fund can be made through convenient automatic deductions from your credit card or checking account. Just select the recurring gift option or call us at 740-427-5152
- Matching gifts through your employer can increase the power of your gift. If your gift is eligible, please request a matching gift form from your employer or spouse’s employer.
- Donor advised fund and qualified charitable contributions: You may also give through your donor advised fund or by using a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, if you qualify. As a reminder, to count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), the funds must come out of your IRA by your RMD deadline (which is generally Dec. 31). You may notify Nathan Soliday when the gift has been requested and provide his name if a contact is requested.
Gifts of Stocks or Securities
Many alumni, parents friends of Kenyon are making their gifts by donating securities to the College. You may find that you can make a larger contribution by giving stock — particularly stock which has appreciated in value — than you could by giving cash. Learn more about gifting .
Gifts of Cryptocurrency
Charitable donations of cryptocurrency are an area of growing interest, and Kenyon can accept these gifts. If you're interested in exploring this option, we would be happy to work with you. Contact us.
Gifts of Real Estate or Other Property
Gifts of real estate can be very attractive for you and for Kenyon. We would be happy to explore with you a gift of a home, vacation property, condominium or undeveloped land. Gifts of property other than cash securities or real estate can also offer you significant tax while benefiting Kenyon. Contact us.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts of any amount may be made to the Kenyon Fund, or a memorial endowment fund may be established with gifts and commitments totaling $100,000 or more. The Brown Family Environmental Center also has a memorial program to honor loved ones. Learn more about memorial gifts.
Planned Giving
Creative gift and estate planning can benefit Kenyon, you and your loved ones. Learn more about planned gifts.
Kenyon Women Giving Back
A volunteer-driven event series celebrating Kenyon's philanthropic alumnae.
Kenyon Fifty Under 50
The Kenyon Fifty Under 50 program recognizes a new generation of donor leaders for their outstanding commitment and generosity.