Ways to Give
Donate Online
Give the gift of creativity through a one-time or monthly donation.
Donor Advised Funds
Donating through DAFs is an easy and tax advantaged way of giving.
Check & Asset Giving
Checks, transfers, and stock donations are simple, secure, and reliable options for giving.
Planned Giving
Create a legacy through charitable Estate gifts.
Corporate Matching
Give the gift of creativity through a one-time or monthly donation.
Makers Circle
Make your mark as part of a community committed to creating lasting change.
Crypto
Give the gift of creativity through a one-time or monthly donation.
Foundations & Corporate Giving
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Check & Asset Giving
Checks
Please make your check out to “Free Arts NYC” and mail to:
Free Arts NYC
1431 Broadway, 8th FL
New York, NY 10018
*If you’re donating in someone’s honor please add this to the memo of the check
Wire Transfers
We accept money orders, ACH, wire, and other forms of bank transfers. Please contact donations@freeartsnyc.org for details on how to complete these transactions.
Stocks
Donating stock, especially long-term appreciated stock, can be both beneficial to Free Arts NYC and to you, as your gift of appreciated assets can help you avoid a tax gain and claim a tax deduction for the full fair market value of your stock. To donate stock, please email give@freeartsnyc.org.
Individual Retirement Account
If you are 70 ½ years or older, consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution via IRA rollover to make a gift to Free Arts NYC. Gifts made via IRA are exempt from taxation and can reduce your overall tax liability. Ask your IRA administrator for more information, or contact give@freeartsnyc.org.
Corporate Matching
You can make your contribution go even further! Enter your employer’s name to determine if your donation is eligible to be matched.
When You Donate Crypto...
• You avoid capital gains tax while earning a bigger tax deduction
• Deduct the fair market value of the cryptocurrency (regardless of your cost basis)
• Have greater impact by letting the Free Arts NYC keep 100% of the proceeds
If you provide an email, you will automatically receive a tax receipt after donating.
We accept the following cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Zcash (ZEC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), Basic Attention Token (BAT), Chainlink (LINK), 0x (ZRX), Storj (STORJ), Dai (DAI), Amp (AMP), The Graph (GRT), UMA (UMA), 1inch (1INCH).
Estate Beneficiary
You can create a legacy of providing arts access for younger generations for years to come! If you would like to add Free Arts NYC as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please contact give@freeartsnyc.org.
Makers Circle
Be part of our powerful giving community fueling our mission to unlock life-changing opportunities for over 1,500 young people this year.
Your support provides mentorships, art supply stipends, studio visits with working artists, paid internships, career visits at top creative companies, and access to creative software and technology —everything a young person needs to thrive in the arts and beyond.
Make Your Mark on a young person’s future today! Joining the Makers Circle is easy when you give monthly.
$10,000 - Dream Maker
All previous benefits
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the Annual Art Auction cocktail reception
Complimentary subscriptions to Puck, Cultured, NY Magazine
Access to complimentary Art Fair Passes
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the annual Patron Circle cocktail party
Invitations to exclusive artist salons
One (1) piece of Student Artwork
Complimentary Free Arts NYC tote bag and t-shirt
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
$5,000 - Culture Maker
Complimentary subscriptions to Puck, Cultured, NY Magazine
Access to complimentary Art Fair Passes
Two (2) complimentary tickets to the annual Patron Circle cocktail party
Invitations to exclusive artist salons
One (1) piece of Student Artwork
Complimentary Free Arts NYC tote bag and t-shirt
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
$2,500 - Path Maker
Discounted tickets to the annual Patron Circle cocktail party
Invitations to exclusive artist salons
One (1) piece of Student Artwork
Complimentary Free Arts NYC tote bag and t-shirt
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
$1,000 - Impact Maker
One (1) piece of Student Artwork
Complimentary Free Arts NYC tote bag and t-shirt
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
$500 - Change Maker
One (1) complimentary Free Arts NYC tote bag or t-shirt
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
$100 - Move Maker
Recognition on the Free Arts NYC website and in our Annual Report
FAQ’s
Is my donation tax deductible?
Free Arts NYC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York, NY. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law. Our Tax ID/EIN is ###. Formal acknowledgment letters will be mailed for all contributions of $100 or more.
Can I dedicate my gift in honor or memory of someone?
Yes! For online donations, select “Dedicate this gift” in the donation process and include the name of the person you’d like to honor or remember. If you’re writing a check, add the information to the memo section. For all other donation methods please email X.
Where do I send a check?
Please make your check out to “Free Arts NYC” and mail to:
Free Arts NYC
1431 Broadway, 8th FL
New York, NY 10018
How do I send a bank or wire transfer?
We accept money orders, ACH, wire, and other forms of bank transfers. Please contact X for details on how to complete these transactions.
How can my company support Free Arts NYC?
Our online donation process includes corporate matching. By entering your employer’s name, our system will determine if your donation is eligible to be matched. Employers are also able to engage through our Corporate Social Responsibility program by hosting volunteer days for employee engagement and team building activities and as special event sponsors.
Please email X for more information or call X.
Can Free Arts be a beneficiary to my will?
Adding Free Arts NYC to your legacy giving plan will ensure our programs continue to access and equity for youth in our community. A gift that costs you nothing now, planned gifts are flexible and can be easily given through the creation of a new will, trust, or an amendment to an existing will. For more information, email X.