Information for Advisors
If you are working with a professional advisor, or advising a donor, we are happy to provide detailed information and draft language for a charitable estate gift to Boston College.
Please contact us—we're here to help.
BC’s legal name, address and tax ID:
The Trustees of Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Tax ID 04-2103545
Boston College’s tax ID #:
04-2103545
If you are an executor, trustee, or personal representative of an estate, please contact:
Harry Helbock
Assistant Director of Gift Planning Operations
Phone: 617-552-3045
Email: harry.helbock@bc.edu
By U.S. Mail:
Office of Gift Planning
Cadigan Alumni Center
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
By FedEx/UPS:
Office of Gift Planning
Cadigan Alumni Center
2121 Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton, MA 02135
Stock transfer form
Stock & cash wire instructions for planned gifts
These instructions are different from outright current use gifts. Please contact us at 877-304-SHAW or at giftplanning@bc.edu so we can give you the correct transfer instructions.
501 (c) (3)
Email our office for a copy of the W9 as well as other documentation at giftplanning@bc.edu.
IRS 8283 form
Bequest language (view our bequest page)
Unrestricted gift
I give and bequeath to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the sum of $___ (or, ___% of my residuary estate), for such purposes as the Trustees of Boston College shall determine to be in the best interests of the University.
Restricted gift
I give and bequeath to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the sum of $___ (or, ___% of my residuary estate), to be used for [state the specific purpose, school, or fund].
Other helpful information
BC Bylaws - https://www.bc.edu/offices/bylaws.html
BC Mission - https://www.bc.edu/offices/bylaws/mission.html
How Can We Help?
We're here to partner with you if you have any questions. Feel free to reach out to us directly or fill out the form.
