Make a Gift to Cornell College

Current Cornell student writing a thank you note to a donor after Color It Purple

Cornell College continues to grow and flourish because of the generosity of alumni and friends like you.

Your gift to Cornell College supports everything from scholarships and experiential learning opportunities to building maintenance and utility costs. Your support is critical to the experience of Cornell students. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. If you have questions related to making a gift, please contact giving@cornellcollege.edu.

Make a gift now

Choose the method that works best for you to impact Cornell

Charlie Thurston and 30 plays in 30 days students

Give online

Make a gift via credit or debit card, visit our secure online giving page.
Jeanna Kadlec Distinguished Visiting Writer

Give by phone

Call us toll-free at 877.683.7666.
Mickey Hines Adaptive PE Class

Give by mail

Please print and enclose this donation form when sending personal or certified checks.

 

Checks may be made payable to Cornell College and mailed to:
Cornell College
Office of Advancement
600 First Street SW
Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1098

Additional giving options

Give by wire transfer

Make a gift via wire transfer- follow these wire transfer instructions for either domestic or international transactions.

Give a stock gift

Make a gift of securities by using our stock giving guide.

Make a planned estate gift

Learn about including Cornell College in your estate planning.

Matching gifts

Double or even triple your gift's impact on Cornell! Many companies offer a match for their employees' charitable giving. 

Cornell College faculty and staff payroll deductions

Support Cornell with a recurring automatic gift through payroll deduction.

Annual Fund/Day of Giving

Learn more about Color it Purple and Rams on the Rise, Cornell's annual giving events.

 

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    Why we choose to give

    David Edwards ’87 & Valerie Stahl Edwards ’87

    "Cornell was important to us. It's where we met, and libraries are a huge part of Val's life," explains Dave. "We're lucky to have the opportunity to name Cornell in our estate planning, knowing it's someplace we can have an impact. This gift will allow future generations of students to advance their education."