Gifts of cash are among the most valuable forms of support for Michigan Tech. Because they are immediately available, they give the University the flexibility to meet its most pressing needs.
This section provides you with options for giving a cash donation. If you have any questions, please email the Michigan Tech Fund or call 906-487-2310.
Cash, Checks, or Credit/Debit Card
To make a credit/debit card gift, you can go to our secure online form or call the Michigan Tech Fund at 906-487-2310 to provide your credit/debit card information over the phone.
Gifts by check should be made payable to the Michigan Tech Fund and mailed, with your gift/pledge form, or a note stating your gift's purpose, to:
Michigan Tech Fund
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Bank Wire Transfers
Gifts may be wired directly from your bank to Michigan Tech’s bank by providing your bank with the following wire transfer instructions:
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank
Bank Address: 600 Shelden Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931
Bank Routing Number: 121000248
Beneficiary Account Name: Michigan Tech Fund
Beneficiary Address: 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931
Beneficiary Account Number: 8377021533
Please let Michigan Tech know, in advance, that you are making a wire transfer. This is important to properly credit your gift at Michigan Tech's bank. You can send a fax to 906-487-3488, a letter, or an email to the Michigan Tech Fund. Please include this information:
- Name of donor
- Amount of wire transfer
- Purpose of gift
- Name/location of sending bank
- Approximate date of expected transfer
Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)
Michigan Tech offers you the opportunity to make your gift through electronic funds transfer (EFT). With your authorization, your checking account will be automatically debited in the amount and on the same day each month that you designate. You may change or cancel your authorization at any time. To get started, print and complete the EFT authorization form and send it to the Michigan Tech Fund.
Payroll Deduction
Michigan Tech employees can make their gift to the University through payroll deduction. To sign up, complete the Campus Campaign Form and return it to the Michigan Tech Fund.
If you are not a Michigan Tech employee, you are encouraged to contact your employer to ask if this giving option is available to you.
Donor-advised Funds
If you have already benefited from the immediate tax deductions offered by donor-advised funds, you should know that Michigan Tech Fund is an IRS-qualified public charity, and thus is eligible to receive contributions from your gift fund. Please follow the instructions provided by your fund (e.g., minimum contribution, process for recommending grants).
Michigan Tech Fund’s tax identification number is 38-1554664. Note that checks should be made payable to the Michigan Tech Fund.