Extraordinary Science

The Department of Chemistry is consistently recognized among the best chemistry programs in the U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding research, scholarship, and education in the chemical sciences. This is in no small part due to the support from our loyal alumni, parents, and friends who share a vision for improving the world today and for future generations. You can join them by making a gift of any size. Explore the options below and consider “What are you for?”

Capital Gifts

for the bigger picture

What sets Yale Chemistry apart from other chemistry departments is our ability to attract the very best faculty and students, and provide them with the resources to thrive. Capital gifts make this possible. They provide a permanent, secure annual income stream for designated programs. These gifts are invested by the university, and the income from the gift is directed toward an enduring purpose by the donor. Only the income from the principal is expended so the gift continues in perpetuity. Many people choose to make this generous gift to create a legacy in honor of a loved one.

We are happy to help you create a gift that aligns with your philanthropic interests. Some popular choices include:

• graduate student fellowships and scholarships
• postdoctoral fellowships
• professorships
• targeted research projects
• facilities

Spendable Gifts

These gifts are dollars that are not invested in the University endowment and are available for the department chair to spend as needed.

Chair’s Fund

Graduate students are the lifeblood of the department. Without them, we would not be able to continue to excel. Your gift to the Chair’s Fund supports graduate student life, such as recruitment, visiting day, social activities, graduate student professional development, and student travel.

When making a gift, refer to the fund designation number 02501 and name “Chemistry Department.” Checks should be made out to Yale University.

How to Give

To support Chemistry, please contribute by sending a check payable to Yale University to the address below with the fund name and/or designation number in the memo line. 

• the Chair’s Fund (fund designation number 02501 and name “Chemistry Department”) or 
• the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Annual Giving Fund 

Mail check to:

Yale University Department of Chemistry
ATTN: Finance
225 Prospect Street
P.O. Box 208107
New Haven, CT 06520-8107

Let us Know of your Gift 

Email Chemistry Communications.