Lab welcomes gifts from a number of sources, including through donor-advised funds (DAFs). DAF grants, however, cannot be used to satisfy a pre-existing pledge. Under Internal Revenue Code regulations, a donor advised fund also cannot be used to pay for any portion of a fundraising event ticket or table. Doing so could subject you and the managers of your fund to penalties, including, but not limited to, excise taxes and disqualification of the fund as a tax exempt entity. Prior to making a grant recommendation to Lab, please ensure that your intentions meet any guidelines or requirements of your individual DAF as suggested by your fund’s managers.

If needed when making a grant recommendation, provide the TIN (taxpayer identification number) 36-2177139. This TIN may be used for gifts supporting any part of the University.

See frequently asked questions to learn more.

The easiest, fastest, and most flexible way to support students, faculty, and initiatives at the University of Chicago is by making a gift of cash.

Give by Phone
To pay by credit card, please call 1-888-UCHICAGO (1-888-824-4224).

Give Online
One-time or recurring gifts can be made at give.uchicago.edu/lab. The security of your information is very important to us. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect the security of your online gift information.

Give by Mail
Send your check by mail to:
The Laboratory Schools
Office of Alumni Relations and Development
N104 Belfield West
1362 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

Checks should be made payable to the University of Chicago. If you wish to direct your support to a particular area or school of the University, please include instructions.

For UChicago Employees—Payroll Deduction
Available to UChicago employees, this is a convenient way to divide your gift into monthly installments. Download the payroll deduction authorization here.

Gifting securities often results in substantial tax benefits to the donor. Whether you choose to gift marketable securities, make electronic stock transfers via DTC, mutual fund transfer, physical delivery and transfer date, or you want to defer a gift, our knowledgeable team would be happy to help you plan. Email or call (773-702-0578) Lab’s development office directly when planning to make this kind of gift.

Learn more about gifting securities

Matching gift benefits can double—sometimes triple—the impact of your gift.

Find out if your employer or company offers matching gifts. Many matching gift policies include retirees, employee spouses, board members, and officers.

Use this matching gift look up tool to find out if your employer offers matching gifts.

How to secure a matching gift

Visit the planned giving page of our website to learn more about how you can gift Lab through bequests, life income gifts, retirement plan assets, and real estate.

When making a gift of cash via wire transfer, it is important to notify University of Chicago’s Gift Administration and Business Data (773.702.2401) of the gift. Please also reference the donor’s name and the purpose of the gift in the wire transfer instructions:

• The Northern Trust Company
  Routing number: 071000152
  Swift code: CNORUS44
  For further credit to: The University of Chicago
  Account number: 2725703

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