You're the Difference
People just like you fund the Emily K Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit delivering educational programs to help Durham students thrive and chart their path to bright futures.
Thank you.
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Ways to Give
Help students achieve their dreams
Your Giving Options
To make a one-time or recurring gift, click here. You can also mail a check to Emily K Center, 904 W. Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
The Emily K Center is eligible to receive gifts from a donor advised fund (DAF).
Matching Gifts
Your gift goes further with a matching gift from your employer. Please contact your human resources office for more information.
Gifts of Stock
You can donate stock and other appreciated assets – it’s a tax-smart way to give! Prior to initiating a transfer, notify the Emily K Center so we can match the gift to the name of the donor.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Center is happy to tailor a sponsorship opportunity for your company or organization. Let’s talk!
Cryptocurrency
The Center accepts gifts of cryptocurrency. Click here to make a secure donation with our partner, Engiven.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you’re 70 1/2 or better, consider a direct charitable distribution from an IRA, which may also lower your taxable income.
In-Kind Goods or Services
Donate school supplies or professional services like photography or catering. Gifts of in-kind goods or services are always welcome!
Personal and Community Fundraisers
Platforms like GoFundMe and Facebook make it easy to raise money for the Emily K Center! Commemorate a birthday or other occasion with a tribute gift.
Legacy Giving
Are you revising your will or updating the beneficiaries on retirement and other accounts? Please visit our Legacy Gifts page for bequest language and other helpful information.
We’re here to help you make your best gift possible. Please get in touch!
Sandy York, Chief Advancement Officer
syork@emilyk.org or 919-874-5312
Our mailing address:
Emily K Center
904 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC, 27701
How is the Center Funded?
The Emily K Center was founded by Michael Krzyzewski, with the help of many others, as an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit charity in 2006. Since then, the Center has been funded by donations from thousands of people just like you, as well as foundations, community-minded businesses, events, and other sources.
Learn more about the Emily K Center’s donors, financials, and programming.
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2022-2023 Donors
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Give With Confidence
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Your Impact
Learn more about our core programs, which support nearly 2,000 students annually.