Senator Claiborne Pell
"(Through the Pell Center) more young people will have the opportunity to be educated to understand the world around us and to participate in the global economy which is coming more and more to dominate the lives of all of us."
Citizens of the Pell Center
Help support Senator Pell's philosophy and ideas by becoming a Citizen of the Pell Center. Your gift is an investment in the future of the Pell Center and a bold statement showing that you support the legacies established by Senator Pell.
Become a Pell Center Citizen today. Download the printable gift form, or call (401) 341-2151.
Pell Center Citizen Giving Levels
Statesman: $2,500
Benefits include all of the below and a 4 DVD set of Pell Center presentations.
The value of your benefits is $180. That portion of your gift is not deductible per IRS regulations. You may choose not to receive any benefit(s) in consideration of your gift. In doing so, your entire contribution is tax deductible.
Majority Leader: $1,000
Benefits include all of the below and an invitation to a scheduled private Pell Center event reception.
The value of your benefits is $80. That portion of your gift is not deductible per IRS regulations. You may choose not to receive any benefit(s) in consideration of your gift. In doing so, your entire contribution is tax deductible.
Chief of Staff: $500
Benefits include all of the below and a beautiful woodcut print.
The value of your benefits is $60. That portion of your gift is not deductible per IRS regulations. You may choose not to receive any benefit(s) in consideration of your gift. In doing so, your entire contribution is tax deductible.
Policy Advisor: $250
Benefits include all of the below and reserved seating at speaker series' events.
Associated benefits are insubstantial and do not affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Bipartisan Partner: $100
Benefits include advance notice of Pell Center events and printed recognition on a speaker series' pamphlet.
Associated benefits are insubstantial and do not affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Supporter: $50-99
Benefits include listing in Salve Regina University's annual Gifts and Grants publication.
Associated benefits are insubstantial and do not affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Naming Opportunities
The Pell Center at Salve Regina University offers many different opportunities to have programs, speaker series, rooms, and other aspects of the Pell Center to be named.
Planned Giving
Through charitable bequests, gifts that provide income, retirement accounts, and other options, you may be able to make a larger gift than you thought possible. To learn more about how you may make a planned gift, please call the Office of Development at (401) 341-2151.
Gifts of Securities
Gifts of appreciated stocks are a tax-wise way to support the Pell Center. When making a gift of appreciated stock, bonds, or stock options, the donor pays no tax on capital gains. For details on making stock transfers, click here, or call the Office of Development at (401) 341-2151.
Matching Gifts
Leverage your gift for free. If your employer has a matching
gift program, you can double or even triple your gift to the Pell Center. Please check with your human resources office to obtain a matching gift form. It's that simple.
