We need your help more than ever!
Everything we do is made possible by the generosity of donors like you. Your gift to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund provides immediate support and helps make art and culture accessible to all by supporting the Museum’s programs and operations. Join our °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ community in celebrating the power of the arts by making your tax-deductible gift to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund today!
To learn more about the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund, see °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund Frequently Asked Questions, or e-mail mfafund@mfa.org.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥.
Matching Gifts
The following companies and many more may double or triple your support for the Museum by matching your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift.
Automatic Giving Program
Automatic Giving assures the Museum a steady flow of support, and allows the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund to save on postage, processing, and many other expenses involved in traditional fundraising.
How Automatic Giving Works
Monthly, quarterly, or annual Automatic Giving is the easiest, most efficient way to bring art into the lives of others! With Automatic Giving you:
- provide the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ with a reliable stream of uninterrupted support
- make your gift as cost-effective as possible
- support the Museum on a schedule of your choice
- enjoy the convenience of automatic renewal without reminders
How to Enroll in Automatic Giving
To enroll in the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund Automatic Giving Program, provide the Museum with a credit card number and select the amount and frequency of your gifts:
- Monthly gift ($10 minimum)
- Quarterly gift ($25 minimum) in March, June, September, and December
- Annual gift (no minimum)
Gifts are charged on or about the first of the month(s) indicated. Each January the Museum issues you a tax receipt for all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund donations made during the previous calendar year. You may change the amount or frequency of your gifts at any time by calling the Museum. You receive no additional °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund mailings and remain enrolled in the Automatic Giving program until you request to be removed. °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gifts do not apply to membership renewal. Enroll today by calling 617-369-3785.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund?
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund is the Museum's annual fund for general operating support. A gift to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund supports vital programming at the heart of our mission and makes the Museum accessible to all our visitors. Anyone may contribute, and gifts of all sizes are accepted—and encouraged!
Will I receive any benefits in exchange for my °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift?
No. Donations to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund are straightforward charitable contributions. No goods, services, or membership benefits are provided in exchange for °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gifts.
Is my °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations to the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund are fully tax-deductible within the limits of the law.
The Museum has many members and sells hundreds of thousands of admission tickets each year. Does it really need °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund contributions, too?
Yes! The costs of operating a world-class museum are enormous, and unlike other institutions of comparable size and scale, the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ is one of few privately funded museums with nearly 100% of its donations coming from our community. Membership dues account for one quarter of the operating budget, but additional private donations play a critical role in keeping the Museum's doors open year after year.
How are °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gifts used?
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund donations support our annual operating budget. The entire Museum family—curators and cleaners, educators and electricians, exhibition designers and conservation specialists—use operating funds to carry out vital work. From supplying art materials for free children's programs to providing lighting and climate control in the galleries, support for the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund benefits all essential operations.
Can I designate my °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift for a particular use?
You may designate your °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift to one of the Museum's top priorities: Exhibitions and Research, Education and Public Programs, or Conservation and Collections Care. Please call the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund office 617-369-3785 in order to make a designated gift.
Can I make an °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Fund gift in honor or memory of a loved one?
Yes. There is a section on the form to note if your gift is in memory or in honor of a loved one. You will be prompted to enter the name of the honoree, a message and the name and address to whom we can send notification of your gift. The amount of your gift will not be mentioned in the notification.
How is the Museum's fiscal year different from the calendar year?
The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥'s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. Thus, the calendar year's end (December 31) marks the half-way point in our fiscal year.
If your question is not addressed, please e-mail mfafund@mfa.org or call 617-369-3785 for further information.