Donations and Gifts

Your Support Makes A Difference

MOHAI is committed to bringing history to life for the thousands of visitors who come through our doors each year, connecting people to their past to our future as a community.  The depth and richness of our work could not happen without the generosity of the individuals, corporations, and foundations that support us.  Their commitment is vital to our ability to provide high-quality exhibits, care for our collections, offer research resources, and deliver numerous education and outreach programs.  Whether it is membership, a gift to the Annual Fund, joining us at an upcoming event, developing a partnership, or becoming a volunteer, MOHAI deeply appreciates your support in our journey of historical discovery.

Become a Member

MOHAI members are the foundation for everything we do.  Your support of MOHAI through your membership dues helps to sustain and strengthen all of our core activities, including exhibits, collections, educational programs and museum operations.  Learn more about the many benefits of membership or join now.

Heritage Circles

The Heritage Circles recognize our dedicated supporters who play a critical role in helping the museum serve the public.  The vital leadership and commitment of Heritage Circles members is essential for the museum’s success, providing annual unrestricted support where it is most needed. 

We have designed benefits for the Heritage Circles members that provide unique and exciting opportunities to engage more fully with the museum, our artifacts, exhibits and programs.  If you have any questions or would like more information about the Heritage Circles, please email us or call 206-324-1126 x58. 

Annual Fund

Did you know that memberships represent only 3% of the museum’s total operating costs?  Contributions to our Annual Fund enable our Executive Director to direct funds where they are needed most.  Your gift will have an immediate impact by providing support for collections care, education programs for children and adults, and mounting new exhibits.  Through your donation to the Annual Fund, you are directly supporting our mission and helping us bring history to life.  Gifts of any size are welcome and tax deductible.  Make your gift online or find out more information about other ways to make your gift today.

Planned Giving

One way to leave a legacy for future generations is to make a planned or deferred gift to MOHAI.  Planned gifts not only help secure the future of the museum, but they can provide substantial tax savings.  The most common type of planned gift is a bequest made as part of estate planning.  Bequests can benefit any facet of the museum’s work, from the annual fund to collections to the permanent endowment.  Other options may include an IRA rollover, charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.  Please contact Elaine Èthier in the Development Department at 206.324.1126 x14 or by email at elaine.ethier (at) seattlehistory.org for further information.

MOHAI is pleased to recognize our friends who have made a planned gift through the
1914 Society.  Anyone who notifies MOHAI that the Museum is named as the beneficiary of a bequest or planned gift is automatically enrolled as a member of the society.

Attend an Event

MOHAI presents a variety of special events for our members and donors. From lectures and tours to VIP opening previews, our activities are designed to offer you a multi dimensional experience and bring you closer to the mission and work of MOHAI.   

Read more about History Makers 2009 or learn about our next fundraising event, <link to future page> MOHAI’s Innovation Luncheon in 2010.

Corporate Partnerships

Partnerships between the business community and MOHAI provide the opportunity to impact the cultural and economic landscape of Seattle.  We look forward to building meaningful relationships with our corporate friends and we are pleased to offer a number of ways to enhance and strengthen our connections.  Learn more about corporate memberships, or find out how to sponsor an exhibit, program or event.

History is Moving

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Volunteer

Donating your time and talents is a wonderful way to support MOHAI.  There are a wide variety of ongoing opportunities and we appreciate your interest.  Click here to find out more.