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More Ways to Give

There are many ways to show your support of PEN America.

PEN America works to ensure that people everywhere have the freedom to create literature, to convey information and ideas, to express their views, and to access the views, ideas, and literatures of others.


Give Monthly: Monthly donors provide reliable support that helps PEN America continue its fight to defend freedom of expression. 

Honor or Memorial: A gift to PEN America in honor or memory of a loved one is a wonderful tribute for any occasion.

Gift Membership: Give a PEN America Membership for the writer, reader, or free speech champion in your life.

Shop PEN America Originals: Wear your support for PEN America and shop these exclusive original offerings from designers dedicated to the freedom to write.

Planned Giving: By including PEN America in your will, you can leave the legacy of literature and free expression to future generations.

PENnames: Professional writers are invited to deepen their commitment to free expression with a financial gift.

President’s Circle: Individuals who commit to prioritizing significant annual support for the organization.

Matching Gifts: Many employers will match any charitable contributions made by their employees and sometimes double or triple your gift! If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed with your gift.

Corporate Philanthropy: Our corporate partners are committed to protecting free expression and celebrating and promoting essential voices of literature.

To give a gift of stock or wire transfer, please contact the development department at [email protected] or 646-779-4825.

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