Ways to Give

One time or recurring gifts can be made by:

• Credit or debit card on our online giving form or by phone at (617) 720-7680.
• Electronic funds transfer coordinated by contacting the Development Office.
• Check made out to the Boston Athenæum and mailed to the address below. Postage-paid envelopes are available upon request.

Attn: Development Office
Boston Athenæum
10½ Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108

Gifts of securities

Gifts of appreciated securities, stocks, and bonds can be made through our representatives at Catalyst Financial Partners LLC. Please notify our contact, listed below, of the type and number of stock or securities that you wish to give, as well as how the funds should be directed.

Michelle A. Zancanaro
Senior Director
Catalyst Financial Partners LLC
200 Clarendon Street, 25th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
T 617.239.8104
Michelle@catalystfp.com
Catalystfp.com

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)

Individuals set up individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) to provide them with income during retirement. To learn more about the benefits of using your IRA to contribute to the Athenæum, please consult your financial advisor. 

Employer Matching Gifts 

Many employers will double your contributions to the Athenæum by matching dollar for dollar. To set up a matching gift, please contact your company’s Personnel, Human Resources, or Community Relations Department. If you have already sent in your gift, you may submit your matching gift form at any time during the fiscal year. 

Collections gifts

Gifts of personal property, including works of art, rare books, and other items of demonstrable value, may be accepted. Please contact us  to be sure we can direct you to the most appropriate member of our Special Collections staff.

Estate Gifts

Planned gifts, such as bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable trusts are excellent ways to ensure your generosity has an impact for years to come. To learn more about including the Athenaeum in your financial and estate plans,  please visit our planned giving page

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

Memorial and tribute gifts are powerful ways to honor or remember someone special. To make a memorial or tribute gift, attach a note with their name or follow the instructions on our online giving form. 

To direct family and friends to make gifts in memory of a loved one who has recently passed, we suggest including the following language in an obituary or other tribute:

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Boston Athenæum’s Annual Fund in memory of {name}.  Checks may be mailed to the Boston Athenæum, 10½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 or https://community.bostonathenaeum.org/s/donate

The Proprietors of the Boston Athenæum is a tax-exempt organization as described by IRS code 501(c)(3). Our tax identification number is 04-2104852. 

All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.