Ways to Give

Give a gift where you would like to make the most difference or choose the Annual Fund so the Harn may select its greatest need. Donating to the Harn Museum of Art is quick and easy via the University of Florida Foundation’s secure credit card payment system. The charge on your statement will appear as University of Florida Foundation.

Harn Annual Fund

The Harn Annual Fund supports the museum’s greatest needs, exhibitions and programs, general operations and improvements.

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Sponsor an Exhibition

Sponsor a specific exhibition. Contact the Development Office at development@harn.ufl.edu or call 352.294.7054 if you wish to receive more information and discuss your options.

Support Internships

Help us provide more opportunities for University of Florida and Santa Fe students.

SUPPORT INTERNSHIPS

Research & Development

Support original research and professional development.

SUPPORT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Annual Gifts

Annual giving at the Harn Museum of Art provides ongoing support for exhibitions, programs, lectures and membership services.

Annual Giving

Gift Planning

From gifts of works of art to endowments, we have the information you need to get started with gift planning.

Gift Planning

Become a Business Partner

Promote your business by supporting Harn exhibitions and programs.

CONTACT OUR TEAM

Why should I give to the Harn?

While the Harn Museum of Art receives financial support from the University of Florida for its maintenance and staffing needs, the Harn must seek private-dollar support to fund exhibitions, programs, publications, collections care, and conservation as well as general operating needs.  Support from members and friends like you enables the Harn to remain free and open to the public while funding its robust exhibition, program, and publication efforts.

More about the Annual Fund

The Harn Museum of Art is dedicated to offering relevant and engaging exhibitions and programs, which are free and open to all. Gifts to the Harn Annual Fund (016131) are what makes these possible.

In recognition of your free membership and in appreciation of belonging, we hope that your annual giving will be in accordance with your philanthropy. Contributions made to the Annual Fund are 100 percent tax deductible.

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. This can increase your gift by a ratio of 1:1, 2:1, or even 3:1. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please click here and enter your employer’s name.

For these reasons and more, we encourage you to support the Harn’s growth and success by making a one-time annual gift today to the Annual Fund or consider making a pledge commitment (for up to five years).

Give Today

  • Support Innovative Exhibitions that Inspire

    Are you an individual or a private foundation that wishes to expand your philanthropy beyond a gift to the Annual Fund at the Harn? Become a Harn Collaborator today, and support the innovative exhibitions that make the Harn inspiring to the local community and the world. Belonging makes you an integral part of a loyal and enthusiastic group that holds a place of preeminence at the Harn. Contact the Development Office at development@harn.ufl.edu or call 352.294.7054 if you wish to receive more information and discuss your options for becoming a Harn Collaborator.

  • Align Your Business Brand and Invest Specifically

    Become a Harn Partner today and invest in specific- or general-program support. Sponsor recognition is thoughtfully planned between the sponsor and the Harn to address individual goals and needs. Contact the Development Office at development@harn.ufl.edu or call 352.294.7054 to learn about unique sponsorship opportunities or download the Harn Partner Pledge Form and become a Harn Partner today!

    Current Harn Partners

    Art Care
    Christie’s
    Cypress and Grove Brewing Company
    Daniel E. and Lupe Hathcock
    Don David
    Dorn’s Liquors
    First Magnitude Brewing Company
    Gainesville Health & Fitness Centers
    Humble Wood Fire
    Prange’s Florist
    Rip’s Cleaners
    Unforgettable Events

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. This can increase your gift by a ratio of 1:1, 2:1, or even 3:1. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please click here and enter your employer’s name.

Gifts in Honor or in Memory

Honor a family member or friend or commemorate an occasion by making a gift to the Harn Museum of Art. You may also plan memorial gifts by establishing directives through your estate plans. The Harn General Acquisition Fund (004561) and the Harn Conservation Endowment (O12837) are two suggested funds for such important tributes. Discuss other potential options with the Development Office.

