Ways to Give
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Supporting COA
There are many ways to make your gift to COA. All of them have tax benefits and help support the college.
College of the Atlantic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID #23-7032625). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Make an immediate difference through our secure online giving form.
Gifts must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 31 to be eligible for tax benefits in the current calendar year.
Make your gift using Venmo from your smartphone or tablet through our online giving form. You must have the latest version of Venmo installed on your mobile device and be using the device’s default browser (Safari for iPhone and Google Chrome for Android).
Please mail checks to:
Advancement Office
College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Checks sent via US Postal Service must be postmarked by December 31 for tax credit eligibility.
We now accept crypto currencies!
Recommend a gift through your donor-advised fund or private foundation.
Include the following information:
- College of the Atlantic Tax ID/EIN: 23-7032625
To give securities:
- DTC Code: 0235
- Account Number: 301-20794
- Firm: RBC Wealth Management
- Account Name: College of the Atlantic
- Contact: Jane Hewes, 1-800-543-4847
Gifts are only considered complete once received by COA’s account. For calendar year tax credit, transfers must arrive by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 31.
We accept both US and international wire donations.
To receive instructions, please contact [email protected].
Note: A $15 incoming wire fee is assessed by our bank. Consider adding $15 to your donation to offset this cost.
Recurring monthly gifts help sustain COA throughout the year.
As a member of the Black Fly Society, you’ll:
- Avoid duplicate annual appeals
- Receive a single consolidated tax receipt
- Join a special community of ongoing supporters
Many employers match donations to nonprofits like COA. Use our lookup tool to see if your organization participates and multiply your impact.
If you’re age 72 or older, you may donate required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your traditional IRA to COA without paying taxes on the withdrawal.
Have a boat, artwork, books, or other goods to contribute? Please contact Lynn Boulger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at 207-801-5620 or [email protected] to discuss.
Join the Northern Lights Society by making a planned gift to COA as part of your estate or financial planning.
To begin a conversation about your philanthropic goals, contact Lynn Boulger, Vice President for Istitutional Advancement at 207-801-5620 or [email protected].
For more information on how your foundation or business can support COA through grant-making, please contact Kelly Dickson at [email protected].
Contact us
Have questions about how to make your gift? Reach out to the Advancement team at [email protected]. We’re here to help.
Endowing a Chair
The Endowed Chair Policy will serve as the general terms of reference for creating endowed Chairs at College of the Atlantic. Approval of this policy and any subsequent changes to it are the responsibility of the Board of Trustees.
Donor Reports
View our fiscal year 2025 donor reports here.
College of the Atlantic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID#23-7032625). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Funding opportunities
Our highest priority is ensuring that every donor feels proud of his or her gift, and that the experience of giving provides a meaningful connection to the college. Review all current funding opportunities here.
COA’s gift acceptance guidelines
College of the Atlantic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Because we rely on donations large and small to carry out our mission, we want our supporters to know how we manage such gifts of all kinds with our Gift Acceptance Policy guidelines.