Donate at your own pace

Decided to support Brave the way? You have four great options available to you…

Donating online, by telephone, or by mail

Want to donate? It’s easy: click, call, or stick an envelope in the mail, and you can become a catalyst for change!

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One-time donation

Make a one-time donation in the amount of your choice.

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Recurring donation

Commit to making a lasting impact.

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Donation of publicly traded securities

Invest in the future by donating publicly traded securities.

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Planned giving

Make your mark with a legacy gift

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Tax Benefits

Your contributions to Brave the way may provide you with substantial tax benefits.

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Your questions, answered

Answers to a few key questions that will make your donor experience a better one

Select one of our philanthropic campaign’s four priorities.

Dedicated funds have been set up for each of the four pillars; your donation will be allocated to one of these funds.

Using our platform, you can direct your donation towards a specific priority or fund.

1. Enhance the student experience and develop their full potential

Contribute to scholarships, to open the doors of academic excellence at UdeM to all.

2. Create, discover and innovate for the common good.

Direct your donation towards innovative projects, reinforcing UdeM’s role as a knowledge incubator.

3. Ensure the health of the planet, our animals and all humans

Support sustainable development and public health initiatives, for a direct impact on the well-being of the community, and of the environment.

4. Build stronger communities.

Allocate your donation to programs that fight inequality and promote education in disadvantaged communities.

You can donate to Brave the way from anywhere in the world!

1. If you live in the United States

American residents can qualify for tax deduction for their donations. UdeM is certified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) 3 charitable organization (EIN: 23-7172320).

U.S.-based donors can make tax-deductible contributions to the Universite de Montreal US Fund at Myriad USA. Because Myriad USA is a public charity, within the meaning of Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the IRC, donors may claim the maximum tax benefits allowed by U.S. tax law for their contributions. If you wish to support us, here is how to proceed:

 

  • Donations by check: Please contact our advisor. Then, make your check payable to Université de Montréal—Réseau des diplômés et des donateurs and mail it to:
    P.O. Box 6128, Downtown Station, Montréal, QC H3C 3J7
  • Donations by credit cardhttps://www.every.org/universite-de-montreal
  • Donations by Bank Transfer: Please contact our advisor to discuss your gift.
  • Other Types of Assets: Please contact Myriad USA by email at donations@myriadusa.org, copying Eric Allard at eric.allard@umontreal.ca

For more information, contact:

Sandrine Guillot
Senior Consultant, International alumni and donors (Canada and USA)
+1 514 343-6111, poste 13433

2. If you live in Europe

The Université de Montréal can collect your donations and provide you with the relevant tax receipts.

For more information, or to donate, please contact:

Patrice Jolivet
Consultant, International alumni and donors (Europe)
+1 514 343-6111, poste 55323

You can also donate to the Université de Montréal in Europe via the King Baudouin Foundation (European Friends Fund), with whom we have an agreement. Please note that UdeM does not issue tax receipts for these donations.

UdeM accepts most payment methods, with the exception of cash.

1. Credit card

Make credit card payments:

  • using our online donation form
  • by mail, or in person
2. Cheque

Make your payment with a cheque: it’s a fast and easy way to contribute to the Université’s development.

  • Make your cheque payable to the Université de Montréal – Alumni and Donor Community.
  • If applicable, specify the program or area to which you want to donate.
  • Mail your cheque or drop it off in person.
3. Pre-authorized payment

This option allows you to spread your donation throughout the year and to set the frequency of automatic withdrawals  from your bank account.

To use this payment method, please fill out your bank’s pre-authorized debit form. Remember to include a void cheque.

Submit the completed form and void cheque by mail, or  visit our offices in person.

4. Donation of publicly traded securities

Donating publicly traded securities can significantly increase the amount and impact of your donation without costing you more. Doing so also has the advantage of being easy, tax-smart, effective, profitable, flexible, and of recognizing the donor.

More information about this type of donation can be found in the following tab.

5. Payroll or pension deductions for UdeM employees

For UdeM employees and retirees, we offer payroll or pension deductions. You can specify the deductible amount with each payroll cycle or pension disbursement. You will qualify for annual tax credits equal to the amount of your donation. To take advantage of this option, please print and fill out the form (in French only) provided for this purpose and send it to us via internal or regular mail, or drop it off in person.

Depending on the type and amount of your donation, you may be entitled to several tax benefits.

1. Tax credits

Qualify for donation tax credits, in accordance with tax laws.

2. Annual tax receipts

Get a tax receipt for your donations, making it easier to file your tax return.

3. Tax optimization

Maximize the tax benefits your donations provide you with, with smart tax planning.