Memorial Giving
Honor people important to you through Howard memorial gifts.
The memorial gift you make to Howard University in honor of your relative, friend or associate is a wonderful way to keep them alive through the education and research that it supports. Students in the future will thrive at Howard thanks to your gift today that keeps the University at maximum strength.
You may make your memorial gift to Howard in several ways. You are welcome to include a note of dedication to honor the person being memorialized.
Donating Online
Making a memorial donation just takes a few clicks with the Impact Howard Fund.
Mail Donations
To donate by mail (via the U.S. Postal Service), send your check to:
The Howard University
P.O. Box 22960
New York, NY 10087-2960
Overnight Delivery Mail
To donate by Overnight Delivery Mail Only (via services that cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address), send your check to:
JP Morgan Chase – Lockbox Processing
Attention: The Howard University
Box 22960
4 Chase Metrotech Center 7th Floor East Brooklyn, NY 11245
What your memorial gift will support
You may direct your gift to any of the University’s outstanding schools and colleges, which produce renowned leaders across a multitude of endeavors. A gift to Howard’s centers or programs keeps their work and research at the top, across the globe. Or you may choose to donate to the Impact Howard Fund and support the University as a whole.
What to tell bereaved relatives
We are honored that your loved one believed Howard was special and you wish to honor their legacy with a gift.
To guide your friends and relatives to give to Howard instead of buying flowers, we suggest this wording:
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial gifts to Howard University. Visit giving.howard.edu/memorialgiving or mail checks to The Howard University, P.O. Box 22960, New York, NY 10087-2960. Please indicate the gift is in memory of [NAME] or by including a note or writing a memo on the check.
Contact our Office of Annual Giving todayQuestions?
If you have additional questions regarding your tribute gift, please contact our Office of Annual Giving at giving@howard.edu or (202) 238-2340.