Making Your Gift
No matter how you choose to give, your gift supports the experience of each and every Boston Conservatory at Berklee student. Thank you for your support!
Online
Make a one-time or monthly gift via our secure online donation form to support the area of the Conservatory that matters most to you.
Check
Mail delivery and check processing is delayed while staff continue to work remotely, so we invite you to consider making your donation by a means other than a check. If you do prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Boston Conservatory at Berklee and mail it to:
Berklee
P.O. Box 24231
New York, NY 10087-4231
Boston Conservatory at Berklee's federal tax identification number is 04-2300472.
Phone
To make your gift by phone or to speak with a staff member, please email Britney Blevins at bblevins@berklee.edu and include your name, phone number, and reason for contacting the Conservatory. A member of our staff will call you in response to your message, so including the reason for your inquiry will help us direct your message to the appropriate person.
All phone calls to 617-747-3096 will be directed to a voice mailbox, so please be sure to include your name and phone number so a staff member can reach you promptly.
Please direct all fax messages to 617-247-8788.
Gifts of Stock
To give a gift of securities, bonds, mutual funds, or commodities (stocks), please contact your broker to begin the process. If you or your broker have questions, Christopher Faggioni of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith will be happy to assist you, and can be reached at 631-361-3233 or christopher.faggioni@ml.com.
Account Number: 39G02007
DTC Number: 8862
Please direct gifts to Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Unless you specifically intend to make an anonymous donation, please give the broker permission to identify you as the donor.
In order to qualify for a tax deduction for any given calendar year, the securities must be transferred from your account to the Conservatory no later than December 31.
For questions, please contact Britney Blevins, gift entry and stewardship coordinator, at bblevins@berklee.edu.
Donor-Advised Funds
Please contact the company that administers your donor-advised fund for guidance on making charitable gifts using your fund. If you have questions, please contact Edie Germano, assistant director of advancement services, at egermano@berklee.edu.
Gifts-in-Kind
In addition to cash donations, Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music gladly accept gifts-in-kind. A gift-in-kind is a nonmonetary contribution of goods or services. Examples of accepted tangible goods include musical instruments, equipment, auction items, and various materials related to performing arts and music education. Examples of services include donated transportation, meeting space, and professional support. Berklee will make a determination regarding acceptance of an intended gift based on the quality of the instrument or equipment, demand, and preservation required.
Berklee is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, all contributions to Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music are tax deductible. Berklee is not allowed to make a determination as to the value of gifts-in-kind and must leave this responsibility to the individual donors. Please consult with your tax advisor in order to fill out the IRS 8283 form.
To speak with someone about donating a gift-in-kind, please contact Michela Doherty at mdoherty@berklee.edu.
Wire Transfer
If you'd like to direct funds via wire transfer from your U.S. or international bank, please contact Britney Blevins, gift entry and stewardship coordinator, at bblevins@berklee.edu or 617-747-2236, for wiring instructions.
Planned Giving: Join the Churchill Society
A planned gift through our Churchill Society offers a unique opportunity to make a difference now and in the future. Anyone can participate—there are options for all income levels, age brackets, and areas of interest. By doing so, you affirm the importance of creating an enduring legacy for future generations of students.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match gifts to charitable organizations. Use the tool on our Matching Gifts page to search for your employer to see if they will match your contribution. You may also contact your employer's human resources department to inquire about matching gifts.
Corporate and Foundation Support
Berklee’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) cultivates and maintains relationships with grant-making organizations and corporate partners that have interests aligned with the Conservatory’s mission, vision, and goals. Foundations, corporations, and government agencies support a wide range of initiatives and programs, including:
- scholarships for students
- outreach initiatives such as Conservatory Connections, a community program that brings the joy of live performance to audiences who are unable to travel to campus, and Movement Matters, free classes for low-mobility seniors taught by our dance and theater students in public residential facilities
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee academic enhancement programs, including ongoing collaborations with Silkroad Ensemble and Speakeasy Stage Company, which aim to advance, coordinate, and catalyze artistic innovation and affect change across the Conservatory and in the wider community
- public performances by Conservatory students, faculty, and visiting artists at the Boston Conservatory Theater and other performance venues on campus that enrich the cultural life of Boston; and
- capital projects that improve the Conservatory's physical campus.
The CFR office welcomes inquiries and contact from foundations and corporations as well as suggestions from faculty, alumni and friends on potential partnership opportunities. For inquiries, please contact Danielle Parillo, senior foundation relations officer, at dparillo@berklee.edu.
Faculty and Staff Payroll Deduction
Current faculty and staff can automatically support the area at the Conservatory that matters most to them each pay period through payroll deduction. Set up or edit your payroll deduction today (login required).
Need help making your gift? Contact our team at development@berklee.edu for assistance.