Supporting The Children's Museum Our Sponsors & Stock Donors
Corporate * Grants
* Rooms * Gifts * Stocks

When the Children's Museum was founded in 1963 by the Junior League, they probably didn't envision the wonderful growth of the institution they began. When we opened the doors at our current location in 1979, the generosity of 100's of Mohawk Valley businesses, families and foundations helped make this a reality. 1,000's of children, families, schools responded enthusiastically, becoming engaged in programs and activities.

Now, the spotlight is on the entire Mohawk Valley community to recognize the Museum as the vital resource it is and be part of its future. We receive no funding for our operating costs from the city, county, state, or federal governments. Admissions, gift shop sales and other earned income cover only part of our budget. We rely on charitable gifts from supporters throughout the community to bridge the gap. Your tax-deductible contribution can support new Museum exhibits, allow us to develop new programs, as well as provide an educationally enjoyable environment for our community which enhances our quality of life and brings in tourists.

For information on how to support our Fund the Vision Campaign, or Endowment Fund, either call the Executive Director at (315) 724-6129 or e-mail her, or donate vis our secure shopping cart. The Children's Museum is deeply grateful to the following individuals, corporations, and foundations who have generously supported our capital campaign for growth.


Our Corporate Sponsors
Grant & Room & Media Sponsors

Corporate Sponsors
$5,500 - $10,000
RigAll Incorporated
Roger Sinnott, Bank of Utica
Dr. Theodore & Melva Max

$2,500 - $5,000

HMI Metal Powders
Oxford Medical Imaging
Fountainhead Group
Frank & Gloria Marraccini
$1,000 - $2,500
The Hartford
James Donovan Memorial Fund
Earle Reed & ECR Int’l
Joseph Flihan Company
The Burns Agency
The Oneida Indian Nation

$500 - $1,000
M & R Heating/Air Conditioning
Bonide Corp.
NBT Bank
Scalzo, Zogby, Wittig
Bill Corrigan & Wilcor Int'l
Earle Reed
Utica First Insurance

$300 - $500
Carbone Auto Group
Garro Drugstore
H. J. Brandeles
Indium Corp.
March Associates
ASFA Data
Pacemaker Millar
H. R. Beebe
J. K. Hage III
Adecco Corp.Sturges Mfg.
Smurfit Stone
Mele Foundation
Northern Safety

Grant Sponsors
$50,000 - $100,000
The Community Foundation
Congressman Sherwood Boehlert
NYS Senator Ray Meier

$25,000 - $50,000
NYS Council on the Arts
Met Life Foundation
Niagara Mohawk Foundation

$10,000 - $20,000
NYS Senator Joe Griffo
Institute Museum Library Svcs

$5,000 - $10,000
Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito
NY Power Authority
$2,500 - $5,000
Gannett Foundation
D'Arcangelo & Co., LLP
Fleet Bank Foundation

Room Sponsors (view Rooms)
$2,000.
- $5,000.
Drs. Furino & Hamlin, DDS
Partners Trust Bank
Hannaford Supermarkets
Advanced Technical Solutions
Quadsimia Internet Presence
Ed Waszkiewicz, Mutual of Omaha

Media Sponsors
Utica Observer Dispatch
Regent Broadcasting
WKTV Channel 4
WUTR Channel 20

Utica.tv
Rome Sentinel
Herkimer Telegram

Mohawk Valley Business Journal

Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce
Oneida County Convention/Visitors Bureau

Stock Donors
Donating Stock

* Roger Sinnott
* Dr. Ted & Melva Max
* George & Pinny Kuckel

Your company's name? Contact us.

Email Director Marlene Brown for more information on how you can become a sponsor and a Children's Museum hero.

Here's a way to donate to the Children's Museum and give yourself a break on taxes -- donate stock that has appreciated in value. If you were to sell your shares and donate the proceeds to the Museum, you would owe capital gains tax on any profit. But, if you donate those shares, IRS lets you take a charitable deduction for the full value on the date of transfer. It's simple and easy to do: Call Director Marlene Brown (315) 724-6129 or Email us to find out where our brokerage account is.

Gifts at The Children’s Museum - Give the Gift of FUN!

Memberships make Great Gifts! You can give a family a gift they will enjoy throughout the whole year! All Children’s Museum Memberships include free admission to our Museum for 12 months! Check out our Membership page for options, then for one stop shopping, email us via our online form, or call us at (315) 724-6129.

Get Your Company Involved! The Museum offers several venues for Corporate Giving that provide benefits for your company and employees. These programs include corporate sponsorship, corporate membership and corporate in-kind gifts. Check out our Membership page for options, then call Director Marlene Brown at (315) 724-6129 or email her.

Year-End Tax Deductions The Children’s Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit institution. Admissions fees cover only about 30% of its annual expenses, so the Museum relies on the generosity of corporations, foundations, and its patrons for most of its funding each year. A gift of appreciated securities (owned for more than one year) to The Children's Museum Foundation can greatly benefit a donor by providing tax benefits through a charitable income tax deduction. On the gift date, the donor will
1) Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities
2) Avoid paying capital gains taxes on appreciated securities, resulting from the sale of securities
3) Help The Children's Museum Foundation further its exhibits and educational programs.

Please help with a tax-deductible gift!

Seven Ways to Give

1.) A donation is a general contribution to CM to help us continue our efforts to grow CNY's only children's museum.
2.) A memorial is a personal remembrance that honors the life of a friend, relative or colleague with a gift of love and fun.
3.) A tribute provides a meaningful, living gift to a friend, relative or colleague by honoring a special occasion.
4.) Earn a tax break by donating to the Children's Museum stock that has appreciated in value. If you sell your shares and donate the proceeds to the Museum, you would owe capital gains tax on any profit. But, if you donate those shares, IRS lets you take a charitable deduction for the full value on the date of transfer. Call Director Brown (315) 724-6129 or Email us to find out where our brokerage account is.
5.) A donation to our Children's Museum Marlene Brown & Earl Lewis Permanent Fund at the Community Foundation helps ensure our museum grows well into the future. Call Director Brown (315)724-6129 or 315-853-1318 or Email us for more info.
6.) Children's Museum membership provides benefits to your family and friends. Check out our Membership page. Also available are Children's Museum Gift Baskets and Gift Memberships, available on our secure shopping cart. .
7.) Corporate Giving provides benefits for your company and employees. These programs include corporate sponsorship, corporate membership and corporate in-kind gifts. Check out our Sponsorship page for options, then donate via our secure shopping cart. To discuss your contribution, call Director Marlene Brown at (315) 724-6129 or 315-853-1318 or email her.

For more info or to discuss your contribution, please call Director Marlene Brown at (315) 724-6129 or email her.

Please send gifts to:
The Children’s Museum
Anniversary Gift
311 Main Street
Utica, NY 13501

 

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The Children's Museum of History, Living History, Science & Technology
311 Main Street, Utica, NY 13501
Tel: 315-724-6129
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