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We invite you to join the long and distinguished list of alumni, parents and friends whose financial support sustains Semester at Sea's reputation as the premier study abroad program in the world.
Making a gift to Semester at Sea is as simple as clicking a button and completing the online form, or phoning our staff for information and professional assistance. Please take a moment to explore the giving options listed below.
Direct Gifts
Mail check made payable to Semester at Sea:
The Semester at Sea Annual Fund
PO Box 400885
Charlottesville, VA
22904-4885
By Wire Transfer:
Beneficiary: Institute for Shipboard Education
Bank Name: Bank of America
Bank Address: 300 E Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
Bank Phone: 888.852.5000
Account Number: 4350 0027 7107
Routing Numbers: 026 009 593 (domestic wires), BOFAUS3N (international wires)
Matching Gifts
Many companies will match their employees' gifts to Semester at Sea. The advantages are substantial.
- You may be able to double or triple your gift if you or your spouse works for a company that matches gifts to non profit organizations.
- Retired employees often qualify for matching gifts programs.
- You will receive credit for the total sum of the gift.
To find out if your employer offers a matching gifts program, contact your company's human resources office.
The Institute for Shipboard Education's tax identification number (EIN) is 95-3075415.
Stocks, Bonds, and Other Securities
Giving shares of appreciated stock, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities can be an excellent way to make a gift to Semester at Sea. If you wish to make a gift of securities held by bank or brokerage, electronic transfer is the easiest method. Do not sell the stock in your name and have the proceeds sent to us as this will constitute a cash contribution, and you will be liable for any capital gains tax.
We want to make the gift experience as smooth and seamless as possible. If you would like to check the status of your securities gift or have other questions about securities gifts, please contact Lorie Hoover, Director of Development Services, at 434.243.4356.
When you donate securities in lieu of cash, you do not pay any capital gains tax on the appreciation in the securities, while you receive a deduction for their full market value on the date of your gift.
DTC Eligible Transfers
DTC Participant Number: 0141
Agent Name: Wachovia Bank/Roanoke VA
Account Number: 35652693
Account Name: Institute for Shipboard Education
Attention: Lloyd Laughlin
First Clearing, LLC
FBO: Institute for Shipboard Education
Account Number: 35652693
One North Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
NOTE: To assist us in processing your gift, please be sure to include the Institute for Shipboard Education's account number (listed above) and reference "Gift from [insert the name of donor]" on all security transfers.
- Sample of Donor Gift Letter to the Institute for Shipboard Education
- Sample Letter of Instruction to Broker to Transfer Stock
Gifts in Kind
Whether it is an item for the SAS Annual Fund Auction that takes place each voyage, supplies for the shipboard community or services you can provide to the program, gifts in kind from our alumni are needed and greatly appreciated. Please contact Development and Alumni Affairs if you would like to make an in-kind donation.
For any further information, please contact John Healy, assistant vice president and director of major gifts, at 434.243.4346 or [This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots; you need JavaScript enabled to view it] .
