Your support of Winterthur will have direct and immediate impact as we continue to preserve our world-renowned collection of American decorative arts, rare books, and scholarly material, all situated within our idyllic, historic 1,000-acre landscape. Explore the many ways you can give to Winterthur today.
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We encourage donors to choose from six areas to support, all of which provide critical resources for all aspects of Winterthur.
- Give to the Area of Greatest Need
- Give to the Museum
- Give to the Garden
- Give to the Library
- Give to Research and Scholarship
- Give to Conservation
Your gift will be acknowledged by mail with appropriate tax language. Thank you!
Check
Please make your check payable to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and indicate the area you want to support in the memo line. Your gift will be acknowledged by mail with appropriate tax language. Thank you!
Mail to: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Attn: Development Office
5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Gift of Stock
We welcome gifts of stock and request information that can ensure accurate gift processing. Please complete this fillable form and email to contributions@winterthur.org.
Wire Transfer
If you would like to make a contribution through a wire transfer, please complete this fillable form and email to contributions@winterthur.org.
Annual Giving
The Annual Fund contributes necessary dollars that help offset our operating costs each year. Your support will have immediate impact. Help us play a pivotal role in preserving our treasured collection, facilitating groundbreaking exhibitions, and ensuring access to Winterthur for generations to come. Your fully tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund will support our work toward our vision to inspire exploration of American culture and landscapes through compelling stories and experiences.
Planned Giving
Align your legacy with H. F. du Pont’s, ensuring Winterthur endures as a haven for beauty, education, and access to treasures of material culture and the natural world.
Including Winterthur in your estate plans makes donors eligible for inclusion in the Port Royal Society, our dedicated giving society for those who have aligned their legacies with a commitment to Winterthur’s future.
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For more information, please contact Lucy Mason, Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, at 302.888.4707 or plannedgiving@winterthur.org.
Corporate Partnerships
By sponsoring a program, event, or exhibition, becoming a corporate member, or entertaining with us, your business provides critical support for our mission to inspire and educate through the collections, estate, and academic programs. Corporate sponsorship helps you to engage our visitors, entertain employees, and spread brand recognition across the region. Each sponsorship package will be customized to meet your company’s goals and also grants exclusive benefits, including general admission passes, discounts on event spaces, and invitations to signature events.
Opportunities range from supporting museum, garden, or library projects to sponsoring events, programs, exhibitions, and more. Please contact the Development Office at 302.888.4878 or Alexandra Izzard at aizzar@winterthur.org for more information about current opportunities.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
The IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals age 70½ or older to make an outright gift to Winterthur from a traditional IRA (up to $108,000 in 2025). The withdrawal amount may count toward your annual required minimum distribution (RMD). The QCD must be paid directly from your IRA to Winterthur. For more information, please contact Lucy Mason, Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, at 302.888.4707 or email plannedgiving@winterthur.org.
Donor Advised Fund
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle created by an individual, family, or organization. It offers an immediate tax benefit and allows donors to make grants over time to nonprofit organizations of their choice. Winterthur can be named a recipient of your DAF. For more information, please contact Lucy Mason, Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, at 302.888.4707 or email plannedgiving@winterthur.org.
Tribute Gifts
Honor a loved one through a gift to Winterthur. Your thoughtful donation in memory of or in honor of a friend or family member helps Winterthur reach our vision to inspire exploration of American culture and landscapes through compelling stories and experiences. We will notify the honoree’s family of your generous contribution in their memory, without reference to the donation amount.
Gifting an Object
On occasion, Winterthur accepts gifts to the collection that align with our board-approved collections policy. If you would like to inquire about the possibility of an object donation, please contact the Museum Collections Division at museumcollections@winterthur.org. Thank you for your patience as we receive a high volume of inquiries.
About Appraisals
Winterthur Museum staff cannot provide valuations of objects or give references to specific appraisers due to ethical considerations. To find a specialist that might best fit your specific appraisal needs, please consult the following organizations:
• Appraisers Association of America, (212) 889-5404
• American Society of Appraisers, (703) 478-2228
• International Society of Appraisers, (202) 241-0359
If you are seeking a conservation consultation, please visit our on-site monthly Conservation Clinics presented by Winterthur and the University of Delaware.