Heritage Circle Levels
Because of their generous and vital support, Heritage Circle contributors are offered the full and exclusive benefits of the Innovator Level of Membership, as well as the following:
MOHAI members are essential.
Membership at MOHAI guarantees year-round access to the most riveting stories from Puget Sound’s past, present, and future. With soaring spaces to interactive explorations, from tours and lectures to summer camps, there’s truly something for everyone. Members also provide critical support needed to continue the preservation of the artifacts and stories told throughout the exhibits and programming.
Join us. We invite you to find the right level membership for you.
All MOHAI Members receive the following benefits:
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100% tax deductible
100% tax deductible
100% tax deductible
100% tax deductible
$474 tax deductible (1 year membership), $853 tax deductible (2 year membership)
Heritage Circle, comprised of MOHAI’s leading supporters, provides crucial contributions to all aspects of MOHAI’s exhibits, public, and education programs. Through an annual gift of $1,000 or more, Heritage Circle contributors are given increased access to MOHAI and can connect with history in stimulating and original ways.
Because of their generous and vital support, Heritage Circle contributors are offered the full and exclusive benefits of the Innovator Level of Membership, as well as the following:
All Innovator member benefits AND
Non-tax deductible portion: $75
All Collector benefits AND
Non-tax deductible portion: $75
All Narrator benefits AND
Non-tax deductible portion: $75
All Guardian benefits AND
Non-tax deductible portion: $125
All Trailblazer benefits AND
Non-tax deductible portion: $125
View exclusive and specially-priced programs and events for MOHAI members.
Individuals’ generosity enables MOHAI to inspire communities, foster their sense of place within the Pacific Northwest, and to move towards the future.
Giving to MOHAI is easy. From matching gifts to planned giving, MOHAI staff can help find the best way to help support the museum.
Leonard Garfield, MOHAI’s beloved Executive Director, celebrates twenty years of visionary leadership in April 2019.
To honor Leonard’s contributions to MOHAI and our community, the MOHAI Board of Trustees has established the Leonard Garfield Legacy Endowment. This will support educational and outreach programs, areas of MOHAI’s mission that are especially meaningful to Leonard.
Make A Gift
Learn More About The Leonard Garfield Legacy Endowment
To donate by mail, please make checks payable to:
MOHAINeed assistance making a gift? Contact the Advancement Department or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
Gifts to the Annual Fund provides vital support for every aspect of MOHAI’s mission to preserve history and share stories with the community.
Gifts of all amounts help:
To donate by mail, please make checks payable to:
MOHAINeed assistance making a gift? Contact the Advancement Department or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
Monthly giving is an easy way to make a large impact through automatic direct deductions.
Want to support MOHAI year-round with automatic donations? Monthly giving is an easy way to make a large impact through automatic direct deductions. This is the perfect option for those who want to effortlessly support MOHAI’s mission, or those that want to make a gradual contributions throughout the year.
Need assistance making a gift? Contact the Advancement Department or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is one of the most tax advantaged ways to make charitable gifts.
With careful planning, gifts of stock can reduce capital gains taxes, are eligible for a charitable income tax deductions, and further the mission of MOHAI.
To make a gift of stock, please contact the Advancement Department online or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
Double the impact of a gift to MOHAI. Stretch contributions to MOHAI with qualifying matching gifts from employers.
Many employers match contributions dollar for dollar, or even more. Some companies will even match membership support, depending on program requirements.
Find out if a company participates in matching gift programs by contacting its Human Resources, Personnel or Community Relations Department and follow their instructions.
To make a matching gift, please contact the Advancement Department or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
MOHAI’s work has never been more important – serving as a vital hub of learning and civic engagement where all members of our community come together to share their voices and stories.
Your support of MOHAI is an investment in our history, but more importantly, and investment in our future; helping us fulfill our promise that everyone, especially our community’s youngest members, are connected to our region and inspired to help us create the world we want to see tomorrow.
We appreciate your heartfelt decision to support our mission and offer the below legacy giving options. Your gift may qualify for federal income tax benefits or deductions.
IRA Distribution: When you make a qualified charitable distribution to MOHAI from your IRA, you can donate up to $100,000 to support our mission. The direct distribution to charity would not be included in taxable income. To qualify, a distribution must go directly to a public charity and meet these certain requirements:
To take advantage of this opportunity, contact your IRA plan administrator and ask them to directly transfer your contribution to MOHAI before midnight on December 31, 2022. If you have check–writing features on your IRA, please be aware that your check must clear your account by December 31, 2022, to count toward your required minimum distribution for the calendar year.
Appreciated Stock: You may enjoy two tax benefits when you itemize a gift of appreciated stock: avoid paying taxes on the appreciated value and qualify for an income tax charitable deduction based on today’s market value. If you wish to make a gift of appreciated stock, email supportmohai@mohai.org.
Make a gift to MOHAI in memory or honor of a friend or loved one, and share their legacy with the MOHAI community.
To make a memorial or tribute gift, include the person’s name when donating. The museum will then notify the party of family members that a gift has been made in his or her name.
All memorial or honorary gifts are directed to the Annual Fund unless otherwise instructed.
To make a memorial or tribute gift, please contact the Advancement Department or call 206 324 1126 Ext. 194.
From small businesses to large corporations, MOHAI has a variety of opportunities for businesses to support Puget Sound’s past, present, and future. Corporate support is an investment in the region’s economic vitality, cultural ecosystem, and community vibrancy. Whether it’s becoming a Corporate Member or sponsoring an exhibit or program, there are many benefits from corporate support, and involvement shows an investment in Seattle, Puget Sound, and beyond.
Volunteers have an enormous impact at MOHAI as they not only help to preserve Puget Sound history, but also share knowledge and enrich visitors’ experiences. The museum has many volunteer opportunities that are fun and interesting for everyone.
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