Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs that double charitable contributions made by their employees. Reach out to your employer’s Human Resources or Corporate Social Responsibility department to inquire about employer matching gifts and how to submit a request.

Distributions from Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations

You can make a distribution to Hennepin History Museum from your private foundation or donor advised fund. Simply direct your financial institution to send the gift via check to the below address, or contact claire.lesliejohnson@hennepinhistory.org for direct deposit information.

Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404

IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to transfer up to $111,000 annually from your IRA account directly to Hennepin History Museum without first having to recognize the distribution as income. A qualifying rollover distribution can also count towards your required minimum distribution.

Planned Giving

You can choose to include a gift to Hennepin History Museum in your will or revocable trust, ensuring your values and generosity endure for generations to come. You can include either a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate. Your estate receives a charitable deduction for your bequest to the museum.

• Name Hennepin History Museum as a beneficiary of your donor advised fund.
• Designate Hennepin History Museum as a beneficiary in your retirement plan. This can provide an important gift at considerable savings.
• Name Hennepin History Museum as a beneficiary or owner of an existing life insurance policy. You can also purchase a new policy to benefit the museum.
• Establish a life income trust that enables you to receive income for life while making a gift to Hennepin History Museum. This type of planned gift allows you to obtain an income tax deduction, reduce your estate taxes, and protect your financial security during your lifetime.

Stock

To donate stock, contact Claire Leslie Johnson, Development Manager, at 612-767-5621 or claire.lesliejohnson@hennepinhistory.org.  Hennepin History Museum will provide the necessary information for your broker and at that time will ask for the name of the securities you are transferring and the number of shares or approximate dollar amount. This information will assist Hennepin History Museum in processing your donation and ensure you receive proper and timely credit for your donation.

Hennepin History Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Our federal tax ID number is 41-0826131.

The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor.