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Giving to GRAM

Anybody can support the arts. Every donation makes a difference and helps introduce art into thousands of lives of every year.

Contact the Advancement Office at 616.831.2907 or donate@artmuseumgr.org to make a gift over the phone, transfer appreciated securities, or discuss special donation possibilities.

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Annual Fund

Your donation impacts every facet of our day-to-day operations, not only in the galleries and the Creative Learning Center, but also extending into the community.

Diversity and Equity Acquisition Fund

This fund will enable GRAM to strategically grow its collection and present more inclusive stories that are relevant to our community.

Art For Life

Support dynamic art education programs at GRAM, including school tours, family events, Art Camp scholarships, and outreach to the community.

Exhibition Society

Ensure the growth and sustainability of GRAM’s dynamic exhibition calendar.

Donor Circle

The Donor Circle is a special level of recognition and benefits for any donor who gives over $500 to GRAM.

Planned Giving

Support arts and culture in Grand Rapids through bequests of financial planning vehicles or endownments.

Field Trip Fund

A fund designed to remove financial barriers and promote accessibility to the visual arts for local students.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act brings some positive changes to charitable giving.

CARES Act Guide

By using Amazon Smile to support GRAM, a percentage of your purchases will be donated to GRAM when you set us as your charitable organization of choice.

Support with Amazon

Upcoming Fundraising Events

There are no upcoming fundraising events at this time.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Gala 2024! Click to view details and photos from the May 3 event.

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More Ways to Give

    Contributions to the Museum can include gifts of stocks or bonds. Gifts of appreciated securities that have been held for more than one year provide the donor with an additional benefit — a charitable deduction for the full fair market value and no capital gains tax on the appreciated value. In order to transfer appreciated securities to GRAM, please contact the Advancement Department at (616) 831‑2906. Transfers to GRAM are facilitated by Merrill Lynch. The donor will provide the name of:

    • Remitting Brokerage House
    • Name(s) of Securities
    • Number of Shares
    The Art Museum receiving contact information is:

    Merrill Lynch
    Attn: Jennifer Scharphorn
    250 Monroe NW, Suite 600
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Business Telephone: 616.774.4271
    Business Fax: 616.774.4217
    Account name: Grand Rapids Art Museum
    Account number: 67604E62
    DTC number: 8862
    Tax ID: 38 – 1387136

    Disclaimer

    The Art Museum encourages donors to seek professional advice from their trusted accountant or tax preparer prior to making gifts of appreciated securities.

    Many companies will match charitable contributions made by employees, doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift. If your company has a matching gift program, your contribution to GRAM can be generously increased and will do even more to support the Museum’s mission.

    Matching your gift is simple:

    Contact your company’s Personnel, Human Resources, or Community Relations department to see if they have a matching gift program. If they do, complete the steps provided by your employer either online or by mail. If not completed online, please return your form to:

    Grand Rapids Art Museum
    Attn: Advancement Office
    101 Monroe Center
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Or contact us by email at donate@artmuseumgr.org.

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