An endowment gift to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.

Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at the Museum. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.

An Example of How It Works

Couple Smiling Longtime Cleveland Museum of Natural History supporters Charlie and Susan have two goals: First, they want to make sure the Museum continues to receive support after they are gone. Second, they want to create a lasting legacy for Charlie’s parents.

Charlie and Susan make a $100,000 donation to the Museum, which we invest, and each year, a portion of the income from the invested money will be used to support our mission in honor of Charlie’s parents. Plus, Charlie and Susan qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction on their taxes.

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Next Steps

  1. Contact Diane M. Strachan, CFRE, at 216.231.2060 or dstrachan@cmnh.org to discuss endowed gifts.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you include the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Address: 1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Federal tax ID number: 34-0714338

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