Support The College

Since 1787, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, home of the Mütter Museum, Historical Medical Library, and Center for Education, has advanced the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.

Support the Future of Medicine and Public Health

With a founding mandate to “lessen human misery,” your gift enables and strengthens the College's legacy of promoting medical advancement, public health, and educational programming for Museum visitors and underserved youth.

Your contribution:

• Preserves our 235+ years of medical history.
• Maintains and cares for the Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library collections.
• Supports Center for Education programs that inspire and support young people to pursue careers in STEM.
• Promotes public health programs and provides educational resources regarding vaccine history and safety to a global audience.
• Keeps our vision alive to advance the cause of health while upholding the ideals and heritage of medicine.

Additional Ways to Give

The Fund for the College

Make a 100% tax-deductible donation to our unrestricted fund with ACH (reach out to for instructions), or through our Online Giving Form.

Become a recurring donor and select "Monthly" at checkout.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

A donor-advised fund is a simple, tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about. To support The College of Physicians of Philadelphia through your DAF, contact your fund administrator and designate the College as the recipient of your charitable gift.

Planned Giving

The College values what you value: the practice and history of medicine, education, and the health of the public. Making arrangements for the College in your estate is a satisfying way to ensure our shared legacy lives for decades to come.

Matching Gifts

Increase the impact of your personal contributions by doubling or tripling your donations through your employer’s matching gift benefit. Contact your employer or the Advancement Office for more information.

Gifts of Stock  

Gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, are an excellent way to support the College.

Memorial & Tribute Gift 

Memorial Gifts are a special way to pay tribute to a loved one while also supporting the College’s mission. Make a tribute gift by including the honoree's name in the "comments" of your Annual Fund gift or by contacting the Advancement Office.