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Would you like to help modernize our House to keep it around for future actives and alumni events? Then read on…
There are several ways to assist the Corporation, which is a 501 (c )(3) educational charity:
Donations can be made at any time through PayPal or Venmo,
or by mailing a check payable to the “Rensselaer Acacia Corporation” via snail mail to:
Rensselaer Acacia Corporation
c/o Bill Jameson (#430)
1104 Wellington Ave.
Indian Land, SC 29707
Links to make electronic payments are also at the bottom of each email sent by the Board. Tax receipts can be provided by request. If you don’t need a receipt, you can track your donations using our Tax Exemption EIN Number: 23-7059832
These “unrestricted” donations will be used to fund items that the Corporation Board prioritizes as having the most urgency at the time. Sometimes the Fundraising Chair will issue a call for donations through existing communications channels for a critical need.
Other donation methods:
1) Please consider asking your company if they will match some or all of the donation. We participate in the Benevity Charitable Donation and Volunteering platform (does your organization use this platform?) Review the scrolling list on their website. Other organizations may use a different service, check Double the Donation for another scrolling list. Let us know of you have questions or suggestions.
1a) In the spirit of Human Service, there are also non-financial volunteer opportunities, though those portal and others, like tracking volunteer hours (under construction) and joining a donation team through the American Red Cross app.
2) WalMart has a fundraising program, Spark Good, which is similar to the former Amazon Smile. (under construction)
3) Microsoft Bing Rewards are also connected through the Benevity service. Put your searches to work! (under construction)
4) RPI continues their Fraternity donation program in 2026, whereby alumni donate the the Institute (which keeps a portion of the donation, about 10%) and transfers the balance to the Fraternity as designated. There are terms and conditions associated with this; in general, it is a good way for people who regularly donate (or will resume donating) to RPI to maintain their status, but specify donations to support House educational needs. When Giving Online, select “Give to the area of your choice” and select the “Acacia Chapter Support Fund”.
Projects/Sponsors is a program we began in 2026 where the Corporation Board identifies a list of fixes or capital improvements and the Fundraising chair solicits one or more sponsors to fund each project all at once or by making payments over time.
Our most recent foray into this was to replace the boiler over the summer. Donations were solicited and pooled to contract for the demolition and installation of a new system and various related work (haul away of other material from the boiler room, new thermostats, unanticipated wiring and plumbing fixes). We also replaced the washers and dryers recently using a call for donations.
Project List (in process)
Photos are stored here
The Fundraising Chair will publicize and manage this program, please email fundraising@rpi-acacia.org to discuss. Campaigns will be set up in 2026 to track giving and produce those receipts.
Legacy/Estate Giving is based on longstanding tax benefits and estate planning principles. The Corporation is exploring how our status as an educational charity allows us to accept donations of this type in 2026 and beyond.
Dues are $30 per calendar year in 2026. This amount has not changed for many years is not tax deductible. Payment makes you eligible to vote on issues and for officers at the Annual Meeting (and on other issues that may arise). The Treasurer tracks the payment of the dues and produces a list of those who are eligible to vote. More info is here.
