Give to connect more Americans to our collective past.

One Nation, Many Stories—the Campaign for the National Archives—is made possible with the support of generous donors, who share in the mission of engaging American citizens to inspire civic knowledge and connect them to our collective past.

When you give to the Campaign, led by the National Archives Foundation, your support has an immediate impact and helps fund the celebrations, thought-provoking exhibits, public programs, digitization and outreach efforts, and civics education initiatives that inform and spark the curiosity of Americans worldwide.

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Find Your Giving Opportunity

Love face-to-face encounters with our past? Support our innovative exhibitions and museum programs. Are mind opening lectures and programs about American history your thing? Contribute to our engaging public programming. Want to raise a civically literate public? Help fund our civics education initiatives. Whatever your interest, find the part of the campaign that speaks to you and give today. Our story depends on it.

MUSEUM RENOVATION

Transformation of the National Archives Museum permanent exhibit galleries to create an interactive and personalized experience for visitors.

EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS

Timely, engaging exhibits and public programs that spotlight essential moments throughout our American story—and the diverse voices that ring throughout each chapter.

CIVICS EDUCATION

Civics education programming, resources, partnerships, and initiatives for teachers, students, and life-long learners.

250th CELEBRATION

Events and programs leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America in 2026.

How to Give

There are many ways to give to the National Archives Foundation. Consider any of these convenient ways to give based on what is right for you.

Give Online

To donate online, click here

Give By Check

To mail in your donation, please make out your check to “National Archives Foundation” and send to:

NATIONAL ARCHIVES FOUNDATION
PO BOX 96754
WASHINGTON DC 20077-1303

Give By Wire

For more information about how to give via a wire transfer, please contact [email protected].

Appreciated Securities

The gift of appreciated securities is an excellent way to make a major gift while eliminating or significantly reducing capital gains tax.

IRA Charitable Rollover

If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to the National Archives Foundation while reducing or eliminating your capital gains and income tax responsibilities. For some, this will also satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution for the year.

Charitable Trusts & Gift Annuities

The National Archives Foundation also welcomes gifts through vehicles such as charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, and charitable gift annuities.

More Ways to Give

To learn about additional ways you can support the Foundation through long-term financial planning, click here.

For more information about how you can support the work of the National Archives and the Foundation, please contact the development office at 202-357-5946 or [email protected].

The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. The National Archives Foundation EIN is 52-1792608.