Individual Giving

SUPPORT THE WENDE
Your tax-deductible* contribution supports our ongoing artifact preservation and innovative exhibitions, conferences, publications, film series, tours, lectures, and other artistic and educational programming. It also supports large-scale projects such as the construction of our brand-new museum location at the Armory Building in Culver City, California.
To donate, simply click on the Donate Now link or download and return the Annual Fund Form.
Your support at any level is greatly appreciated!
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
The Armory Fund directly supports museum operations, from collections to curatorial, education to public programming.
The Endowment Fund ensures the long-term sustainability of the museum.
Restricted Funds support particular endeavors such as capital campaigns and special acquisitions.
LEVELS OF GIVING
Historians
Historians contribute $1,000 or more annually. Historians receive:
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
Curators
Curators contribute $2,500 or more annually. Curators receive:
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
From COLD WAR:
A PERFORMANCE PROJECT,
2012 Winter Wende Salon
Directors
Directors contribute $5,000 or more annually. Directors receive
- An invitation to become a part of the museum’s Council of Advisors, which enjoys special behind-the-scenes tours and social gatherings throughout the year
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
Founders
Founders contribute $10,000 or more annually, or capital or endowment gifts of more than $50,000. Founders receive
- Naming opportunities
- An invitation to become a part of the museum’s Council of Advisors, which enjoys special behind-the-scenes tours and social gatherings throughout the year
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
Sustainers
Sustainers contribute $25,000 or more annually, or capital or endowment gifts of more than $100,000. Sustainers receive
- Naming opportunities
- An invitation to become a part of the museum’s Council of Advisors, which enjoys special behind-the-scenes tours and social gatherings throughout the year
- A ride in the museum's 1977 Wartburg
- Two tickets to annual gala events
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
Angels
Angels contribute $50,000 or more annually, or cumulative gifts of more than $500,000. Angels receive
- Special naming opportunities
- An invitation to join the Wende Museum Board of Directors on an international trip
- An invitation to become a part of the museum’s Council of Advisors, which enjoys special behind-the-scenes tours and social gatherings throughout the year
- A ride in the museum's 1977 Wartburg
- Four tickets to annual gala events
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
Builders
Builders are at the center of the Wende Museum’s inner circle, contributing at the highest level: $100,000 or more annually, or cumulative gifts of any kind of over $1M. Builders receive
- Special naming opportunities
- A ride in the museum's 1977 Wartburg
- An invitation to join the Wende Museum Board of Directors on an international trip
- An invitation to become a part of the museum’s Council of Advisors, which enjoys special behind-the-scenes tours and social gatherings throughout the year
- Six tickets to annual gala events
- Museum publications such as Beyond the Wall: Art & Artifacts from the GDR (TASCHEN)
- Invitations to exclusive museum events
- Access to special tours and behind-the-scenes opportunities
- Recognition at the museum entrance
Special VIP tour of the Jet Propulsion Lab
HONOR A LOVED ONE
- A donation to The Wende Museum is a unique way to honor or remember family, friends and colleagues.
- Supporting the Museum is the perfect giving idea for those on your list you never know what to get.
MAKE YOUR GIFT GO FARTHER...
Contact your employer about their charitable giving policy, which may include matching the charitable contributions of current and retired employees. Matching Donations can range from a percentage of your gift to more than double the amount of your donation! Donations matched by your employer are also applied to your account and may advance you to a higher level of benefits and access. All you have to do is fill out a short form that your employer will supply, sign and send it to the Museum, either with your donation or afterwards, and we will do the rest.
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For more information about naming opportunities or contributions to the Wende, please contact Jessica Hoffmann, Director of Strategy and Operations, at 310-216-1600 x 301 or jhoffmann@wendemuseum.org.
*The Wende Museum of the Cold War is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, US Federal Tax ID /Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer #16-0470118. Contributions to The Wende Museum are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Please consult with a tax advisor.