Ways to Give
Together, we can equip a new generation of professionals to bring hope, compassion, and Christ-centered healing to the world.
As an APA-accredited institution, we remain committed to academic excellence and an authentic Catholic-Christian understanding of the human person. Yet more than 80% of our students rely on financial aid to make their education possible.
Ways to Give Include:
Give Online or By Check
How can I make a gift online?
The simplest way to make an immediate difference is through an online donation. Every contribution—no matter the size—helps ensure that financial hardship never stands in the way of a student’s calling to serve.
How can I make a gift by check?
Donations by check should be made payable to Divine Mercy University.
Our mailing address is:
Divine Mercy University
Advancement Office
45154 Underwood Lane
Sterling, VA 20166
Memorial Gifts & Funds
What is a Memorial Gift or Fund?
Honor a loved one or celebrate someone’s legacy by making a gift in their name. A memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to share faith, compassion, and healing through the education of Divine Mercy University students.
Your tribute becomes a lasting blessing for those who serve.
How can I make a memorial gift or set up a memorial fund?
If you would like to make a memorial gift, simply make a note of your wishes and send it in with the donation.
To learn more about how you can make a memorial gift, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Stephen Long.
Stephen Long:
- slong@divinemercy.edu
- 571-257-3861
Gifts of Stock
What is a Gift of Stock?
Donating appreciated stocks or securities can be one of the most effective ways to support Divine Mercy University. You may avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the full market value of your gift.
Your investment today helps form tomorrow’s faith-filled mental health professionals.
How can I make a gift of stock?
A gift of stock can be made by asking your stockbroker to transfer the number of shares you would like to donate to Divine Mercy University.
To learn more about this type of gift, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Stephen Long.
Stephen Long:
- slong@divinemercy.edu
- 571-257-3861
Matching Gifts
What is a Matching Gift?
Your gift can go twice as far in helping students live out their calling!
Many corporations and foundations have programs in place to match gifts from their employees. These are typically on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis.
How can I make a matching gift?
When making a gift to Divine Mercy University, be sure to contact your employer to see if they will match your gift and double your impact!
Planned Giving
Gifts through a Will or Living Trust
How to Make a Gift through a Will or Living Trust
The simplest way to impact the work of Divine Mercy University is by updating your will or living trust and making Divine Mercy University a beneficiary. Simply contact your attorney and ask to add the following language to your will or living trust:
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Institute for the Psychological Sciences, dba Divine Mercy University (Tax ID: 54-1911091), 45154 Underwood Lane, Sterling, VA 20166 (insert specific dollar amount, percentage, or residue of my estate), for its general use and purpose.”
By making this simple update to your estate plan you will make a significant impact on Divine Mercy University’s work and you will avoid all federal, state and local estate tax that might affect the heirs of your estate.
To learn more about this type of gift, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Stephen Long.
Stephen Long:
- slong@divinemercy.edu
- 571-257-3861
Gifts through IRA Charitable Rollover
What is an IRA Charitable Rollover?
Individuals who are 70 ½ or older may make a charitable gift to Divine Mercy University directly from their IRA. This tax-free contribution is a wonderful way to support our mission.
Advantages to Donor:
The IRA Charitable Rollover permits you to make donations directly to Divine Mercy University from your IRA without counting the distribution as part of your adjusted gross income (AGI) and without paying taxes on the amounts donated.
You will not need to recognize the distribution as income for federal income tax purposes. The distribution can count towards your minimum required IRA distribution.
To Qualify for IRA Rollover Giving:
- You must be 70½ or older.
- Your total combined IRA-Charity Rollover contributions cannot exceed $100,000 in any calendar year.
Further IRA Gift Details:
Charitable contributions from an IRA must go directly to Divine Mercy University and not to a donor-advised fund or private foundation.
Distributions can only be made from traditional IRA accounts. To use funds in 403(b) plans, 401(k) plans, pension plans, and other retirement plans, they must first be rolled over tax-free to an IRA.
Distributions must be made directly from the IRA trustee or administrator, payable to Divine Mercy University. The distributions are made from the IRA tax-free. There are no corresponding income tax charitable deductions for these amounts.
To learn more about this type of gift, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Stephen Long.
Stephen Long:
- slong@divinemercy.edu
- 571-257-3861
Other Ways to Give
At Divine Mercy University, your generosity transforms lives. Every gift, large or small, helps our graduate students pursue their calling to bring Christ-centered healing to individuals, families, and communities in need.
Bishop Loverde Fund
To honor Bishop Loverde’s inspiring legacy and to further support priestly and religious vocations, Divine Mercy University is establishing a scholarship program in his name to support priests and religious education.
Scholarships
As the cost of education grows we are committed to ensuring that our graduates focus on the work of providing Christ-centered healing to their clients rather than being held back by crushing debt.
The Institute for the Psychological Sciences, dba Divine Mercy University is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
Our Tax ID Number is 54-1911091.