Support Northwest Art Exhibits In The Seattle Area
Your Gift Helps Us Preserve and Share the Legacy of Northwest Art
Our exhibitions, publications, school programs, and community experiences are made possible by people like you who believe Northwest art matters. Your generosity helps us preserve and share this important artistic legacy for future generations.
Ways to Give
Cascadia Legacy Society
Create a legacy through a charitable bequest in your will, living trust, or other estate planning.
The Cascadia Circle
Our membership community offers exclusive curator-led experiences and special events.
Membership
Enjoy free admission, exclusive events, and help sustain our mission.
What Your Gift Enables
See the Northwest Through the Eyes of Its Artists
Every exhibition at Cascadia is the result of months of research, collaboration, and careful planning. Your support helps us present exhibitions that deepen our understanding of Northwest art and bring deserving artists and their stories to new audiences.
Publications
We publish more books on Northwest art than any other institution. Your support helps us preserve important scholarship and ensures the artists we champion continue to be recognized and appreciated for generations to come.
Free School Programs with Paid Transportation
Through Cascadia Art for Schools, we offer free, standards-based art programs to K–8 students. The museum pays for transportation so that every student, regardless of zip code or family income, can visit. Since 2015, we’ve welcomed thousands of students into our galleries. Your gift makes this access possible.
Community Programs
Lectures, concerts, films, workshops, and community programs bring Northwest art to life for thousands of visitors each year. We also offer dedicated programs for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Collection Care & Conservation
Our 1100+ works of art in the Cascadia Collection require expert care, conservation, climate control, and documentation. Your gift ensures that the art in our collection is preserved for future generations.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Cascadia Art Museum to support Northwest art education and cultural development.
All Corporate Business Partners, regardless of level, receive the following benefits:
- Your company logo in a public location at the museum
- Invitations to members-only exhibition openings
- Newsletter mention upon signup
- Social media mention upon signup
- Name recognition / logo in the museum’s Annual Report
$250 Fan
- 10 Guest Passes for clients, customers, or employees
- 10% discount for card-bearer at the Museum Store
- A link to your business website on the Museum sponsors website page
- Invitation to an Annual Business Partners Reception
- 10% discount on Museum facility rental
$500 Sponsor
- 20 Guest Passes for clients, customers, or employees
- 10% discount for card-bearer at the Museum Store
- A link to your business website on the Museum sponsors website page
- One docent-led tour for up to 10 people (advance reservations are required)
- Invitation to an Annual Business Partners Reception
- 15% discount on Museum facility rental
$1000 Enthusiast
- 30 Guest Passes for clients, customers, or employees
- 10% discount for card-bearer at the Museum Store
- A link to your business website on the Museum sponsors website page
- One docent-led tour for up to 10 people (advance reservations are required)
- Invitation to an Annual Business Partners Reception
- 20% discount on Museum facility rental
$2,500 Advocate
- 50 Guest Passes for clients, customers, or employees
- 20% discount for card-bearer at the Museum Store
- A link to your business website on the Museum sponsors website page
- One docent-led tour for up to 20 people (advance reservations are required)
- Invitation to an Annual Business Partners Reception
- 30% discount on Museum facility rental
$5,000 Partner
- 100 Guest Passes for clients, customers, or employees
- 25% discount for card-bearer at the Museum Store
- A link to your business website on the Museum sponsors website page & Museum homepage
- One docent-led tour for up to 20 people (advance reservations are required)
- Invitation to an Annual Business Partners Reception
- Free Museum Rental
FAQs
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Cascadia Art Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all gifts may be tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a tax receipt for your records.
What Are Some Tax Smart Ways to Give?
Appreciated Stock
If you give stock that you have held for at least one year and has grown in value, you can receive a charitable deduction for the value and avoid capital gains taxes. Giving appreciated stock may be more beneficial than giving cash due to the tax advantages. Please email development@CascadiaArtMuseum.org to request asset delivery instructions.
IRA Charitable Rollovers
If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-smart gift to Cascadia Art Museum directly from your IRA. Each year, you may transfer up to $111,000 (per person) to one or more qualified charities without increasing your taxable income, even if you are not required to take minimum distributions.
This type of gift, known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a simple and impactful way to support the causes you care about while potentially lowering your taxable income.
To get started, contract your IRA plan administrator and request a QCD to Cascadia Art Museum.
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
If you have established a DAF through Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Seattle Foundation, or another organization, you can easily direct a gift to Cascadia Art Museum. Most donor advised funds request basic information about the recipient to send your contribution.
This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney or tax advisor about your specific situation. Cascadia Art Museum’s Tax ID is 47-2733144.
Can I direct my gift toward a specific exhibition or program?
Absolutely. Many donors choose to support specific exhibitions, publications, or programs. When you contact us, we can discuss your interests and help you find a giving opportunity that aligns with your passion.
Do you accept corporate gifts?
Yes. Cascadia welcomes support from businesses and organizations that value art, education, and community engagement. Corporate sponsorship opportunities can support exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and museum events, with recognition and partnership opportunities tailored to each sponsor.
How much of my gift actually goes to the mission?
Support from our community directly funds exhibitions, publications, school programs, collection care, and public events that preserve and share Northwest art. Cascadia Art Museum is committed to thoughtful stewardship and responsible nonprofit management.
Can I give anonymously?
Yes. We respect donor privacy and can accept gifts without public recognition if that’s your preference.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Our Development Team is here to help. Email us at development@cascadiaartmuseum.org or call 425-336-4809. We’re happy to discuss your interests and answer any questions.
