Gifts and phonathon payments can be made over the phone to St. Olaf with a credit card or a bank account transfer.

To make a gift payment over the phone, please call the St. Olaf Fund at 800-733-6523.

Send your check (payable to St. Olaf College) to:

The St. Olaf Fund
St. Olaf College
1520 St. Olaf Avenue
Northfield, MN 55057

To request an envelope contact us at 800-733-6523 or fund@stolaf.edu.

The IRA charitable rollover allows donors age 70 ½ and older to make direct distributions to St. Olaf College, resulting in a distinct tax advantage.

Start Qualified Charitable Distribution

You may be able to avoid capital gains tax by giving stock to St. Olaf College.

To complete an electronic transfer of stock or mutual funds, instruct your broker to transfer the securities to St. Olaf’s account at Charles Schwab via the Depository Trust Company (DTC) system.

Transfer information

When you transfer securities, or if you have questions about transferring stocks, please notify:

Mark Gelle
Assistant Vice President and Chief Investment Officer
gelle@stolaf.edu | 507-786-3295

St. Olaf College can accept wire transfers from domestic and international banks. Donors can also make ACH (Automated Clearing House) or EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) gifts. Select “eCheck”  for payment method.

Initiate gift from bank account

For offline transfers, please contact the St. Olaf development office at 800-776-6523 or development@stolaf.edu for instructions.

Many employers will match your gift to St. Olaf College. 

CHECK MY EMPLOYER FOR MATCHING GIFT

Gifts of $50,000 or more can be used to establish named funds that provide enduring support for unrestricted scholarships. Gifts of $100,000 or more establish named funds that can be dedicated for specific scholarships, programs, and initiatives. All endowed funds are invested and managed by the college and provide lasting support that grows each year.

Contact Development Office to create or add
to endowed fund

Planned gifts are donations made to St. Olaf as part of your overall financial or estate plan. Several options exist to help you maximize your assets and leave a larger legacy than you might have imagined.

Maximize my impact through A planned gift

Gifts made to honor loved ones and their experiences can create opportunities for students.

Contact Donor Relations to create or direct memorial gifts to a certain fund/scholarship. Gifts without designation will be directed through the General St. Olaf Fund. With contact information, the college can provide your preferred contact updates on gifts made — these will include the donor name, purpose of gift, gift date, and donor address.

Memorial gifts can be made online (enter the name of your honoree under “Other”). They may also be made to St. Olaf College fund/scholarship name if appropriate, and mailed to:

St. Olaf College Development Office 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

To establish a planned gift in tribute, go here.

Working with students, you see how generosity can make a significant difference on the Hill. You can easily support Oles by designating a monthly contribution.

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