There are many ways to support the Museum of Danish America, also known as The Danish Immigrant Museum:
Operating Support
As a private, non-profit institution, our support comes exclusively from members and contributors throughout the U.S. and other countries. To help support the Museum of Danish America's day-to-day operations, please fill out and submit our Giving Form.
Matching Gift
How can you increase the amount of your gift? Many companies will match their employees’ contribution to the Museum of Danish America. Please inquire with your Human Resources office and submit a matching gift form with your donation.
Planned Giving
Planned gifts are a way for special friends and members to provide for the museum and support its mission. Estate provisions can be made through a will or trust, gifts of securities, annuities, or beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan. Members who designate planned gifts to the museum will be named on the Heritage Builders Plaque. A Confidential Bequest Intention form is available for download. If you would like more information, please contact Deb Christensen Larsen, Development Manager. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.
Endowment
The Museum of Danish America Endowment represents gifts by individuals, organizations, and corporations that wish to ensure the long-term financial stability of the museum. The endowment is invested by fund managers with oversight by the Endowment Committee and the museum’s Board of Directors. Because only an annually designated portion of the earnings may be distributed each year, gifts to the endowment continue to grow and provide a permanent source of income for the museum. Annual giving to the Museum of Danish America, member contributions, memorials, and special donations will always be the primary source of funding for the annual operating budget.
Contact director@danishmuseum.org to learn how you can make a gift to the Museum of Danish America Endowment. Gifting to the endowment gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you have created a legacy that will allow future generations to celebrate the Danish and Danish-American story.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity is an arrangement between a donor and a non-profit organization in which the donor receives a regular payment for life based on the value of assets transferred to the organization. After the donor's passing, the assets are retained by the organization. Charitable gift annuities are a form of planned giving. The Museum of Danish America is pleased to be able to offer charitable gift annuities through a partnership with the National Gift Annuity Foundation. For more information, contact development@danishmuseum.org.
Commemorative Pavers
Wall of Honor
Make a Donation by Mail
Museum of Danish America
2212 Washington Street
Elk Horn, IA 51531
Honor and Memorials
Would you like to recognize a friend or honor a loved one? Perhaps you would like to commemorate a particular occasion or event. A contribution to the museum in the form of a memorial or special occasion gift is a thoughtful way of celebrating people or events that have made a difference in your life. At the same time, your gifts will help the museum grow as a place where you and future generations may continue to learn about and enjoy the rich Danish-American heritage.
To make a contribution to the museum, please fill out our Giving Form. Upon receipt of your contribution, an appropriate card will be sent to the family or the honored individual. The card does not mention the amount of your gift.