Ways of Giving

The Museum for Art in Wood gratefully accepts donations from donor-advised funds, whether for annual support or designated purposes. Our Tax ID is #22-2806780. To learn more, please contact us at [email protected].

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a transfer from a traditional IRA directly to a qualifying charity once you are 70½ or older. The yearly cap is indexed for inflation.

Gifts from an IRA are a tax-smart way to maximize your support. Your gift satisfies your required minimum distribution without generating taxable income and can support programs or general operations immediately.

Gifting appreciated securities, stocks, bonds, or mutual funds held for more than one year is a simple and powerful way to support the Museum.

If you are interested in making a gift of stock, you or your broker should contact the Museum at (215) 923-8000 ext. 107 or [email protected] and provide:

• Your name and contact information
• Name of the stock and number of shares
• Approximate date and value of your gift
• Designation for your gift (General or a specific program)
• Broker’s name and contact information, if applicable

Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, potentially doubling the impact of your gift. By submitting a Matching Gift Form, you can multiply your support for the Museum’s exhibitions, programs, and artists.

How to Participate:

• Obtain an Employee Matching Gift Form from your employer or Human Resources Department.
• If you participate in a United Way workplace giving campaign, indicate the Museum for Art in Wood by selecting Donor Choice #40639 on your pledge form.
• Mail your matching gift form to the Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

One of the most valuable ways a donor can give to an organization is through planned giving. The Museum for Art in Wood is pleased to offer a legacy program, which allows our friends, members, donors, and constituents the opportunity to donate a gift that will continue throughout the years. The Museum’s legacy program provides donors with a unique connection that can honor the wishes and life of the donor and, in turn, provides vital sustenance to the organization.

If you have included the Museum for Art in Wood in your will or estate plans, we hope you will let us know so that we can express our gratitude and enroll you as a member of the Museum’s Evergreen Society. If you prefer that your plans remain private, we thank you for your support.

The Evergreen Society is a special group of donors who have made an investment in the arts community, and in the future of the Museum for Art in Wood, by including the Museum in their estate plans. Members will be invited to Evergreen Society gatherings and other special events and, with their permission, will be given recognition on the website and on donor lists. There are no dues or fees associated with membership in the Evergreen Society. Please click here for examples of planned giving vehicles that can be authorized at your convenience. Please speak with your financial advisor or attorney about what makes sense for you.