Children's Museum of Atlanta

Ways to Support

Changing the world by sparking every child's imagination, sense of discovery and learning through the power of play.

All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our tax-ID number is 58-1785484.

Support Overview

We are so grateful for our donors who help us provide the opportunity for Atlanta's families to explore and grow through hands-on play. As a nonprofit, admissions and membership sales cover approximately half of what it takes to bring the power of play to over 180,000 children and caregivers each year. Your support is vital! Thank you for helping us achieve our mission as we envision a bright future for all children — we couldn't do it without you.

Erin Brooks

Director of Strategic Advancement

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Individual Giving

Giving for Impact

To make a gift over $5,000 or designate your donation to support a specific CMA program, please reach out to Erin Brooks, Director of Strategic Advancement at [email protected].

Invest in the Power of Play with Your Tax-Deductible Gift.

Make a one time gift today — or become a Sustaining Donor by starting your recurring gift. Together, we can spark every child's imagination, sense of discovery, and learning through the power of play. Please note that the giving levels listed above are calculated for annual fund giving over the course of the Museum's fiscal year, and do not include gifts at special events. Contact Peyton Corder, Strategic Advancement Manager, at [email protected] to learn more, or to find out how to donate via stock gifts or donor-advised funds.

Corporate & Foundation Giving

Corporate Giving

Corporate leadership is a vital part of supporting the Museum's mission. To change the world by sparking every child's sense of learning through the power of play, Exhibit and program sponsorships, support of community outreach initiatives, and corporate volunteerism are all ways corporations can contribute to the Museum and invest in both Georgia's children and the economic vibrancy of Atlanta's downtown district.

Foundation Giving

Foundation giving is key to the Museum's work in early childhood education and family engagement both inside our walls and out in the community. Private, family, and community foundation support is necessary to implement and continue a wide variety of Museum initiatives, including those that positively impact under-resourced schools and communities in Metro Atlanta.

We offer year-round opportunities for Corporate or Foundation contributions to match any marketing or company philanthropy budget. For more information, please contact the Advancement Team at (404) 420-9185.

Matching Gifts

Let your company double your impact! Please inquire with your Human Resources department to explore how you can increase your contribution.

If an employee makes a donation to a non-profit organization, companies with a matching gift program will make a matching gift to the same nonprofit organization based on the employee's donation. Companies often donate dollar-for-dollar, but some companies triple or quadruple the gift amount.

Legacy & Planned Giving

A planned gift to CMA is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure every child in Atlanta has a place to learn, grow, and discover — for generations to come. Planned gifts of all sizes form the foundation of CMA's long-term fiscal stability. When you include CMA in your estate plan, you're not just making a donation — you're ensuring that the power of play reaches children in Atlanta long after you're gone.

Estate & Will Planning

Include CMA as a beneficiary in your will or trust. A bequest of any size helps secure our mission for future generations. Your attorney can help you add CMA to an existing plan.

Stock Donations

CMA makes stock donations simple — complete in 10 minutes or less. Donating appreciated securities may offer significant tax advantages over a cash gift.

Endowments

An endowed gift creates a permanent, named fund at CMA. The principal is invested and the earnings support CMA's programs in perpetuity — a true lasting legacy.

Retirement Assets / IRA

Name CMA as a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA or retirement plan. This is often one of the most tax-efficient ways to make a planned gift.

We are pleased to assist you in a wire transfer when donating securities. Click below to reach out to Laura Halad, Assistant Director of Advancement & Special Events.

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Add us to your DAF

Do you have a donor-advised fund? It's one of the simplest and most tax-smart ways to support Children's Museum of Atlanta. A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit, and then recommend grants to nonprofits like us over time — making your philanthropic dollars go further.

Recommending a grant to Children's Museum of Atlanta from your DAF is easy! Simply search for your fund using the tool below and follow the steps to direct your gift to us. Your generous support is central to ensuring the power of play to over 180,000 children and families each year. Don't see your fund listed? Let us know and we'll help you find a way to give.

Documents

Thank you to the generous individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies for annually renewing our hands-on exhibits, educational programming, and community outreach efforts. Want to support the power of play? Donate today!

Annual Report

Every year, Children's Museum of Atlanta is proud to share the story of our impact with the community that makes it all possible. Our Annual Report highlights the children and families we've served, the programs we've delivered, and the milestones we've achieved — all thanks to the generous support of donors, members, and partners like you. Click a button below to explore our recent Annual Reports and see firsthand how your investment in play is transforming lives.