Matching Gifts
Many gifts to Portsmouth Abbey are doubled, or even tripled, because corporations and foundations match gifts made by their employees, retirees and directors.
Typically, Portsmouth Abbey receives over $50,000 each year because our donors took the extra steps necessary to maximize their gifts by obtaining a matching gift form from a corporation or foundation with which they are affiliated.
Please use the search tool below to see if your or your spouse's company will match your gift to Portsmouth Abbey School and to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions needed to submit your matching gift.
Your contribution, regardless of size or designation, holds significant value for Portsmouth Abbey School. Whether you choose to make a large, unrestricted gift or opt for a more targeted donation, your support is instrumental in advancing the school's mission and empowering students.
By generously donating to Portsmouth Abbey School and joining our Annual Fund initiative, you play a vital role in ensuring that current students have access to an unparalleled educational experience.
Cash |
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The majority of gifts received by Portsmouth Abbey are outright cash contributions. Cash gifts can be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made out to Portsmouth Abbey School and sent to: Portsmouth Abbey School Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 285 Cory's Lane Portsmouth, RI 02871 Please indicate the purpose of your gift in your cover letter or in the memo section of your check (e.g. Annual Fund). |
Credit Card |
Portsmouth Abbey accepts credit card donations made with MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Our secure online server is the quickest and easiest means of making a gift to Portsmouth Abbey. Confirmation will be emailed immediately once the credit card information has been submitted. Donors can make online gifts by visiting our Make A Gift page. Recurring Credit Card Donors also have the option of making monthly gifts. Instead of making a one-time, larger gift, you can make regular and affordable gifts to Portsmouth Abbey School over time. Visit the Online Gift page and tell us the amount and how often you would like to make a gift. It will then be automatically deducted from your credit card on the 15th of every month. With recurring gifts, your regular contributions add up over time, making a lasting impact. If you have any questions about this method of payment, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at 401-643-1269. |
Venmo |
Portsmouth Abbey accepts Venmo. Make a gift through our secure Venmo account @thePortsmouthAbbeySchool or by searching "thePortsmouthAbbeySchool”. |
Crypto |
Portsmouth Abbey is now accepting gifts via cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. We invite our alumni and community to support Portsmouth Abbey in ways that best suit their passions and philanthropic goals. Donating cryptocurrency directly to Portsmouth Abbey School is more tax efficient and can save you money. What is cryptocurrency? Is it safe? Is it legal? Is my gift refundable? Can I give anonymously? How Can I Designate My Donation to a Certain Program or Fund? How Will My Donation Be Treated for Federal Tax Purposes? |
Donor Advised Funds |
To make a gift from your Donor Advised Fund, contact your Fund Administrator and have them send the gift to: Portsmouth Abbey School Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 285 Cory's Lane Portsmouth, RI 02871 Please indicate the purpose of your gift in your cover letter (e.g., Annual Fund). |
wire transfer & stocks |
To make a wire transfer or a gift of securities, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at: 401-643-1269. |
Gifts in Kind and Other Assets |
Other assets that can be used to fund these and other gifts include real estate (commercial or residential); art, books or collections; life insurance; and retirement plan assets. For more information, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs:401-643-1281. |