membership & friends



Philanthropy is involved with basic innovations that transform society, not simply maintaining the status quo or filling basic social needs that were formerly the province of the public sector.

-- David Rockefeller, 1915


There are many ways that you can help to transform society by supporting the Schenectady Museum & Suits-Bueche Planetarium.  Membership gifts and unrestricted support help the Museum to continue to offer high-quality exhibits and programs that instill a sense of wonder in the minds of young and old alike.  Restricted gifts enable donors to target the impact of their giving in specific ways.  To make an unrestricted gift, simply give us a call or use the attached form.  To discuss a restricted gift, please give us a call.


WAYS TO GIVE

Cash, check, or charge card: New! Donate Online! Click here. Or if you wish to mail in your info, please click here for a gift form [PDF] or give us a call. 

GE donors may register the tax-deductible portion of their gifts by calling 1-800-305-0669 or visiting www.gefoundation.com/matchinggifts

Securities: Gifts of appreciated securities are welcome. For information on donating stock or mutual fund shares, simply click here [PDF].

Life-income gifts: For information on how to make a gift that will return lifetime income to you or a loved one, please contact our Development Department at 518-382-7890.

Bequests: Please contact our Development Department at 518-382-7890 for specific suggested language for including the Schenectady Museum in your will.


WHO TO CALL

Schenectady Museum Development Department:
518-382-7890 x232