Donation Options

Thank you for considering the Materials Research Society Foundation!

Partnering with our generous members and friends from around the globe, the Foundation seeks to invest in the growth of the materials profession and the communities it serves. Advancing materials. Improving the quality of life.

There are many ways you can contribute to the Materials Research Society Foundation:  

Individual Donations

When making an individual donation, you can choose among four primary Foundation services:

• MRS Diversity and Inclusion Fund. Learn More.
• Early Career Professional Programs
• MRS Student Programs
  
• Journal of Materials Research Prize Endowment

Here’s how you can participate:  

Donate Online
Safe, secure online donations offer printable receipt immediately upon processing.

Mail/Phone/Fax
Print your Donation Form and mail to: Materials Research Society Foundation, 506 Keystone Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7573, USA; fax to 724.779.4732, or call MRS Member Services Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET), at 724.779.3003 to donate by phone.

MRS Membership Enrollment or Renewal
New MRS members may donate to the Foundation while  joining online or by using the downloadable MRS membership application. Existing members may also add a contribution to their membership dues renewal form or online invoice.

MRS Meeting/Workshop Registration
Attending an upcoming MRS Meeting or Workshop? Add your donation during the registration process.

Customized Donations

Endowments
We occasionally work with donors to administer awards with fixed stipends—either by a lump-sum contribution or a payment contract over time. Contact us to discuss your endowment options.

Tribute Gifts
Make a donation in honor or memory of someone special and we will send an acknowledgement on your behalf. Print the Donation Form for details.

Employer Matching Gifts
Many employers match employee donations to charitable organizations. Contact your human resources or community relations department to find out if they offer such a program.

Other Ways to Donate
We are available to help you customize gifts through your will or living trust, donations from retirement plan assets or insurance benefits, and more. Contact us to discuss your options.

Donor Recognition

Every donor and gift is important, no matter the size or scope. All donations will be acknowledged by confirmation email. All donors will be recognized on the  Foundation website unless they request to be anonymous.