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Giving to the Museum

Charitable contributions to the Armenian Museum of America, the only independent Museum outside Armenia, are vital to its continued success in preserving the Armenian heritage. Generous donations support the exhibits and programs, as well as operational expenses.

There are many ways to give. Becoming a Museum member is an important step to ensure the vitality of the institution. Memorial gifts and naming opportunities are also available. For further information, please call us at (617) 926-2562.

Donations to the Armenian Museum of America are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Armenian Museum of America is a 501(c) 3 charitable nonprofit organization (EIN 22-2778232).

Donations in any amount can be sent directly to the Armenian Museum at the following address:

Armenian Museum of America
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472

or made by phone by calling (617) 926-2562 ext.102. Donate online using the following link:

Commemorative Giving

Looking for the perfect gift? Express your regard for a loved one with a gift to the Armenian Museum of America. Give a gift membership or donation in honor or memory of a loved one.

We will acknowledge your contribution by sending a letter to those you designate, informing them of your generosity. All gift amounts are confidential unless otherwise requested.

Genocide Endowment Fund

The Armenian Genocide is the Armenian Museum’s permanent exhibition created as a reminder to the world of more than 1.5 million Armenians whose suffering and death must never be forgotten. The exhibition provides an opportunity to honor the memory of a deceased loved one through a contribution of $1,000 to the Genocide Endowment Fund. The loved one need not be a victim of the Genocide. Income from the Genocide Endowment Fund will be used solely to support the upkeep and maintenance of this exhibition and for creating traveling exhibits on the Armenian Genocide.

Planned Giving

There are many ways to make a contribution to the Armenian Museum, from gifts of cash and securities to life income gifts and bequests. These gifts provide tax benefits and include:

  • Bequests

  • Charitable Gift Annuities

  • Charitable Trusts

  • Gifts of Marketable Securities

  • Life Insurance Policies

  • Leadership Circle

    • Samaritan $10,000 – $24,999

    • Patron $25,000 – $49,999

    • Grand Patron $50,000 – $99,999

    • Guarantor $100,000 – $249,999

    • Benefactor $250,000 – $499,999

    • Philanthropist $500,000 & above

For information on how to support the Armenian Museum in your estate plan or for general charitable gifts and naming opportunities, please contact us.

Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs that supplement their employees’ donations to encourage charitable giving. Your company may match, double, or even triple your initial gift thereby augmenting your support of the Armenian Museum. Please check if your employer has a matching gift program.

Corporate Giving

As an independent institution, the Armenian Museum seeks the support of both individual and corporate sponsors. Companies that support the great work of the Armenian Museum will be recognized in print and on the museum’s website with their logo and active link to company’s website. Donors who support the Armenian Museum's special programs, such as concert or lecture series, will be recognized in print and on the website.

Please call (617) 926-2562 x 102 to arrange your corporate sponsorship.

Event Sponsorship

As a cultural institution, the Armenian Museum works to provide programming and events related to Armenian history and culture as an additional means of engaging with the community. If you would like to help support one of these events, please consider becoming an event sponsor. Companies that support the great work of the Armenian Museum will be recognized in print and by featuring their logo and active link to company’s website on the Museum’s website.

Please call (617) 926-2562 x 102 to arrange your corporate sponsorship.

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