| As a national cultural institution, the Smithsonian is
charged with preserving and interpreting human culture and the physical and biological
worlds through conservation of the national collections that represent our cultural
heritage. The Institution is dedicated to public education, national service, and
scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history. The Smithsonian invites
the financial support and involvement of individuals, foundations, and
corporations.Contributions may be unrestricted or restricted to a specific museum or
program.
GIFTS TO THE SMITHSONIAN ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR
NEEDS AND INTERESTS.
"The Smithsonian has
unique responsibilities among the Nation’s other outstanding educational, scientific,
and cultural institutions. Reaching the highest standards of scholarship and finding
creative ways to advance knowledge and broaden understanding of the physical and cultural
world, we touch every segment of our richly diverse public audience.
Building a dependable base of long-term private support for the
principal activities of the Smithsonian is one of the highest priorities of the
Institution as it prepares for the next century. Therefore, I invite you to join previous
benefactors in the great tradition of American philanthropy by helping to secure the
Smithsonian’s stewardship of the Nation’s heritage for generations to
come."
--Smithsonian Secretary I. Michael Heyman
To help make a difference in the life of the
Smithsonian Institution, please contact:
- Office of Membership and
Development
1000 Jefferson Drive SW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20560-0035
Phone:(202) 357-4300
Fax: (202) 786-2516
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