Ways to Give
When you give to IYRS, you invest in learning, craftsmanship, our collective maritime heritage, and building our manufacturing future. Your charitable gift to IYRS makes an important positive impact on our students and our world.
IYRS is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Your gift to IYRS can be made securely online by clicking here. Or, mail a check to:
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Development Department
449 Thames St.
Newport, RI 02840
To make a credit card gift by phone, please call Liz Isdale, Director of Philanthropy, at
401.848.5777 x218,
Make A Gift Of Cash
Support IYRS with a tax-deductible gift which will make an immediate positive impact.
Make A Stock Gift
Gifts of securities are welcome. We invite you to download stock transfer information, here.
Corporate Matching
Double Your Impact with a Matching Gift
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees (and sometimes retirees or spouses). This means your gift to IYRS could go twice as far!
How to check if your employer offers a match:
- Ask your Human Resources office if your company has a matching gift program.
- If they do, follow their directions to submit a matching gift request.
- Complete any forms required by your employer and notify us so we can confirm your gift.
You can also search for your company’s program using Charity Navigator’s Matching Gift search tool.
Make A Planned or Legacy Gift
Learn more about planned giving
By naming IYRS in your estate plans, you create a legacy at our school. To learn about ways to make a legacy gift, visit our planned giving information here.
Shop to Support IYRS
Once you've signed up and installed the browser extension, you can put your shopping to use and support causes like the student experience at IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Make A Gift From Your IRA
The requirements for an IRA gift
- Be age 70½ or older
- Give your required minimum distribution, up to $100,000, from your IRA per year
- Transfer funds directly from a traditional or rollover IRA to IYRS
Contact your IRA administrator, and then contact Liz Isdale, Director of Philanthropy, at 401.848.5777 x218 to share your intentions.
Create An Endowed Fund
Endowed funds provide support for IYRS for a discrete length of time, or into perpetuity. Endowed funds may be designated by the donor for a particular purpose, including scholarship, faculty chair, or operating funds. Endowed funds start at a minimum gift amount of $25,000. Please contact Liz Isdale, Director of Philanthropy, at 401.848.5777 x218 for more information about starting an endowed fund at IYRS.
Donate Your Boat
When you donate your boat to IYRS, you receive a charitable tax deduction and the satisfaction of knowing you have made a significant positive impact on the school and our students.
Boat Donations (Restorations)
IYRS accepts a limited number of boat donations for student restoration projects. All boat donations must be pre-approved. Please contact Bill Kenyon, Director of Education, or call 401.848.5777 x213 for details.