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Popular tax-smart gifts

Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.

Explore tax-smart gift options

Learn about gifts that maximize the impact of your support while providing tax benefits for you!

Stocks and securities

Many people love donating stock or mutual funds because it may help them avoid paying capital gains taxes.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

Use your IRA to make tax-free gifts that benefit you and our mission.

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Real Estate and Art

You may be able to donate property to the Museums to benefit our collections and resources.

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Give to the Future

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh preserves and shares the stories of our past and present so our community can build a bold future. A gift to the Museums through your estate is an easy way to ensure future generations can enjoy the art, technology, and natural world that inspired you. Together we can engage the next generation of creators, explorers, and leaders!

We’re here to help you meet your goals!

Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.

Name: Anne Lee

Title :Director of Planned Giving

Phone: 412-353-4853

Email: leea@carnegiemuseums.org

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Legal Name: Carnegie Institute d/b/a Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Legal Address: 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Federal Tax/ EIN #: 25-0965280

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More ways to make an impact

Gifts in a will or trust

Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).

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Beneficiary designations

Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.

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Gifts that pay you back

Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.

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