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Gifts of Appreciated Stock

Outright gifts of Appreciated Stock enable donors to obtain substantial tax benefits. Donors receive an income tax deduction equal to the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. In addition, no capital gains tax is due when gifted to the Museum, so the full value of the gift supports the Children’s Museum’s work.

When transferring stock, please call the Advancement Department to let them know your broker will be transferring stock, the kind of stock and how much, and where you want the proceeds to go (e.g., the Annual Fund, to satisfy a pledge, etc.).

The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County was founded in 2005 and is designated as a tax-exempt nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service with the Tax ID #20-3496878.

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It’s Time to Expand the Place Where Wonder Begins

The Children’s Museum is proud to announce the launch of the Unlock Potential! (UP!) Campaign — a call to action and an investment in the future of our community and its most precious resource: children.

As part of this exciting next chapter, the Museum plans to break ground on a major expansion in August 2026, with a grand opening slated for Spring 2028.

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