Make a Gift

Whitehead Institute’s groundbreaking research into cancer, Parkinson’s and other intractable human diseases is made possible by the generous support of our donors. Please consider making a gift today.

Make a gift now

You can make your gift securely online with Visa, Mastercard or American Express. Alternatively, please print and complete the giving form (PDF) and return to: Whitehead Institute Advancement Office, Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142.

Make a gift of securities

If you have appreciated securities, donating them is a great way to support Whitehead while potentially avoiding capital gains taxes. Donating securities is easy and best accomplished by electronic transfer via a broker. Download our electronic transfer instructions (PDF), or feel free to contact us for additional details.

Make a tribute gift

Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to remember a loved one, honor someone special, or celebrate a special occasion. Whitehead Institute will send notification of your gift to the honoree, or in the case of memorial gifts, a loved one or family member. You can make tribute gifts online or by mailing the giving form (PDF) to: Whitehead Institute Advancement Office, Nine Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142.

Make a planned gift

Planned gifts can provide long-term support to Whitehead Institute's research programs while potentially providing financial benefits to you and your family. Whitehead Institute accepts bequests, retirement assets (such as IRAs) and life insurance; we can also work with you to set up charitable gift annuities, lead trusts or remainder trusts. Please contact Sonja Plesset at (617) 258-5103 or splesset@wi.mit.edu for a personalized gift illustration or for more information about ways to support Whitehead with a planned gift.