At a Glance: Giving

Giving to St. John's

From the earliest days as King William School over 300 years ago, St. John's College has relied on the generosity and volunteer spirit of its alumni and friends. Today, their generosity is joined by that of parents, corporations, and foundations whose interest in preserving the St. John's College Program is evidenced by their financial support of the students, tutors, and the campus through gifts to the Annual Fund, to special projects, and to the endowment.

Information You May Need

St. John's College Tax ID Information - Annapolis

Tax ID # 52-0591421
Telephone: 410-295-5554
Contact: Vice President Barbara Goyette, A73

St. John's College Tax ID Information - Santa Fe

Tax ID# 85-0162247
Telephone: 505-954-6101
Contact: Vice President James W. Osterholt

Special Notice - New IRA Tax Law

Charitable IRA rollovers: the Pension Protection Act of 2006

This new law allows an individual who is 70.5 years old to distribute up to $100,000 to a qualified charity (such as St. John’s College) from a traditional and Roth IRA while excluding the $100,000 from gross income for federal tax purposes. Some additional details:

Thus far, the law applies only to gifts made in 2006 and 2007.

There is no additional charitable deduction earned.

The limit is $100,000 per taxpayer. If both spouses have IRA’s with sufficient funds available, each can make a charitable distribution.

The contribution may not be made in exchange for a gift annuity or charitable unitrust.

The distribution must come directly from the IRA plan administrator and be sent to the Advancement Office on the appropriate campus.

In Annapolis, that address is:
Barbara Goyette, Vice President for Advancement
St. John's College
PO Box 2800
Annapolis, MD 21404-2800.

In Santa Fe, that address is:
James W. Osterholt, Vice President for Advancement
St. John's College
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca
Santa Fe, NM 87505

  • Donor advised funds are not eligible charitable recipients.
  • The law applies only to traditional IRA’s and Roth IRA’s.
  • IRA rollovers may be includable in income for state and local tax purposes, and may not earn as offsetting charitable deduction depending on state and local law.