Honor the Past, Inspire the Future

Your generosity preserves the powerful stories of those who served during the Great War while ensuring future generations learn from this pivotal moment in history. Together, we serve as a beacon of remembrance and honor their legacy by fostering understanding, promoting peace and inspiring meaningful dialogue about the enduring impact of the war to end all wars.

A white man holds a baby in his arms while the baby reaches out to touch the surface of an interactive table. Text: 'Donate now'

 

A young Museum guest in a pink sweater touches an interactive display about a WWI Renault tank. Text: 'Membership'

 

Person wearing a pink sweatshirt and jeans kneeling by a display of engraved bricks embedded in a sidewalk. Text: 'Commemorative Giving'

 

Nighttime on the Memorial Courtyard. A white woman in a cocktail gown is dancing. Text: 'Night at the Tower'

 

An adult in a red sweatshirt points something out in an exhibition case full of WWI uniforms to a child in a red sweatshirt. Text: 'Leave Your Legacy'

 

Two Black women and a white woman in business casual clothing smiling at the camera. Text: 'Corporate Engagement'

 

A white boy looks through some kind of historical artifact that is a lens. Text: 'Donate an Object'

 

A white woman with short white hair wearing a blue volunteer shirt smiles at the camera. Text: 'Volunteer'

 

Other ways to give

 

As a Museum and Memorial donor or volunteer, your gift may be eligible to be matched by your employer or the company from which you retired. Many community-minded companies match their employees’ donations to organizations like the National WWI Museum and Memorial. While most programs match contributions dollar for dollar, some will even double or triple the amount of the gift. Check with your employer’s website or Human Resources Department to get started.

Please contact a member of the Development staff for instructions at 816.888.8145. The gift will be made through Midwest Trust Company in Kansas City and must be completed by end of business Dec. 31 to be considered a gift made this year. Information needed includes: name of donor, name of stock, number of shares, market value, ticker symbol, cost basis and donor intent/restrictions.

Please contact a member of the Development staff for instructions at 816.888.8145. The transfer will be made through UMB Bank in Kansas City and must be completed by end of business Dec. 31 to be considered a gift made this year.

The IRA Charitable Rollover provision allows individuals who have reached age 70 ½ to donate up to $100,000 to charitable organizations directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) without treating the distribution as taxable income. Please contact your tax advisor if you would like to take advantage of this provision. The National WWI Museum and Memorial is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. (EIN: 43-6052673)

Make check to: the National WWI Museum and Memorial

Mail to: 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108

Gifts must be postmarked by no later than Dec. 31 to be considered a gift made this year.

 

Questions?

 

If you have questions about donations or other charitable giving, please contact:

816.888.8171
give@theworldwar.org