Ways to Give
Ways to Give
The CMC journey does not happen by accident. Every year, thousands of alumni, parents, students, and friends contribute to the College; these gifts support all aspects of the CMC experience. Their gifts, and yours, make the journey possible. There are so many ways to support CMC and its students. See below for giving options.
Online Giving
Making an online gift is the simplest way to support Claremont McKenna College and its students. Just click here to make a gift right now.
Gifts of all sizes — whether $19.46 or $19,460 — make a difference in the lives of Claremont McKenna students and help the college to ascend. Thank you for your generosity.
If you prefer to make your gift over the phone, please call 800-448-3226 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
To make a gift by mail, please send checks to:
Call (800) GIVE-2-CMC
(800) 448-3226
Send check to:
400 N. Claremont Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
For outright gifts of publicly traded stock please follow these instructions for making the transfer of shares to Claremont McKenna College. Please notify our office of your intended stock transfer by emailing us at development@claremontmckenna.edu or call us at (800) GIVE-2-CMC (800-448-3226).
For mutual fund donations - Contact Lauren Parrish at lauren.parrish@cmc.edu or 909-621-8910 if interested in making a mutual fund donation to CMC.
When the stock is held in street name:
Ask the broker to transfer the appropriate number of shares to:
- The Northern Trust Company
- 50 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60603
- DTC # 2669
- FFC: Claremont McKenna College (Tax ID #95‐1664101)
- Account: 2622138 – Claremont‐Gift Account
- Contact Info: Ana Gjorgievski (312) 444-4749
Will your employer match your gift to CMC?
Many companies offer benefits to match employee, retiree, and/or employee spouse charitable donations. Some companies also make financial contributions to a charitable organization to match volunteer hours performed by their employees. To find out if your employer offers these benefits and to see their guidelines, please visit our Matching Gift Search page. If you have any questions, please see our FAQ's or contact us at (800) 448-3226.
If your company offers a matching gift benefit and you would like the match sent to CMC, please fill out the company form and mail or e-mail a copy to:
Claremont McKenna College Advancement Services - Matching Gifts
400 N. Claremont Blvd.
Claremont, CA 91711
development@cmc.edu
Giving Societies and Funds
The CMC journey doesn’t happen by accident. Every year, thousands of alumni, parents, students, and friends contribute to the College; these gifts support all aspects of the CMC experience. Their gifts, and yours, make the journey possible.
Claremont McKenna's Res Publica Society is comprised of members of our community who demonstrate the highest levels of leadership and support to the College through outstanding philanthropic generosity. Leadership donors show an enduring commitment to our mission of educating students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions.
For more information about joining CMC’s Res Publica Society or President’s Society, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at (909) 607-3531 or annualgiving@cmc.edu.
Named in honor of CMC trustee and alumnus Steve Crown ’74, the Crown Society recognizes loyal alumni who support the College consistently, year after year. Loyal giving allows CMC to focus on long-term goals and critical needs, including the recruitment of award-winning faculty and staff, continuation of our need-blind admissions policy, and enhancements to CMC’s campus and student facilities. For more information on your Crown Society status, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at (909) 607-3531 or annualgiving@cmc.edu.
Through contributions to the Alumni Fund for Scholarships, CMCers express their commitment to providing a truly exceptional liberal arts education for current and future generations. Your gifts are crucial as CMC continues to broaden student scholarships and financial aid.
Please consider making a gift to the Alumni Fund today. Gifts of every amount matter and make a difference in the everyday lives of CMC students. Thank you!
To learn more about Alumni Fund Scholarships, please contact the Office of Annual Giving at (909) 607-3531 or annualgiving@cmc.edu.
The CMC Parents Fund is a vital source of financial support for the College. It help enhances experiences such as the Athenaeum, sponsored internships, and study abroad. Unlike endowment gifts, gifts made to the Parents Fund are spent in the same year in which they are donated – thus directly benefiting the exceptional student experience.
Whether you are the parent of a current student or a graduate, please consider joining your fellow parents in giving to the Parents Fund. Gifts of every amount matter and make a difference in the everyday lives of CMC students. Thank you!
To learn more about becoming a Parents Fund volunteer contact the Office of Annual Giving at (909) 607-3531, annualgiving@cmc.edu, or read more on the Giving Volunteers page.
Are you interested in becoming a leadership donor? Learn more about our President's Leadership Council (PLC), exclusively for CMC parents, by contacting the Office of Annual Giving at (909) 607-3531 or annualgiving@cmc.edu.
Planned Giving
Here you can learn about gift options that let you experience the joy of giving, often beyond what you may have thought possible, while also accomplishing personal, financial, tax-planning and estate planning goals.
We are happy to answer any questions, without obligation, to help you determine if one of these plans is right for you. Email us at giftplanning@cmc.edu or call us at (888) 311-4717.
When you make an irrevocable gift of cash or securities (or sometimes real estate) CMC agrees to make fixed payments to one or two people for life. Payments are backed by all of the assets of CMC. After the last payment, the remaining account balance comes to CMC to be used as you direct. Visit https://giftplanning.cmc.edu/contact-us or call 888-311-4717.
plannedgiving@cmc.edu
888-311-4717
400 North Claremont Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711
Planned giving is a great way to support CMC while generating income for yourself and your family. Learn about charitable trusts and gift annuities that allow you to give to CMC while generating income for yourself and your family.
A charitable gift from your estate is a favored method of giving that enables you to achieve your financial goals, maintain control of your assets, and benefit CMC.
While you may transfer many of your assets through your will or living trust, beneficiary forms available from plan administrators control distribution of your retirement plans, life insurance policies, commercial annuities and a variety of financial accounts.
Make a substantial gift to Claremont McKenna College in the form of fixed annual payments and pass assets to your family or other heirs at reduced tax cost.
Donate your home, farm or a second home to CMC and receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, while retaining the right to live in your home for the rest of your life. If you itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction you could save significant income taxes.
Receive immediate cash and make a gift to Claremont McKenna College by selling to us a valuable asset, such as real estate, for less than it is worth.