Ways to give
Building Belonging Together
Support the Museum you love. Connect with our community.
We’re more than a museum—we’re a gathering place rooted in Oakland, where art, history, and nature come together to tell California’s stories. Your 100% tax-deductible gift supports the diverse exhibitions, student programs, and community celebrations that make OMCA an essential space of connection and belonging.
Become a Member
Your 100% tax-deductible membership affirms your belief that OMCA is a civic anchor for Oakland and the entire Bay Area while offering you free admission, invitations to previews, onsite discounts, and much more.
Join Donor Forum
With a membership of $1,500 and above, you have the opportunity to join Donor Forum. This special group of supporters enjoys exclusive events throughout the year that deepen your connection to arts and culture here in Oakland.
Additional Ways to Give
Use Tax ID is 45-3138892 to direct your donation to OMCA.
You can make a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, which lets you make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly traded stock, and in some cases, certain illiquid assets.
There are tax advantages to donating stock, and your gift will provide a lasting impact.
Donors age 70 ½ and older may make charitable gifts with direct transfers from an IRA—without paying taxes on distributions. You can make gifts at any time during the year and in any amount up to a maximum of $100,000.
Leave your legacy and make a lasting impact on the Oakland Museum of California through your estate plans.
Partner with the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) and align your brand with a leading cultural institution in the heart of downtown Oakland.
Match Your Gift
Double your impact at the Oakland Museum of California! Many companies foster a culture of philanthropy and encourage employees to impact communities through matching-gift programs.
Follow these steps to get started:
- Become a member at OMCA (or renew) -OR- make a gift to the annual fund at OMCA
- Wait to receive your acknowledgment letter containing your tax deduction receipt.
- Search for your company using the search tool below (must allow cookies for the form to appear) and follow the instructions in the affiliated company link or pdf file. Consult your HR department for internal questions on getting your gift matched.
- If you are instructed to send a matching gift form to the Oakland Museum of California, please send the completed form to:
Oakland Museum of California
ATTN: Development
1000 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607-4820
Any questions? Please contact [email protected].
Donate an Item
Please do not bring objects to the Museum. They will not be accepted. In order to consider your donation of artwork(s), artifact(s) or specimen(s), OMCA requires interested parties to submit a proposal via this form to be considered by our curatorial and collections staff.
Support the White Elephant Sale and OMCA by donating your gently-used goods! Check out the “Cannot Take” list for more information as you gather your donations.
Thank you for considering donating a vehicle through our partner Donate For Charity.