Gifts to UMass Hillel support engaging and innovative programs that help our students form lifelong bonds, develop leadership skills, and create a deeper connection to their Jewish identities.

At UMass Hillel, we're constantly creating an array of innovative and inclusive programs, experiences and spaces for students to explore Jewish culture and values. We have many sponsorship opportunities available and welcome the opportunity to discuss options with you, including joining UMass Hillel's Giving Society. Please contact Executive Director Rabbi Aaron Fine with questions or for further information on ways to give to UMass Hillel.

UMass Hillel is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
(EIN  #04-3110103, Hillel House at UMass Amherst, Inc.).
More than 60% of our annual operating budget is funded by individual donors like you:

GIFTS OF CASH
Donate Online

By Mail
Make your check payable to UMass Hillel and send to:
UMass Hillel
388 N. Pleasant St. 
Amherst, MA 01002

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS &
​QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Donor Advised Funds (DAF)
You can make your grant recommendation through your DAF to Hillel House at The University of Mass Amherst, Inc. (dba UMass Hillel) using our Tax ID# 04-3110103.

Required Minimum Distributions & Qualified Charitable Distributions from Your IRA  
If you are 70 1/2+, you may qualify to make IRA distributions (including your Required Minimum Distribution) directly to UMass Hillel, without incurring income tax.  
Please consult your tax advisor to determine if you are eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution and to ensure that your gift to UMass Hillel meets
applicable tax requirements.

DONATE APPRECIATED STOCK
​Appreciated Stock and Securities Make a Gift of Stock 
Making a gift of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds) 
to UMass Hillel is easy. Please contact Melanie Gerard
for transfer instructions and our securities donation form.

CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS

​Corporate Matching Gifts 
 Your gift might be eligible for a match, particularly if you route it through the
 UMass Amherst Foundation.  If you take advantage of this benefit, please be sure to mark your donation for “The Hillel Fund” and let us know you have initiated this process! It may take more than 2 business weeks for us to receive notification of your gift.  


Please mail your donation and your completed matching gift form to:
University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation
Records and Gift Processing
Memorial Hall, 134 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003