Giving to the Shepherd School is more than just a transaction; it’s a meaningful way to deepen your relationship with the school and support the next generation of exceptional musicians.
Ways to Give
Make a Gift Online
Giving online is easy and secure through the Rice University Development System. Simply click the link below to get started.
When making your gift, please use the dropdown menu to designate the specific area you’d like to support within the Shepherd School.
If you have any additional comments or notes for the administrator, feel free to include them in the “Special Instructions” field.
Make a Gift by Mail
If you wish to send a personal check by mail, please make checks payable to The Shepherd School of Music and send along with instructions for the gift designation to the following address:
Mailing Address:
Attn: Shepherd Society
Shepherd School of Music – MS 532
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
The Shepherd School Development Office receives mail daily and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please allow up to two weeks for processing by our development team.
Make a Gift via Wire Transfer
Donors may wish to make a gift to the Shepherd School via electronic transfer, which may be especially convenient for international donors.
If you would like to make a gift via an electronic transfer, please contact Melanie Boyd at mboyd@rice.edu for detailed bank instructions.
To ensure proper and timely credit of your gift, please send a copy of the wire transfer instructions to Melanie Boyd once the transfer has been completed through your financial institution. Send a copy, via:
Mail:
Rice University
Office of Development MS-81
c/o Melanie Boyd
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Email: mboyd@rice.edu
Make a Gift via Electronic Transfer
Donors may wish to make a gift to the Shepherd School via electronic transfer, which may be especially convenient for international donors.
If you would like to make a gift via an electronic transfer, please contact Melanie Boyd at mboyd@rice.edu for detailed bank instructions.
To ensure proper and timely credit of your gift, please send a copy of the wire transfer instructions to Melanie Boyd once the transfer has been completed through your financial institution. Send a copy, via:
Mail:
Rice University
Office of Development MS-81
c/o Melanie Boyd
PO Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
Email: mboyd@rice.edu
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are 70½ or older, you can contribute to the Shepherd School's mission by authorizing an IRA charitable rollover gift. An IRA charitable rollover gift is a way you can fulfill an outstanding pledge or make your annual gift tax-free (adjusted for tax-deductible contributions you may have made to your traditional IRA, if any, after age 70½).
If you are 70½ or older, you can also take advantage of the recently passed Legacy IRA Act and make a one-time IRA rollover of up to $54,000 to fund a charitable gift annuity and receive fixed payments for life.
Please let us know to expect the distribution and provide us with the name of your IRA provider, the amount of your gift and its intended purpose by contacting the Office of Gift Planning: 713-348-4624 or giftplan@rice.edu.
Instruct your IRA's provider to send a distribution directly to: Rice University Office of Development MS 81 P.O. Box 1892 Houston, Texas, 77251-1892
Make a gift via Donor-advised funds
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are charitable savings accounts managed by third-party institutions that enable you to claim immediate tax benefits as you consider the timing and impact of grants you request from the fund to support charitable organizations you care about.
The Shepherd School is grateful to receive your support through a grant from your donor-advised fund. For more information about making this wonderful grant from your DAF to support the Shepherd School, please contact us at giving@rice.edu or 713-348-4991.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gifts are a great way for Rice University alumni, parents and friends to maximize personal contributions and increase the impact of their gift. By taking advantage of a company's matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution!
To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please contact your Human Resources office or enter your employer's name in our Matching Gift form.
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Shepherd School Development Team
Our development team is here to help you create a meaningful giving experience that aligns with your values and passion for the arts.
- For annual giving or the seat campaign, Contact Margaret Ann Zentner
- For more about major and endowed giving, contact Nancy Giles and Pippa Jarvis-Flores