How can I donate via wire transfer?

To wire a donation to the Million Dollar Bike Ride, please send to: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94101

FOR DOMESTIC WIRES AND ACH’S: ABA Routing #: 121-000-248 FOR INTERNATIONAL WIRE ONLY: SWIFT CODE: WFBIUS6S CHIPS: 0407

Account Name: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania – Gifts Accounting Account Number: 2000030009956 Reference: MDBR – Disease Team Name – Donor Name (ex. “MDBR – PSODR – Ben Franklin”)

How do I find out if my company will match a gift to Penn?

Your donation to Penn may multiply in value with a gift match. Many employers will match charitable contributions made by an employee, or an employee’s spouse or partner. Consult your employer’s HR office to find out your company’s matching gifts policy and obtain forms. Penn’s matching gifts database contains data on many companies that match gifts. You can also call the Matching Gifts Program at (215) 898-5069 or e-mail devgifts@dev.upenn.edu for information on matching gifts eligibility and procedures.

Visit this page for details on Matching Gifts: http://www.matchinggifts.com/uofpa/. If your company only uses paper matching gift forms, please complete the form and send it with your donation check to:

Matching Gifts Program 433 Franklin Building 3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6285

Please note: some matching gift companies only match quarterly. Many of these funds will come in after the ride is completed.

What forms of payment are accepted by the Pledge It Page?

They accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

What is Penn’s federal Tax ID number?

The University of Pennsylvania’s Tax ID Number is 23-1352685.

Where can I find the custom URL on my Pledge It page?

Navigate to "My Team" on your landing page once you sign in to pledge it. Once on your page, you can click the "share" button and you can copy your URL from their by clicking the "Copy Page URL". You will also see option to share on Facebook, Twitter, and email/text.

Who do I write my check to?

All donations via check for the Million Dollar Bike Ride should be made payable to: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Memo: MDBR - Disease Team Name (e.g. MDBR - Team JumpStart)

Send Checks to: Gene Therapy Program/Orphan Disease Center, 1500 Market Street, West Tower, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102 ATTN: Leslie Silverman

Please note, checks take months to work through our systems. Please take a picture of the check and send to lsilve@upenn.edu before sending so we have all the needed details if we need them.

How can I add check, bank wire, or stock transfer donations in my Fundraising Page?

Please email Leslie at lsilve@upenn.edu and she will be able to assist.

What happens if I don't meet my fundraising minimum by the deadline of June 25, 2024?

During registration, you committed to reaching a fundraising minimum and authorized the Million Dollar Bike Ride to charge your credit card the remaining balance on or after June 25, 2024. After this date, you will be held to the fundraising minimum of $250.