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BE PART OF HISTORY.
SUPPORT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES.

There are numerous ways that you can support the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, the only museum in Southern California dedicated to the Italian experience.

Membership

Help the Italian American Museum accomplish its mission of preserving Italian American history for future generations by becoming a member today. JOIN NOW

Giving and Support

The Italian Hall Museum relies on the generous donations of individuals and corporations to support exhibits, research, collections management, and educational programs. Donate online!

Sponsor an Exhibit or Museum feature

Commemorate your support of Italian American history by sponsoring an exhibit or Museum feature. Several of the Italian American Museum’s most striking features are still available for sponsorship and support is needed to fund the museum’s exhibitions. Donors receive recognition inside the museum and associated promotional materials.
For more information, please call (213) 485-8432

Sponsor an Educational Program, Event or Research and Collections

A contribution of $2,500 or more will support signature events such as Taste of Italy and educational endeavors including the Italian American Oral History Project. You can also earmark your contribution for research or to support preservation efforts of the museum’s collection. For more information, please call (213) 485-8432.

Planned Giving Opportunities

Through planned giving, in addition to supporting Italian American history and culture, donors receive substantial tax benefits.

Bequests

A bequest to the museum by will or living trust is fully deductible for estate tax purposes. Bequests can take many forms including gifts of a specific dollar amount; specified assets including securities, real estate or other personal property; Retirement account assets, or a residual bequest, where the museum becomes a beneficiary after all other obligations are met.

Life Insurance

Surplus life insurance coverage can become a charitable gift to the museum. Gifts through life insurance are a practical way to give a substantial gift at a moderate cost.

Endowments

Private endowments help to secure the future of the Italian American Museum by providing a predictable and permanent source of funding year after year. Invested wisely, they allow the Italian American Museum to plan strategically for the future. Interested in additional information on any of these giving options? Please contact (213) 485-8432.

Volunteer at the Museum

Play an active role in creating and sustaining the Italian American Museum’s future by volunteering. Volunteers participate in all areas of Museum operations including collections management, exhibit preparation, special events, education, outreach and more. Please contact (213) 485-8432 for more information.

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