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Support Science through Sigma Xi Today!


Your generous support empowers Sigma Xi to continue our proud traditions of preparing the next generation of researchers and fostering excellence and integrity in science and engineering.

Sigma Xi is a diverse organization of members and chapters, committed to enhancing the health of the research enterprise, fostering integrity in science and engineering, and promoting the public’s understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.

Your gift to Sigma Xi ensures that the Society may continue to transform this mission into action – supporting individual scientists and engineers throughout their lifetimes, while preserving the research enterprise and bringing innovation to the world.

 

I’d like my gift to support:

  • The Society – Annual Futures Fund
  • Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR)
  • Student Programs

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Sigma Xi Donors Spotlight

Many donors make generous gifts year after year to help strengthen Sigma Xi’s programs and operations. Much of the work that Sigma Xi does on behalf of the science and engineering community would not be possible with­out the support of these members and friends whose gifts help the Society to fulfill its mission.

Learn more about why our donors support the research enterprise through generous philanthropic gifts to Sigma Xi and discover opportunities to have your generosity recognized through special giving opportunities.


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Ways to Make Your Gift





Give Online


Make a one-time or recurring monthly gift online today to immediately support Sigma Xi’s mission driven programs.

Give by Mail or Phone

To give by mail

Please make your check payable and send to:

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
P.O. Box 13982
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709


To give by phone

Please call 1-800-243-6534 and press Option #1 to speak with a Sigma Xi staff member.

 

I’d like my gift to support:

  • The Society – Annual Futures Fund
  • Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR)
  • Student Programs

Gifts of Stock & Other Funds


Cryptocurrencies

Sigma Xi now accepts gifts of cryptocurrencies through our partner The Giving Block.  You can use The Giving Block to make a tax-deductible gift of cryptocurrency that will be converted to USD and sent to us so we can put your gift to work toward our mission. It takes just a few minutes to get started:

1. Select the coin you’d like to give (165+ currencies supported)

2. Choose the amount to donate

3. Transfer funds directly from your wallet

4. Receive a tax receipt immediately

Get started today





  

Stock & Securities

Many donors prefer to make gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds because it can have a large impact on our mission, while maximizing potential tax benefits by avoiding paying tax on capital gains.

If you would like to transfer your appreciated assets you can:

  • Use our online tool to walk you through the process in less than 5 minutes; or
  • Access our transfer information and work directly with your broker to transfer your stocks.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Make a gift to Sigma Xi with a QCD from your IRA account. Qualified Charitable Distributions can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution from your IRA and don’t increase your adjusted gross income.

If you are 70.5 or older, you can use this online tool to create a QCD gift to Sigma Xi today. In addition to completing your forms online, you can:

  • Download the forms you need to complete your gift offline;
  • Request an acknowledgement letter for a gift you’ve already given; or
  • Learn more about the benefits of IRA giving today!

Give from your IRA today.

Please consult your personal investment advisor and contact Jasmine Shah, Director of Finance & Administration at Sigma Xi, at (919) 547-5223 or jshah@sigmaxi.org to learn more and to arrange transfer for a gift of stock or QCD.


Planned Giving

A planned gift to Sigma Xi from your estate is a legacy that benefits future generations of research scientists and engineers and honors a life's work. Planned gifts come in many forms and allow your estate to benefit from a charitable estate tax deduction.

Please consult your personal financial advisor and contact Lisa Merritt, Director of Development at Sigma Xi, at (305) 984-0404 or lmerritt@sigmaxi.org to learn more and to discuss opportunities to leave a legacy at Sigma Xi through your planned gift.

Including Sigma Xi in Your Will


FreeWill

If you are ready to begin your estate plans today, you can use FreeWill, a free, online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will today! With FreeWill, it only takes 20 minutes to complete your will, or create a list of documented wishes that can be taken to a lawyer to finalize your plans.

Start your will today.

If you have already included a legacy gift to Sigma Xi in your estate plans, please fill out this form to inform us of your gift intentions.


Matching Gift  from Employer

A matching gift from your employer can double or triple the impact of your support for Sigma Xi! Please check with your human resources department to inquire about your employer’s matching gift program.

If you’re expecting your employer to match your gift to Sigma Xi this year, please let our Development team know by emailing giving@sigmaxi.org.



2022 Combined Federal Campaign

GIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society CFC Organization Number – 92932

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest annual workplace charity campaign program that allows Military and Federal employees to make tax deductible gifts to eligible charitable organizations. We are proud to announce that Sigma Xi is an organization listed with the campaign. With the impactful work we are doing to change lives in the scientific community, you can help make a difference by donating to Sigma Xi.

Our goal in the campaign is for everyone to reach out to eligible donors in your circle to let them know Sigma Xi is part of the CFC and our organization number is 92932. With your help, we can continue supporting science in a greater way.


Give Today!

 






Donor Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds (DAF) are a fast-growing type of charitable giving account that makes it easy to donate providing maximum tax benefits. It functions similarly to a savings account and is dedicated to charitable giving. DAF's give you the freedom to make generous contributions to Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Inc.


Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Inc. Tax ID Number: 06-0655494

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, Inc.
700 Park Offices Drive, Suite 160
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

IRS Letter of Determination available upon request

For more information about giving to through a DAF, contact your financial advisor.


Contact the Sigma Xi Development Team

Get in touch with our Development Team to learn more about giving opportunities to support Sigma Xi.

For gift-related questions, please email giving@sigmaxi.org or contact a staff member directly:



Lisa Merritt
Director of Development
(305) 984-0404
lmerritt@sigmaxi.org


Clanton Johnson

 Annual Gifts Officer
(984) 884-5850
cjohnson@sigmaxi.org


Jenna Harrison-Peters

Discovery and Stewardship Ambassador
(919) 547-5237
jpeters@sigmaxi.org


Jasmine Shah

Director of Finance and Administration
(919) 547-5233
jshah@sigmaxi.org


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