SQ - How to Make a Donation to the Met

🏛️ How to make a donation to The Met

• Go to the “Donate” page on the Met’s website: there’s a dedicated “Donate” / “Support” page for gifts. The Met Engage+1

• On that page, you can make a one-time gift (or other forms of giving: planned gifts, stock or wire transfers, even certain non‑cash gifts) depending on what you choose. The Metropolitan Museum of Art+1

• If you prefer, you can also mail a contribution using a form the Museum provides, addressed to the Development Office at: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028. The Metropolitan Museum of Art+1

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💝 How to indicate that the donation is “in memory of” someone

While the Met doesn’t publicize a special “memorial gift” form on the main donation page, the standard donation process allows for customization:

• When submitting an online gift, there’s often a section (or “notes” / “additional information” field) where you can add a comment or dedication — you can note that the gift is made “in memory of [Name]” or “in honor of [Name].” This is similar to how other institutions allow tribute/memorial gifts.

• You can also add a note to specify any preferences, such as notifying a particular family member or friend.

This approach is analogous to “tribute gifts” or “memorial gifts” offered by other museums and nonprofit organizations: you make a normal donation, but designate it as a tribute or memorial in the donation form. Intercom+2lrma.org+2

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📞 Contact info — in case you want help specifying the gift as “in memory of”

If you prefer to handle this over the phone or need assistance to make sure the donation is recorded properly (especially for large gifts or non-cash donations):

• The Met’s Development Office handles contributions. The Metropolitan Museum of Art+1

• Email: [e-mail] — for questions about giving. The Met Engage+1

• If you are dealing with a very large gift (or something complicated like securities, real estate, or a planned gift), the “Planned Giving” office may be relevant. The Metropolitan Museum of Art+1

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🧾 Tax‑deductibility and gift type considerations

• Donations to The Met are generally tax-deductible. The Met Engage+1

• If you intend something more long-term — e.g. a bequest, charitable remainder trust — The Met provides several planned-giving options. The Metropolitan Museum of Art+1

• When giving a tribute or memorial gift via the standard donation page, ensure you clearly indicate your intent in the dedication/notes so it’s recorded properly.