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WAYS TO GIVE

Why give to MDHAC?

The mission of the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture® (MDHAC) will advance and preserve knowledge about Deaf people, their languages, cultures, and experiences in the United States and around the world. Your donation, in any amount, is appreciated and beneficial in allowing us to continue furthering the goal of our mission.

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The Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on the generosity of our supporters. We are able to provide programming, workshops and so much more because of the financial support we receive from our donors. MDHAC's federal number is 48-6282776. You truly make a difference!

Donation & Membership Tiers

The total amount of your gift will be listed on our website and in our annual report in the following Donor/Membership Circles. You can request to keep your donation anonymous and to opt-out of membership tiers.

Curators of MHDAC                                                  $5,000 or more

Celebrators of Deaf Culture                                     $1,200 or more

Benefactors of Deaf Arts                                            $500 or more

Preservers of Deaf History                                            $120 or more

Friends of MDHAC                                            $60 Individual or $110 Couple

Tiers apply to either businesses or individual donations

MDHAC is listed with Thrivent Choice.  If you are a Thrivent member, you have the option to log into Thrivent.com to make your gift.

STOCKS

If you would like to donate stocks, mutual funds or other investments, please contact us and we will connect you with our financial agent who can work with you (and/or your financial agent) to process your gift.

If you would like to make a gift to MDHAC through a bequest, please click here for more information: Legacy Giving

BEQUEST

Host a Personal Fundraiser

We invite you to host a fundraising event with family, friends, co-workers, and peers to help expand support for this cause. This is a great addition to special events such as birthdays, in lieu of gifts, or a special event at your school or company to direct your peers or participants to a cause you support. 

 

You may Fundraise for a Cause through Facebook or send us a list of your collected gifts made payable to MDHAC.  If you have other ideas, please contact us!

MDHAC's Wish List

  • Visual & Performing Arts Program $6,000

    • 2023-2025 Featured Artist Exhibition

    • Youth De'VIA Competition

    • Commissioned Artworks

    • Artwork Collection & Storage

  • English-to-ASL translation of Paddy Ladd's book $5,000

    • Titled 'Understanding Deaf Culture: In Search of Deafhood'​

  • Youth Scholarship/Grant Fund $5,000

  • Museum of Deaf Library Fund $2,000

    • Books​

    • Computer

  • Building Operations $10,000

    • Carpet cleaning​

    • Baby Changing Stations

    • Ceiling Tiles

    • HeartStart Defibrillator Machine/CPR

If you would like to donate or do in-kind donations for one or more of MDHAC's wish list, please contact us!

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