Become a Part of Our Mission
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"He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist."
-St. Francis of Assisi, 1182 - 1226
You can become a vital part of ACBA’s unique educational mission as the nation’s only four-year nonprofit liberal arts college granting Baccalaureate Degrees of Applied Science in the building arts. There are many ways through which you personally can have an impact, as together we create tomorrow’s leaders in preserving the world’s historic architectural treasures and building new structures equally worthy of preserving for the future.
All gifts, large and small, are appreciated and will be used in support of ACBA’s educational mission. Tax-deductible donations may be conveniently made online, by calling 843-266-7845, or mailed to
The Office of Institutional Advancement
American College of the Building Arts
649 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29403
ACBA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, duly registered with the Internal Revenue Service under FEIN number 57-1075250. All donations to ACBA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Gifts in Kind
Gifts-in-kind are gifts of property that are voluntarily transferred by a donor to ACBA without compensation. These gifts may include equipment, materials,
ACBA will gratefully acknowledge receipt of all gifts-in-kind in writing for the donor; however, under IRS regulation, no one at ACBA is allowed to place a dollar value on the gift. The donor, working with his or her tax preparer, is responsible for assigning value, according to the IRS.
In-kind gift forms are available here. For gifts valued at more than $5,000, an IRS Form 8283 should also be completed by the donor. Please feel free to call Leigh Handal, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 843-266-7845, if you have any questions or need more information. As always, ACBA thanks you for your generosity!
A lasting tribute in memory of loved ones is a terrific way to leave a lasting legacy. If you are interested in endowing a scholarship, please speak with our Director of Institutional Advancement directly to ensure the fund includes any specific criteria you may have in mind.