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Donate to support SAM

Consider making a contribution to our mission of connecting art to life. For more than 90 years, SAM has served as an inspiring cultural center. Whether you donate art, books, or directly to SAM Fund, with your help, SAM will remain a vibrant center for the arts in our region.

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Make a difference with SAM Fund

The SAM Fund supports virtually every aspect of museum operations. Your contributions support SAM’s most immediate needs and are fully tax-deductible.

Each year, SAM undertakes a number of exciting and innovative projects. Donations play a critical role in sustaining SAM by allowing us to offer free admission on first Thursdays, subsidize bussing for school groups, provide a wide range of accessibility devices, bring artful experiences to youth through SAM Camp, and so much more.

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How to give

There are many ways to give to SAM. Here you'll find the details you need to make donating to SAM simple.

Make checks payable to Seattle Art Museum, noting the gift purpose in the memo, and send to:

Seattle Art Museum
Attn: Development
1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

  • Make your gift online by logging into your member account, or by visiting our SAM Fund donation page.
  • You can also call our Customer Service Center at 206.654.3210 to make a credit card gift by phone, 10 am–5 pm, seven days a week.
  • Contact your DAF provider to recommend a grant to Seattle Art Museum.
  • SAM’s EIN is 91-0640788.
  • Make sure your name is associated with the grant, and note the gift purpose in the memo.

Please contact giving@seattleartmuseum.org for banking details.

Contact John Reed at johnr@seattleartmuseum.org for information on SAM’s broker and instructions for completing the transfer.

Contact your IRA custodian to make a gift. SAM’s EIN is 91-0640788.

Matching gifts

Did you know that many employers will match your donation to SAM? When combined with your donation, these gifts can double or sometimes even triple your support.

Check with your employer to see if they have a gift-matching program and find out how to get the most out of this benefit.

If you have questions, please reach out and a member of our team will be in touch.

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Contributors Circles

Join a community of generous philanthropic supporters committed to SAM and the arts as part of our upper-level membership program. 

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Planned giving

Make an investment in SAM's future. By including SAM in your estate plan, you recognize the extraordinary value of art in our lives and the lives of generations to come.

When you document your planned gift intention with SAM, you become a member of the Fuller Society. It's our way of honoring your dedication to the future of SAM. As a member of the Fuller Society, you're invited to join us at exhibition opening events and at special annual receptions and curator-led tours.

For more information, please reach out or visit our planned giving site.

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Art donations

If you are a collector who would like to offer works of art from your collection to the museum, we are interested in hearing from you. Please provide us with as much information as possible about the work including if your works are available for loan, for sale, or donation. Unfortunately, we cannot make studio visits, see the work in person, or make visits to private collections during the initial phase of the review.

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Book donations

We accession hundreds of donated titles into our library collections each year. Thank you for considering the Seattle Art Museum Libraries for your gift. ​​​Please review the SAM library collection policies on the book donation form to determine if your gift is a good fit.

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Corporate support

Corporate partners enjoy unparalleled client and employee experiences, strong branding and visibility, and direct access to SAM’s latest collections and programming. Corporate members enjoy free admission for their employees all year round, while sponsors enjoy tailored engagement and activation that directly supports client, employee, and philanthropic goals.

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Stay in touch

Questions about SAM Fund?
samfund@seattleartmuseum.org

Designate a gift to a specific museum initiative
giving@seattleartmuseum.org

Reach out to discuss possibilities for planned giving
plannedgiving@seattleartmuseum.org

Art donation questions?
submitting@seattleartmuseum.org

Book donation questions?
libraries@seattleartmuseum.org