Gift Planning

Every gift makes a difference. See how you can show your support to the Harn Museum of Art through gift planning. Visit the University of Florida Foundation Gift Planning website to learn more about how to make gifts to benefit the Harn Museum of Art. All gifts are made to the University of Florida Foundation for the benefit of the Harn Museum of Art.

Artwork

Gifts of works of art fall within the Harn Museum’s collecting areas (African art, Asian art, modern art of the Americas, international contemporary art and photography) can leave a lasting mark on the Harn’s collection and be enjoyed by generations to come. Download a copy of the University of Florida Foundation’s Gifts of Works of Art brochure to learn more about the possibility of giving works of art to the Harn Museum.

Gifts of Cash

Cash gifts are the simplest and easiest way for you to make a gift. They can be used to support an area of special interest, to establish an endowed fund (with a minimum of $50,000), or to support the Harn’s greatest needs. When you make a gift of cash, you will receive a charitable tax deduction that will provide you with savings on this year’s tax return.

Endowments

Create an enduring legacy by establishing an endowed fund, which provides a perpetual stream of income that supports the museum’s priorities and helps fulfill the museum’s ongoing strength.

Real Estate

A gift of real property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland or ranch or commercial property) can make a great gift. If you own appreciated real property, you can avoid paying capital gains tax by making a gift to the Harn.

Securities

A gift of securities, including your stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift to the Harn. By making a gift of your appreciated securities, you can avoid paying capital gains tax that would otherwise be due if you sold these assets.

Life Insurance Policy

A gift of a life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to the Harn. If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors consider gifting it to the museum to help further our mission.

Life Income Plan

A gift of retirement assets, such as a gift from your IRA, 401k, 403b, pension or other tax deferred plan, is an excellent way to make a gift. By making a gift of your retirement assets, you will help further the Harn’s work.

Bequests

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways to leave a lasting impact on the Harn Museum of Art. You may designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or other instrument.

Frequently Asked Giving Questions

  • How do I give by check?

    If writing a check, make it payable and mail to the:

    University of Florida Foundation
    PO Box 14425
    Gainesville, FL
    32604

    *Please include Fund 016131 in the memo line.

    To give donations over the phone, please call Allison Hudson, Assistant Director of Development, at 352.294.7054. She will be able to transfer you to the UF Gift Processing Office, where your payment will be processed securely. You may also call the UF Gift Processing Office directly at 352.392.8091 or 1.877.351.2377.

  • How is my membership free? Will I have to give money to keep my membership?

    Rather than asking you to pay dues for your membership, we are now offering the benefits of membership free to everyone, asking for yearly donations to the Harn Annual Fund (016131) instead. Now that your membership is free, your annual giving will be in accord with your philanthropy.

  • What is the deadline for my annual gift to count in this year's total?

    Although your Harn Free Membership requires renewal each year on August 31, your annual gift, for tax-deductibility purposes, should be given in accordance with the calendar year beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31. Contributions are recognized for one year from the date of gift.

  • Can I give through payroll deduction?

    If you are a UF Faculty or Staff member and would like to support the Harn’s Annual Fund (016131) through payroll deduction, download this form. Once completed, please submit it to the UF Foundation Gift Processing Office or email it to membership@harn.ufl.edu.

    Need help? Email membership@harn.ufl.edu or call 352.294.7055.

  • Can I donate anonymously?

    Yes. Please mark your gift as anonymous when donating to the University of Florida.

  • Is my donation tax deductible?

    Yes! All contributions to the Harn Annual Fund are 100% tax deductible and contribute directly to Harn programming.

  • Is there a limit to how much or how little I can give?

    No!  As part of free membership at the Harn, you are free to define your own generosity.

    Do keep in mind that if you wish to receive access to the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) programs, your gift Annual Fund (016131) gift must be a minimum of $100. Once you have given a gift of $100 or more, you will receive the NARM and ROAM membership stickers on your digital membership card in the Harn’s Digital Member Card app.

Allison Hudson HeadshotQuestions about giving?

Contact our team with any questions about giving.

Allison Hudson, Assistant Director of Development
ahudson@harn.ufl.edu
352.294.7054