Giving Opportunities

Make a gift to the museum: Your gift brings the history of African Americans in Minnesota to museum visitors and children all over the Midwest. MAAM is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization and your gift is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Click here to make a convenient and secure online donation.

Or mail your check, payable to the Minnesota African American Museum, to:
Minnesota African American Museum
1700 Third Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Matching gifts:

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that match charitable donations by their employees. Matches differ depending on the organization. For more information on your company's matching gift program, please contact your Human Resources department.

Gifts in honor or memory:

Contact MAAM for information on the many opportunities to honor and memorialize friends, family members, colleagues and others.

Naming opportunities:

There are many naming opportunities available through MAAM. From honoring a loved one on the "Wall of Fame" to dedicating a public program, contact MAAM to find out more about leaving a lasting legacy.

Gifts of securities:

Gift of appreciated securities can provide a considerable savings on capital gains taxes for you while helping to fulfill MAAM's mission. Consult your financial advisor for more information or talk to a MAAM staff member today.

Corporate sponsorship program:

MAAM's corporate sponsorship program offers an array of benefits to corporate and organizational members who share the museum's vision and help to serve the community. Contact MAAM today for a customized sponsorship, marketing and branding program to benefit your company.

Legacy Bricks:

Part of a permanent display at the entrance to the Cultural Center, MAAM Legacy Bricks feature your name, or the name of a loved one, and commemorate your Minnesota journey as well as the experience of African Americans in the Midwest. Only 50 large bricks and 100 standard bricks are available. Contact MAAM today to reserve your Legacy Brick.

Artifact donation:

If you have an artifact you feel would be a good fit in the museum's collection, please contact MAAM.