Mission Street view above canopy.

Help MoAD build a sustainable future with a direct tax-deductible contribution. This is an opportunity to help ensure that the Diaspora story continues to be represented through the exhibitions, ongoing education programs and on the Museum’s website.

Thanks to the loyal and continued support of museum patrons, the Museum of the African Diaspora is able to flourish as an important community resource. If you haven’t engaged your heritage and joined our museum family yet, we hope you’ll do so now.

Ways to Contribute

Annual gifts have immediate benefits to MoAD and can be made in a variety of ways:

Cash - Giving cash or a check is a convenient way to make a tax-deductible contribution. Using your credit card to make your contribution is also convenient. You can even authorize a regular monthly credit-card payment that can add up to a significant annual gift.

Matching Gifts - Many US companies match their employees' gifts to qualified not-for-profit organizations. Some companies will double or triple the amount of an employee's gift.

Pledges - A multi-year pledge may allow you to make a larger contribution and pay it over a period of several years, thereby extending the tax benefits over the entire pledge period.

Securities and Real Estate - When you transfer appreciated securities or real estate to MoAD as a charitable contribution, you get an income tax deduction for the full appreciated value of the asset and avoid a capital gains tax on the appreciation.

Membership - The easiest way to support MoAD is to become a member. MoAD memberships are available at various levels for individuals and families. Membership confers special privileges and gives members free admittance to MoAD. For more information, please see the membership page. For more information please call 415-358-7200

Volunteer - Become a part of the MoAD team and enjoy membership privileges by joining the MoAD Volunteer Program. Gain ‘behind the scenes’ insight by assisting wtih MoAD events, exhibit openings and education programs. To become a volunteer, please submit a MoAD Volunteer Application to