Including the idea Museum Foundation in your giving plans allows you to feel good knowing your support fuels early childhood education, sparking creativity and imagination in young minds through hands-on STEAM exhibits and programming and helping families facing financial hardships participate in our experiences through our Access for All initiative.
idea Museum Foundation
P.O. Box 77
Mesa, AZ 85211
Keep the legacy of your loved one alive by making a gift in memory of them. By doing so you are also supporting unforgettable family moments, filled with smiles and laughter, that happen every day at the museum.
When making your donation, please note ‘Memorial Gift’ and provide the name of the person you wish to memorialize. If you would like us to send the family a card recognizing the gift made in memory of their loved one, please note that when making your donation online, or send the family’s name and address to our Development Manager lindsay.hochhalter@mesaaz.gov.
Celebrate special milestones such as birthdays, weddings, or the birth of a child with a gift in honor of your loved one. You can feel good knowing your gift will help provide engaging art and STEAM experiences for kids and families. When making your donation, please note ‘Honor/ Tribute Gift’ and provide the name of the person you wish to honor/ pay tribute to.
If you would like us to send the family a card recognizing the gift made in honor of their loved one, please note that when making your donation online, or send the family’s name and address to our Development Manager lindsay.hochhalter@mesaaz.gov.
You may also wish to support the idea Museum by donating materials or volunteering your time. Please contact our Development Officer, Lindsay Hochhalter at lindsay.hochhalter@mesaaz.gov to inquire about what non-cash gifts we are seeking or visit our Volunteer page to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Leave a legacy. …Please let us know if you’ve included us in your will. Contact Lindsay Hochhalter, Development Manager at 480-644-5564 or lindsay.hochhalter@mesaaz.gov
You can support the idea Museum by donating non-cash assets such as stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency or other property. These gifts may provide tax benefits while making a lasting impact on our mission. Contact Lindsay Hochhalter, Development Officer at 480-644-5564 or lindsay.hochhalter@mesaaz.gov.
❛❛ My name is Vanessa and I brought my son to the idea Museum when he was 2 for the first time. I wanted him to learn through doing in a space that isn’t just a playground but would grow his curiosity. Also, being a burnt-out parent, it was a great place to relax while having fun. He is now nearly 6 and we still love going there. We’ve never had a trip where we felt we’d outgrown it. The best memory was when my son helped water plants outside — he was so intrigued and engaged in helping. I’ll always cherish that.❜❜
Yes. We use Authorize.net for online donation processing.
Yes, all donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of any money contributed by the donor over the fair market value of goods provided by the charity, within the quid pro quo guidelines. Donors will receive any applicable tangible benefits while supplies last, unless donor notes decline of that tangible benefit at time of donation. Tangible benefits may be substituted at the discretion of the Development Office as and when needed.
If you make a donation online through Authorize.net you will receive an automatic electronic receipt. If you mail in, or make a donation in person, a tax letter thanking you for your donation(s) will be mailed in January each year for the calendar year prior.
Yes. If you make a donation online through Authorize.net you will receive an automatic electronic receipt. If you make a donation by check, cash or in-person, a tax letter thanking you for your donation(s) will be mailed in January each year for the calendar year prior.
All donations are public record, unless the donor requests that they be listed as anonymous.
As the non-profit fundraising arm of idea Museum, the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation supports early childhood learning through fundraising, advocacy and partnerships. The i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation is a 501(c)3 Arizona non-profit and our federal tax ID number is 94-2621572. Our legal address is P.O. Box 77, Mesa, AZ 85211.
