The Children’s Museum of Richmond relies on gifts from individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations to serve more than 225,000 visitors each year.
In fact, nearly 40 percent of the cost of operating the museum last year was provided through gifts from 300 individuals and nearly 100 other organizations throughout Central Virginia.
Their collective commitment makes it possible to bring thousands of economically disadvantaged children and families to the museum, and to make the museum available at a reasonable cost for all.
What are gifts to the museum used to purchase?
The museum uses private support in virtually all of its operations. Gifts to the Children’s Museum have been used to purchase items such as:- Plasma car for the museum floor
- Memberships for families with incomes under $25,000 per year
- Balls for the Apple Tree and food items for the Café
- Books for Story Time
- Raincoats for Waterplay
- Admission for children from under-resourced areas
- Upgraded computers
- Art supplies
- Color cartridges for printing
- Fresh sand for Dino Zone Exhibit
- Digital Camera
- Costumes for the Play House and puppets for the puppet theater
- Pizzas for volunteer appreciation event
- New 5-cycle track
- Toys and new chairs for Back Yard
- Balloons and helium for special events
- Cleaning and disinfectant supplies
- Gas for the CMoR vehicle
Can my gift be made in honor or memory of someone?
Yes! When you make a gift in honor or memory, we will immediately send a card notifying whomever you tell us. Gifts in the name of others to benefit our community’s Children Museum are a wonderful way to acknowledge important people in your life.
Is my gift tax deductible?
As a non-profit 501c3 organization, a gift to the Children’s Museum of Richmond can be an allowable deduction for income tax purposes. Our tax identification number is 51-0220694.
What forms of payment can the Children’s Museum of Richmond accept?
The museum can accept payments in the form of cash, personal check, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and securities. Gifts of appreciated stock can benefit the Children’s Museum of Richmond while providing substantial tax benefits for the donor. If you contribute appreciated stock, you pay no capital gains tax upon the transfer of the stock and receive an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. For more information on making a gift of securities, please contact the museum’s Development Office at 474-7005.
How does the Children’s Museum of Richmond recognize donors of $1,000 or more?
Individual donors of $1,000 or more are recognized with membership in the Leadership Circle and enjoy exclusive benefits. Click here for latest Leadership Circle member benefits.
Are there corporate membership and sponsorship opportunities?
Yes! The Children’s Museum of Richmond has many events and exhibits throughout the year available for sponsorship. Please click here for the listing. The museum also has a new Corporate Membership Program. Please click here for details.
Can I leave a gift to the Children’s Museum of Richmond in my will, or through insurance?
Yes! As a non-profit organization, the Children’s Museum of Richmond may accept gifts designated through an individual’s will, as well as gifts of life insurance and IRAs.
