The museum has an annual economic impact of $6 million on the local Memphis economy!

The Children's Museum Needs Your Support!

Past and current supporters know that the museum is a private, nonprofit organization that receives absolutely no taxpayer funding. Earned income (admissions, memberships, birthday parties, etc.) only covers 70% of the museum’s annual operating budget - the other 30% of the budget comes from donations and contributions. Needless to say, the museum is always in need of contributions to help fund our educational exhibits and programs. If you are considering a gift to charity, please think of your child’s favorite place! Your gift will go toward providing the fun activities that engage children in the museum. Charge your tax-deductible gift now by clicking the link above or call 901-458-2678. You can also make a donation to the Annual Fund - see link above. Thanks for your gift!

Giving for the Future

For almost 20 years, The Children's Museum of Memphis has provided fun and educational exhibits, events and programs for children and families. We could not have thrived without the dedication of community leaders, volunteers and our members. Admission charges, along with membership fees and a few other items, make up our earned income (about 70% of revenue); contributions and sponsorships make up the rest. Our earned income rate is impressive contrasted with that of comparable museums but obviously still leaves a gap. Sometimes our members and visitors say to us, "We'd like to help you, our favorite non-profit, but we're not sure what is the best way to support the work of the museum." Below we have described some of the ways you can do just that.

• The company you work for can become a Corporate Member and receive many benefits including free admission to the museum for employees and their families.

• Honorariums provide a perfect way to pay tribute to a grandchild, teacher, neighbor, or for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, etc.

• Memorials offer the opportunity to honor a loved one.

• Gifts to our "Yes, EVERY Child!" admission program provide underprivileged children and families the opportunity to visit the museum. CMOM is committed to making exhibits and educational programs accessible to all children and families. We never turn a child, family or school group away due to inability to pay the admission fee.

• Companies and individuals can sponsor our education programs and traveling exhibits. For companies, this offers them the opportunity to help the museum, as well as provide additional employee benefits and marketing opportunities.

• The museum has an endowment that needs continued growth in order to ensure its financial future.

• Volunteers and in-kind donations go a long way in helping hold down costs.

• Year-end gift is a favorite for some people who want to support the museum and receive a tax-deduction.

• A bequest to the museum via estate planning is another way to ensure that CMOM will be able to fulfill the needs of the children of Memphis and the Mid-South now and for many years to come. Naming The Children’s Museum of Memphis as a beneficiary of your will or as the beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy is one simple way to plan your gift. In most cases, our staff can consult with your professional advisors to tailor the gift plan. If you have already done this, we definitely would like to know so we can say thank you.

Please help now by calling 901-458-2678 to charge your tax-deductible gift by phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover, Print the Form and mail with your check to: The Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-5926, or make your donation online by clicking the link above. Thanks!

Does Your Employer Match Your Donation?

Did you know you may be able to double your gift to the museum? Many companies will match your donation. Contact your human resources department to ask about their gift matching program. To get a list of companies that currently match donations: Matching Gifts List.

Help CMOM be Successful - Name a Brick!

To raise much needed funding for the museum's many educational programs and hands-on exhibits, you can now buy a brick in the Playscape Park exhibit! For only $100 per brick, you can have one person's name added to the wall. The new "brick wall" is part of the exhibit's renovation - thanks to the Jr. League of Memphis. To purchase a brick or for more details, please call 901-458-2678, ext. 221.

Switch Your Security Service Provider & Give CMOM a Donation Each Month

Here's an innovative way to give the museum a donation each month - without spending anymore money! If you already have a monitored alarm, just switch to Community Security's state-of-the-art alarm monitoring service, and CMOM receives a portion of your monthly monitoring fee (around $7 a month). If you don't have a home alarm, now's the time to get one and help the museum at the same time! Prices start at $30 a month. Call them today at 800-464-2132 or visit Community Security.

Looking for a Donation From the Museum?

All donation and auction item requests need to be sent on your company or organization letterhead to fax 901-458-4033 or email marketing@cmom.com. Make your request to the attention of "Donation Request." The Children's Museum of Memphis is a private, nonprofit organization and cannot afford to donate to every request. We will contact you only if we decide to contribute – phone call donation solicitations are not accepted! Accepting a request for one year does not guarantee it will be fulfilled the following year. Thanks for your understanding.

For information on donations: Email Chief Financial Officer or call 901-458-2678, ext. 234