Giving
Ways To Give

There are many ways to give to Johnson & Wales. Choose the method that works best for you.

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One-Time Gifts

Your gift can make an immediate impact. It's quick and easy to make a gift using our secure online forms, by phone, or by mail.

Johnson & Wales University
ATTN: Advancement & University Relations
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
401-598-2185

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Recurring Gifts

Giving consistently can be easy if it is done by direct debit, credit card or for participating employee payroll deduction programs. Using our online giving forms, you can set up a recurring gift on a monthly or annual basis.

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Named Funds

For a gift or pledge of $25,000, you can establish a named fund designated for the people and programs you are most passionate about. You can replenish the fund regularly or allow it to be fully distributed as needed.

Endowments

Your gift or pledge of $50,000 or more can be endowed to support JWU in perpetuity. Through strategic investing, the permanent principle of the fund will generate interest every year, creating long-term stability for your chosen JWU college or program.

Planned Giving

Supporting Johnson & Wales through a bequest or planned gift is a tax-friendly way to maximize your philanthropy and leave a legacy. Please contact us if you have included, or need more information about how to include JWU in your estate plans.

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JWU Giving Societies

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Epicurean Scholarship Society

The Epicurean Scholarship Society was established in Charlotte in 2008 and in Providence in 2015. Your membership enables you and a guest to enjoy two annual culinary experiences. These events, led by guest chefs who are assisted by JWU students and faculty, include culinary demonstrations, receptions, seated dinners and cocktail gatherings where you will learn about inventive cuisine and fine wine pairings.

Your membership will provide scholarship support to hard-working and dedicated JWU students who will become future leaders in their industry. The Epicurean Scholarship Society is part of the university's holistic commitment to making higher education both affordable and accessible.

Mary & Gertrude Society

We are proud to honor our founders by recognizing donors who have supported the university for three or more consecutive years.

Learn about the Mary & Gertrude Society

Forever JWU Giving Society

Recognizing the impact of your lifelong giving. Your cumulative support helps our students fulfill their academic potential, professional ambitions, and personal aspirations.

Learn more about the Forever JWU Giving Society

1914 Society

Honoring individuals who have included the university in their estate plans through a will, trust, life insurance policy, or retirement plan.

Learn more about the 1914 Society

Memorial and Tribute Gifts on Campus

Memorial and tribute gifts are a meaningful way to support Johnson & Wales while remembering family and friends, expressing appreciation, or celebrating a milestone. For more information, please contact us at 401-598-2185 or contact@giving.jwu.edu.

Benches

Designed to blend into the campus setting, benches feature an engraved granite post marker and are available in Providence or Charlotte.

Trees

Planting a tree is a living tribute that benefits current and future generations. The tree will vary in size and species depending on whether it is in Providence or Charlotte.

Gardens

You can dedicate a garden space, and members of the Advancement & University Relations team can help determine an appropriate location in Providence or Charlotte.