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Contact

For more information about the Annual Fund, contact Sasha Boak-Kelly, Director of the Annual Fund, at 845-758-7407. For more information about specific giving opportunities, the John Bard Society, the Legacy Club, or a planned gift, contact Debra Pemstein, Vice President for Development and Alumni/ae Affairs, at 845-758-7405 or e-mail pemstein@bard.edu.

Giving to Bard

For a century and a half, Bard College has been changing lives with discoveries that improve the world, with knowledge that enlightens and inspires, and with an educational environment that prepares students for lives of impact. Your gift ensures that Bard continues to hire the best faculty, provide the highest quality resources, attract the brightest students, and to make a Bard education affordable now and in the future.


  • The John Bard Society and The Legacy Club
  • Pooled Income Fund
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Retirement Assets
  • Life Insurance
  • Bequests

The Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is critical in helping Bard to maintain its tradition of innovation and standard of academic excellence. Each year, the Annual Fund helps to provide more than $9,000,000 in student scholarships, pay faculty salaries, purchase new books for the library, and support the day-to-day operations of the College. VIEW MORE >>

How to Make a Gift to Bard College

Making a charitable contribution to Bard College is easy. Gifts can be made via check or credit card. Bard also gladly accepts gifts of appreciated securities and real estate. Another excellent way to make a donation to Bard is through a planned gift. VIEW MORE >>

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

The Benefits of Giving Gifts of Appreciated Securities
A gift of appreciated securities is a very tax-effective way to support Bard. When you donate appreciated stocks to Bard, you avoid the capital gains tax you would have paid if you had sold the asset.
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Planned Giving Options: