Ways to give

Donate online

 

By U.S. mail

To send a check, please make your check payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mail to:

The Jackson Laboratory
Office of Advancement
610 Main Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-9909

Donate by phone
You can make your gift via credit card by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-474-9880.

Please be prepared to provide the following information:
  • Contact information (name, address, phone)
  • Credit card number and expiration date
  • Name and contact information of honoree (for Memorial and Honor gifts)         

Gifts of stock

A gift of appreciated securities entitles you to a charitable deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities without paying tax on the securities’ appreciation. To make a gift of stock, please use this Securities transfer form (.pdf) or contact Penny Fox at 207-288-6088.

Matching gifts

Companies often sponsor matching-gift programs that can double an employee’s charitable contribution. Ask your company’s personnel office for more information on directing a matching gift to The Jackson Laboratory.

Planned gifts

If you are interested in learning more about making a gift to The Jackson Laboratory via bequests, gifts of life insurance, real estate, trusts, or similar vehicles, please contact Ruth Calas, Director of Planned Giving, at 207-288-6592 to discuss these possibilities.

Recurring gifts

To make a recurring monthly donation to support The Jackson Laboratory, please contact Penny Fox at 207-288-6088.