Giving
Your generosity shapes the future of our college and the students we serve.
Every gift — no matter the size — empowers us to grow, adapt, and ensure that future generations can thrive.
Featured campaigns
Special Efforts Underway
In our biggest campaign effort to date, the Be Mighty campaign aims to expand our reach, enhance our facilities, and increase support for our most valuable resource — our students. We invite you to join us in this critical mission in helping them Be Mighty.
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Day of Giving
Our annual online fundraiser occurring in tandem with Earth Week and features exciting challenges — called Power Hours — on our website and social media channels to inspire competitive fun and provide opportunities to secure extra funding through donor matches!
Ways to Give
Whether this is your first ESF gift or one among many over the years, we’re here to help you find ways to give that fit you best.
Use this form to access our most flexible donation form — allowing you to select from a range of funds designations. Your support is so appreciated.
Checks should be made payable to ESF College Foundation, and can be mailed to the address below:
ESF College Foundation
Centennial Hall - West Entrance
PO Box 6486
Syracuse, NY 13217-6486
Recommending a gift from a donor advised fund or initiating a charitable distribution from your IRA? Provide your servicer with the following details:
Charity Name: ESF College Foundation, Inc.
EIN: 15-6023443
For ESF Faculty and Staff have the option to establish a payroll deduction, making giving easier than ever. Learn more and apply here.
Making a gift with securities that you have owned for more than one year can earn you double tax benefit. Not only can you take a tax deduction for the full fair-market value of the stock, you will also escape capital gains tax on any asset appreciation. Electronic securities transfers are fast and easy.
To facilitate, provide your broker the following information:
DTC #: 0164
Account #: 9340-8461
Account Name: ESF College Foundation, Inc.
To ensure proper credit for your gift, please email us at [email protected] to let us know your name and the number of the shares you are giving.
Support ESF for generations to come by establishing an endowed fund. Learn more about scholarships & academic program support.
The ESF Annual Fund provides flexible resources to help educate the next generation of environmental leaders.
Don't forget
Matching Gifts
Does your employer match contributions? If so, you could double your impact to ESF. Contact your personnel office to see if your company has a matching gift program.
Many companies will also match the gifts of spouses and retirees.
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Real Impact
Hear from Students
I am very grateful to receive this scholarship. Your kindness is appreciated and will allow me to invest more of my time toward my studies.
Kaia Singleton ’27
Talk to Us
Considering a substantial gift commitment to ESF? We're happy to answer your questions and help you make the best decision for everyone.
[email protected] | (315) 470-6683