Support Us As We Support Our Students

Make an instant impact. A gift to the Annual Fund is the best way that you, as a donor, can make an immediate impact on a student’s life. The Annual Fund for Montserrat College of Art supports our current students.

A gift to the Annual Fund is an investment in the ongoing success of our campus and makes it possible for us to provide the daily operational support needed for the quality education our students need to thrive.  

What Does My Annual Fund Gift Support?

Put simply, if it’s critical to supporting our students as they pursue their creative lives, you can provide for it with your Annual Fund gift.

• Scholarships and financial aid
• Studios and exhibitions
• Labs and technology
• Student Services and Career Development
• Professional development for faculty

Why Should I Give To The Annual Fund?

• To extend the extraordinary gift of a Montserrat education
• To provide access to those who truly need it the most
• To prepare students with the tools needed to address a world that is constantly changing
• Corporations and foundations review participation when they consider awarding gifts and grants to Montserrat
• Sustained participation is the simplest way to show and grow student support

How Else Can I Help?

• Recurring Giving – Sign up for recurring contributions via our online gift form to keep your commitment going! You can change your plan or opt out at any time.
• Encourage your peers – Be an advocate for Montserrat! Whether in person or online, sharing why you give is a great way to grow our community of supporters.

Scholarship

Support The Next Generation Of Creative Leaders

At Montserrat, a gift to support scholarship is more than providing financial aid support for our students. It breaks down the barriers that stifle creativity. It encourages our students to challenge themselves and take risks. It allows them to grow their artistic potential and aspire to more. In giving to scholarships, you provide our students the courage needed to reimagine, to experiment, to discover, and to express the unique point of view hidden within them.

Where Potential Meets Opportunity

Our belief is that financial capabilities should not be a barrier for attaining a college education.  Scholarship support ensures that education is accessible for students of merit. With a high population of Pell-eligible students, your scholarship makes an even greater impact. Your gift supports the next generation of creative talent and ensures that this essential education is available to those who need it most.

Scholarship By The Numbers

• Montserrat awards over $4.5 Million in Scholarship Each Year
• Over 95% of Our Students Receive Some Form of Financial Aid
• 40% Of Students Are Pell-Eligible with a household income less than $50,000
• 1 in 2 of our students are first-generation college students

Leave Your Legacy With An Endowment Scholarship

Establishing an endowed scholarship is one of the most enduring and enterprising ways you can make a difference in the lives of both current and future generations at Montserrat College of Art. Read below to learn more about establishing an Endowment at Montserrat.

Building A Legacy

Contributing to the endowment is one of the most enduring and enterprising ways you can make a difference in the lives of both current and future generations of students at Montserrat College of Art. Endowment gifts support the mission of the college by providing a sustainable and predictable source of funds and strengthening the college’s long-term financial stability. Gifts to an Endowed Fund sustain our students, faculty, programs, and campus for years to come. The principal continues to grow, extending the impact of your support into the future.

How Do Endowed Funds Work?

By contributing to Montserrat’s Endowment, you create a legacy or honor a loved one while supporting the people and programs at Montserrat in perpetuity. Rather than used for immediate needs, endowed funds are invested with the objective of generating a stable source of funding for the college, now and in the future. Annual income produced by these funds is directed toward a purpose agreed upon by the donor and the college.

What Can Endowed Funds Support?

Endowed Funds can provide crucial support for a wide variety of purposes. Named endowment opportunities can support things like scholarships, faculty positions, and general operating needs. If you have something that you care deeply about and would like to support through the establishment of an endowed fund, we welcome a conversation with you about how best to direct your support to maximize the impact on the college.

Can I Establish A Named Endowment?

Donors who contribute a minimum of $25,000 can create a named fund.  The fund will exist in perpetuity to provide support for the college for generations to come. A minimum gift of $25,000 is required to establish an endowed scholarship fund and can be added to over time.

If you would like to discuss a named Endowment and area of support important to you, please contact Allison Rieke by email at [email protected] or by phone at (978) 921-4242 ext 1114

Can Endowment Gifts Be Made Over Time?

Yes, a named Endowment can be funded up to five years. Once you have an existing fund in place, you can always continue to add to the principal and help it grow over time through annual donations or by designating a Planned Gift from your estate to be added to the fund. There is no maximum level for an endowed fund, and anyone may add to the fund at any time including relatives, friends and associates who share your interests.

To discuss how you can support Montserrat’s Endowment, please contact Allison Rieke by email at [email protected] or by phone at (978) 921-4242 ext 1114.

Dodge Family Scholarship Fund

The impact of Steve Dodge among the community of Montserrat College of Art is one that cannot be overstated. Steve’s legacy was one of a tireless leader who influenced the college in countless ways through his generosity and unmatched commitment.  His primary goal was to extend the reach of Montserrat to a broader community of students through access to education.

In honor of the leadership and vision Steve contributed to the college, Montserrat, along with the Dodge family, has instituted an endowed scholarship fund to celebrate his memory.  The Dodge Family Scholarship will provide significant annual support for students of merit. The endowed scholarship fund will exist in perpetuity to provide financial aid to qualifying students keeping Steve’s legacy a part of Montserrat for generations to come. The funds are invested with an annual yield providing tuition support.

As Steve so strongly understood, financial aid is an investment in talent and an opportunity to impact lives. At Montserrat, our mission is to provide an affordable, high quality education, which requires offering generous merit and need-based scholarships each year.  Many of our students are the first in their families to receive a college education and are only able to reach this achievement through the aid of scholarship support.  And while the majority of our students receive a level of financial assistance, the needs of our student population are far greater.

