Frequently asked questions about giving to Penn Medicine
Giving to Penn Medicine is a meaningful way to support groundbreaking research, exceptional patient care, and medical education. Here, you’ll find clear answers to common questions about contributing to the program or cause of your choice at Penn Medicine.
Yes, Penn Medicine fits the federal definition of a not-for-profit organization. The tax identification number is 23-1352685.
Checks to any entity within the University of Pennsylvania Health System can be made payable to The “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.”
Yes. Please use the following contact information:
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
420 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
For domestic wires and ACH’s:
ABA routing number: 121-000-248
For international wires only:
SWIFT CODE: WFBIUS6S
CHIPS: 0407
Account name: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania – Gifts Accounting
Account number: 2000030009956
Reference: Include Donor’s Name and Gift Designation
If possible, please provide a reference including the donor’s name and the purpose of the donation. Reference should clearly identify the purpose of the payment to permit our office to identify the wire and to apply proper credit to the ultimate designation.
Yes. To learn about the process of making a stock gift, please contact UPenn’s Securities Office at 215-898-7254 or at StockGifts@lists.upenn.edu.
Yes. Choose “The University of Pennsylvania” as your grant recipient. Please reference our tax ID/EIN 23-1352685 and include the purpose of your gift if possible.
Gifts should be made payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” and be mailed to:
University of Pennsylvania
Office of the Treasurer
PO Box 71332
Philadelphia, PA 19176-9913
Many donors choose to make their gift in honor of a physician or other health care provider, or in memory of a loved one who received care through the health system. You merely need to provide a name and contact information, and we will notify the honored person or family.
To include information in public notices about donating to Penn Medicine in lieu of flowers or gifts, please include our address:
Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations
3535 Market St., Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104
You can create your own webpage to raise money for the Penn Medicine cause that means the most to you and your family. Visit our Giving Pages and get started today.
Please call 215-898-0578, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email UPHSgift@upenn.edu at any time.
You can email us, UPHSgift@upenn.edu, call our director of annual giving at 215-898-0578, or write to:
Penn Medicine Development and Alumni Relations
3535 Market St., Suite 750
Philadelphia, PA 19104