Many MNA friends support the Museum's general operations to ensure that financial resources are available for whatever need is greatest. Others target a specific area or project by supporting research, collections, or education at MNA with a designated gift.

You can choose to give an outright gift that goes to work immediately, or choose to fund an endowment that provides resources for the future. Here are some suggestions to help with your gift planning:

Cash is simplest and most direct way to give, and you receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction.

Appreciated securities or mutual funds, if held at least for one year, enable you to receive a tax deduction based on its fair market value.

Retirement plan assets (IRA, 401k, 403b, or other plans) can be designated as a charitable gift by making MNA a beneficiary in part or in full of your plan.

Life insurance - an older policy or a new one - by naming MNA as owner/beneficiary, can establish a future charitable fund. You may also donate a fully-funded policy that you no longer need.

Bequests of a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or remaining property after all obligations are fulfilled, enable you to retain the use of your assets or property in your lifetime.

Real estate - such as your house, vacation home, or investment property - allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive significant tax and income advantages, and make a larger charitable gift than anticipated.

Tangible personal property - artwork, collectibles, jewelry - may benefit the Museum and provide you with a charitable deduction. Call to find out if your gift can enhance the Museum's mission.

Talk with your advisor! As with any important financial or estate planning, decisions made about long-term charitable giving should be discussed with a trusted legal or financial professional.

For more information about your gift to the Museum of Northern Arizona contact
the Development Office at 928-774-5213 ext. 270.

The Museum of Northern Arizona is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Thank you for your generous support!