Giving Methods
As a nonprofit independent institute, Scripps Research relies on philanthropy to fuel scientific discovery. You can support Science Changing Life through several different methods. Giving online is the easiest way to donate.
Explore the additional giving options below.
Credit Card
The fastest way to give to Scripps Research is to make a credit card gift online using our secure server. You can also call (800) 788-4931 to give a gift over the phone.
Check
Gifts by check should be made payable to Scripps Research and mailed, along with your Contribution Form or a note telling us where to direct your gift, to the following address:
Scripps Research
Attn: Office of Philanthropy
10550 North Torrey Pines Road, TPC-2
La Jolla, CA 92037
Wire Transfers
If you prefer to make a gift via wire transfer, please email the Office of Philanthropy (philanthropy@scripps.edu) or call (800) 788-4931 to receive the most current wire instructions and provide important details.
Gifts of stock
Scripps Research accepts gifts of stock which can provide certain tax benefits to the donor. Whether stocks are held by yourself or are kept with a bank/broker, it is important to notify Scripps Research in advance of making a gift of securities. This will help to ensure that proper crediting and timely acknowledgment can take place.
To make a non-cash gift of stocks, bonds or mutual funds, contact the Office of Philanthropy at (800) 788-4931 or philanthropy@scripps.edu.
Donor-advised funds
If you benefit from donor-advised funds and would like to send a gift to Scripps Research, please make checks payable to Scripps Research and mail to the following address:
Scripps ResearchAttn: Office of Philanthropy
10550 North Torrey Pines Road, TPC-2
La Jolla, CA 92037
Want to learn more about planning future gifts to Scripps Research through wills or other giving vehicles? Visit Building a Legacy.
Want to give through a foundation or corporation? Please contact us at (800) 788-4931 or philanthropy@scripps.edu.
For reference, Scripps Research's taxpayer ID number is 33-0435954.