The Dodge Family Scholarship will enhance critical support provided for students now and in the future while honoring Steve’s legacy. Financial aid is more than a means to an education.  It can transform lives with immediate impact, enhancing Montserrat’s ability to ensure an education that provides needed strategies for developing sustainable creative practices in the workforce for qualified students.

This will be a living legacy and an initiative that was especially important to Steve. Montserrat is honored to recognize Steve’s impact through this fund and to carry on the support he and the Dodge family have shown for our Montserrat students.

Donate to The Dodge Family Scholarship Fund 

The Jo Broderick Endowed Fund

Over the past three and a half decades of Montserrat’s history, it is difficult to think of anyone who dedicated themselves to this community quite like Jo Broderick.  Now in her retirement year, it is with tremendous gratitude that the college honors her work with the establishment of the Jo Broderick Endowed Fund.

Jo Broderick’s loyalty to the college has been truly unmatched, having served the institution since 1989 in various leadership roles, most recently as Montserrat’s Chief of Staff.

She helped usher the college through so many milestones, from new presidents, new buildings, and even our move to our downtown campus. Jo was there for it all, working tirelessly behind the scenes with an infectious determination and enthusiasm.

Hard-working doesn’t begin to describe the commitment Jo brought to her role. She gave her all to help build Montserrat into the institution it is today, with an unwavering belief in supporting the next generation of art and design.

 A North Shore native, she understood the importance of Montserrat to this city, and her tenacity, kindness, and spirit made her an ideal representative for the college within the greater community. For over 36 years, to know Montserrat was to know Jo, and the institution has been made so much richer through her hard work and friendship.

The Jo Broderick Endowed Fund will exist in perpetuity, ensuring Jo’s impact will continue to be a part of Montserrat’s history for years to come. In addition, Montserrat is pleased to say that all gifts to the fund will be matched up to $50,000 through the college’s recently awarded Title III grant, which means your support will go even further to pay tribute to Jo’s impact. We welcome all those close to Jo to honor her time at the college with a gift to her fund.

Donate to the Jo Broderick Endowed Fund

Support Tomorrow’s Talent

Montserrat College of Art welcomes and encourages the support and involvement of corporations in its educational mission. Corporate partnerships establish important relationships with the college and can benefit both the college and your business.

Through a partnership with the Montserrat your company will be able to:

• Gain access to fresh, unique innovative ideas
• Engage creative talent for internship and employment opportunities
• Gain recognition as patrons of arts and design education
• Provides crucial financial support for Montserrat as we prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing.

Here at Montserrat, we recognize the importance of providing our students with real-world experiences and enhanced training to prepare them to become industry leaders. There are a variety of opportunities to partner with the college and support the artists and designers of the future while exposing your business to the creative leaders of tomorrow.

We encourage your business to reach out to us to find ways that your company can support the Montserrat College of Art community in a way that is most meaningful to you. If you would like to discuss opportunities for your business to connect with Montserrat, please contact Allison Rieke, [email protected] 978.921.4242 x1114

Leaving Your Legacy at Montserrat College of Art

Since 1970, philanthropic support has been vital to Montserrat College of Art’s growth and success. Some of the college’s most meaningful contributions have been received through thoughtfully structured gifts, often referred to as planned gifts.

Planned gifts are your opportunity to contribute to Montserrat’s exciting future while optimizing your personal financial health and tax planning.

No matter your capacity to give, you can make a lasting difference for our community.

What is Planned Giving?

Planned giving refers to arranging a future charitable gift to Montserrat College of Art through financial or estate plans such as wills, trusts, or designated assets.

Common Types of Planned Gifts

A planned gift can take the form of bequests, donations of life insurance proceeds, intellectual property, charitable remainder trusts, structured gift annuities, or gifts of assets like property or stock. They can be designated to a specific program or service you feel passionate about, used to set up a new endowment, support student scholarship, or provide unrestricted aid to the college.

Why Establish a Planned Gift?

It is testimony to your commitment to Montserrat’s mission and allows you to leave a legacy that will benefit the creative leaders of tomorrow. Your planned gift could be the solution to the financial challenges many of our students face, it could help us build new buildings, and, in some cases, it can also provide tax advantages or a reliable income stream to you, your spouse or your family during their lifetime.

Benefits for the Donor:

• Tax Deductions
• Supporting your passions for years to come
• Cementing a philanthropic legacy at Montserrat College of Art

Are There Tax Benefits?

Yes. Including a charitable planned gift in your financial or estate plan affords you significant tax benefits and may increase the inheritance you leave to your heirs. Montserrat College of Art does not provide legal or tax advice, so we encourage you to consult with your financial or tax advisors to find the arrangement that is right for your personal and philanthropic objectives.

How Can I Learn More About Planned Giving?

Montserrat College of Art will be pleased to assist you in making a gift that is appropriate to your circumstances and in accordance with your wishes. Please contact Bernie Romanowski, Director of Major Giving, at [email protected] or (978) 921-4242 ext 1120 with any questions or to have a confidential conversation about your gift planning options.

What If I Have Already Named Montserrat in My Estate Plans?

Please let us know if you have already included Montserrat College of Art in your estate plan or if you are considering doing so. Click here to access our Estate Plan Intention Form.

We understand that planned giving is a personal, sensitive, and private decision. All conversations with Montserrat College of Art are confidential, and you may choose to remain anonymous when making a planned gift.

For planning purposes, Montserrat College’s EIN and business address are as follows:

• Legal Name: Montserrat College of Art
• EIN: 52-1859814
• Address: 23 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915

Click here for some suggested language that you may use to include Montserrat in your estate plans.