Where do I send my gift?
Your gift may be mailed to:
Abramson Cancer Center Development Office
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Who should my check be made out to?
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Is there a convenient way for me to make small gifts throughout the year?
The Abramson Cancer Center and the Rena Rowan Breast Center have donation booklets to make gifts at their convenience. Please contact the Development Office and request a gift book by calling 215-898-0578.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes - the Abramson Cancer Center is within the University of Pennsylvania. All gifts to the institution are deductible on federal tax returns subject to the limits allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.
Will I receive an acknowledgement of my gift?
Yes - the Abramson Cancer Center will send you a thank you letter or card and the University of Pennsylvania Treasurer's Office will send you a tax receipt.
Will my family or I receive recognition for our gift?
Donors are recognized in many ways by the Abramson Cancer Center, including thank you letters, plaques, program materials, press release or event. Gift recognition is based on the size of the gift and on the interests of the Abramson Cancer Center and the donor. Please contact the Development Office for further information.
Do you have a way for us to build a website and raise money for cancer research or care?
YES, we offer Penn GivingPages, which are customizable pages to raise funds for an area that is meaningful to you. You can make these pages in honor or memory of a person, event, cancerversary, birthday, wedding, or other occasion. Adding pictures, stories, sending out thank-you notes, and sharing with social media is simple.
Visit givingpages.upenn.edu to get started!
Does the university accept matching gifts?
I want to direct gifts in my loved one’s memory. What information should I include in the obituary?
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in (your love one’s name) memory by mail to:
Abramson Cancer Center Development
3535 Market Street, Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Include (your loved one’s name) in the memo or note with your gift, and make checks payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania”
Online Gifts can be made by visiting www.PennMedicine.org/Abramson/Donate
I want to put on a fundraiser to benefit the Abramson Cancer Center, where do I get started?
We are grateful to the community of people who support us. Call us to discuss your event and learn how we can support you at 215-573-9629.
I made a memorial gift, will you send notice to the family of my donation?
Yes, we do our best to notify donors of your thoughtful donation. In order to send notice, please be sure to include a name and address of where you would like the notice to be sent.