Giving to Wesleyan

 

The Wesleyan Fund

Your gift, your choice.

 

The Wesleyan Fund, formerly known as the Annual Fund or Loyalty Fund, gives you the option to support Wesleyan in a way that's important to you. Gifts to The Wesleyan Fund are essential to the success of our mission of educating women and empowering every student to find a unique voice and purpose. Every gift, no matter how large or small, sustains and strengthens our community.

 

Wesleyan College is a Georgia nonprofit corporation and is a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax ID Number/EIN is 58-0593438.

 

WAYS TO GIVE

By Mail

To send a gift through standard mail, please send your check made payable to Wesleyan College to:

Wesleyan College 
Institutional Advancement
4760 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA  31210-4407

Please include your name and purpose for your gift to ensure it will be applied appropriately and properly acknowledged.
 

By Phone

To make your gift over the phone, please contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171. For security purposes, your credit card gift will be charged immediately and no credit card information will be stored at the College.

Wire Transfer

To make a gift to Wesleyan College via wire transfer, please use the following information: 

Bank Name: Truist
ABA Routing/Transit Number: 053101121
Account Number: 5177620228015
Account Name: ST DEP-DMS
FFC Trust Account Name: Wesleyan College Transition
FFC Trust Account #: 1128795

Please include your name with the transfer and contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171 or smccarthy@yyhgy.com with the purpose of your gift to ensure it will be applied appropriately and properly acknowledged.

Give Through Your IRA

Donors age 70½ or older may give up to $100,000 directly from an individual retirement account (IRA) to qualified charities without paying federal income tax on the distribution. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) are an excellent way to show your support for Wesleyan and receive a tax benefit in return, and may help fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as well.

You can request your QCD be sent directly from your administrator to:

Wesleyan College 
Institutional Advancement
4760 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA  31210-4407


Wesleyan College federal tax ID number: 58-0593438

Please ask your administrator to include your name and the purpose of your gift in the documentation that will arrive with the gift, such as a cover letter or memo line, to ensure your gift will be applied appropriately and properly acknowledged. You can also contact Melissa Klein, Chief Development Officer, at (478) 757-3790 or mklein@yyhgy.com with any pertinent details.

Matching Gifts

Many corporations match charitable gifts made by their employees. Matching gifts allow you to double or even triple your gift to Wesleyan College. Please contact your human resources department and request a matching gift form to be completed and returned to Wesleyan.  For additional information regarding the Matching Gift program or to submit your form, please contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171 or smccarthy@yyhgy.com, or mail to:

Wesleyan College 
Institutional Advancement
4760 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA  31210-4407

Employee Payroll Deduction

Wesleyan College employees can give to Wesleyan via payroll deduction. Please contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171 or smccarthy@yyhgy.com.

Give Through Your Estate

Through a bequest, retirement plan, or life insurance policy beneficiary designation, you leave an important legacy for Wesleyan College.  

 

For more information, please contact Melissa Klein, Chief Development Officer, at (478) 757-3790 or mklein@yyhgy.com or visit http://www.yyhgy.com/giving/planned_giving.cfm.

Other Securities

Giving gifts of securities could be a way for you to maximize your gift and avoid taxes on capital gains.

How It Works:

  • You transfer appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares you have owned for more than one year to Wesleyan College.
  • Wesleyan College sells your securities and uses the proceeds for our programs.


Benefits:

  • You receive an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer (even if you originally paid much less for them).
  • You pay no capital gains tax on the transfer when the stock is sold.
  • Giving appreciated stock can be more beneficial than giving cash. The "cost" of your gift is often less than the deduction you gain by making it.

 

Please contact Melissa Klein, Chief Development Officer, at (478) 757-3790 or mklein@yyhgy.com with any pertinent details to ensure that your gift is applied appropriately and properly acknowledged.

Recurring Gifts

Committing to a monthly gift is an easy and meaningful way to support Wesleyan College. Smaller contributions over time add up to a more significant gift by the end of the fiscal year. If giving monthly to The Wesleyan Fund, you join others in becoming a member of the Wesleyan Every Season Club (WESclub).

To commit to a recurring gift, please do so online at yyhgy.com/giving. For more information, visit yyhgy.com/giving/wesclub.cfm or please contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171 or smccarthy@yyhgy.com.

To change or update either your credit card information or gift details for a current recurring gift, please contact Julie Jones, Senior Director of Advancement Operations and Research, at (478) 757-5130 or jjones@yyhgy.com.

Donor Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. These gifts are generally tax deductible at the time of contribution to the fund and are invested to grow over time, allowing you to recommend grants from the fund at any time to support Wesleyan College. You can also create a lasting legacy by designating Wesleyan College as the beneficiary of the entire fund or a percentage of the fund.


For more information, please contact your financial advisor, your fund administrator, or Melissa Klein, Chief Development Officer, at (478) 757-3790 or mklein@yyhgy.com.

Property or Real Estate

A residence, vacation home, farm, acreage, or vacant property may have so appreciated through the years that its sale would result in a sizable capital gains tax. By giving this property to Wesleyan College, you would avoid the capital gains tax and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the property.


Because there may be considerations and requirements that must be met before a gift of real estate can be accepted, please contact Sarah McCarthy, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at (478) 757-5171 or smccarthy@yyhgy.com for more information.

FIND YOUR CAUSE

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Greatest Need

Gifts to The Wesleyan Fund touch every student and help sustain every corner of the Wesleyan campus. Making an immediate impact, your gifts are vital for the College to be able to meet our highest priority needs. Give Now

 

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Scholarships & Student Success

Awarding more than $6 million in scholarships annually, Wesleyan is committed to providing women with the opportunity to earn a college degree. Your gifts help us identify and educate the brightest and most determined students. Give Now

 

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Student Experience

Women choose Wesleyan because they want a college where they can develop leadership skills, try new things, and have fun! Your gifts enhance the student experience by funding campus activities, service initiatives, and special events. Give Now

 

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Athletics & Recreation

Wesleyan proudly offers NCAA Division III athletic teams, IHSA and IDA equestrian programs, and club sports. Your gifts to The Wesleyan Fund help cover the costs of uniforms, equipment, and team travel. Give Now

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Equity & Inclusion

Our students benefit from an environment that promotes healthy communication and friendship among women. Your gifts provide programs and training that help students, faculty, and staff continue to create a more equitable and inclusive community. Give Now

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Campus Improvements & Beautification

Outstanding facilities and comfortable living spaces are essential to the success of Wesleyan women. Your gifts to The Wesleyan Fund ensure a safe, beautiful, and modern environment in which to grow. Give Now

Investing in The Wesleyan Fund is an investment in women. Investing in women is an investment in our future.
 

Forever First Society

The Forever First Society honors alumnae and friends who have included Wesleyan in their estate plans. Planned Gifts can provide student scholarships, boost the Wesleyan Fund, and maintain Wesleyan's historic campus. 

WESclub

By joining the Wesleyan Every Season Club you are committing to a monthly gift as an easy and meaningful way to support The Wesleyan Fund (formerly Annual Fund) because a contribution each month adds up to a significant gift over the course of the fiscal year. 

 

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