Thank you for your interest in supporting our work!
Each gift helps to inspire stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive. Whether you make a one-time gift or a monthly gift, your support allows us to put our mission into action each day.
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 institution, and contributions toward our organization are tax-deductible. For reference, our institution’s EIN is 42-6072050.
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Cash or Check
Make a direct donation via cash or check
How to Give: Drop off your gift during your next visit or mail your gift to our address.
350 East 3rd Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Credit Card
Conveniently donate using your credit card
How to give: use our secure online donation form or call our development office to process your donation over the phone.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Supporting the River Museum through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and impactful way to give. DAFs are an effective giving vehicle because they allow you to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants over time to support the causes you care about. By directing a grant from your DAF to the River Museum, you help advance our mission while enjoying the flexibility and tax advantages DAFs provide. Simply contact your DAF administrator to recommend a grant today.
Honorariums and Memorials
Honor a loved one or commemorate a special event by making a gift in their name
How to Give: Indicate the honoree or memorial recipient's name when making your donation online or via mail. Gifts of $600 or more are eligible for our Paver Program.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Giving
Make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA
How to Give: Have your IRA custodian make the distribution directly to the Dubuque County Historical Society and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution. Contact your IRA administrator to request a direct transfer and let us know about your intended gift, so we can ensure that it is processed correctly and recognize your generosity.
Legacy Giving
Include the River Museum in your estate plans to leave a lasting legacy
The Legacy Society is a community of givers who are making history and rivers part of their lasting legacy. By planning a future gift to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Legacy Society members help ensure that our work will continue inspiring stewardship for generations to come.
Matching Gifts
Double your impact through employer matching gift programs
How to give: Check here to see if your employer matches your gifts.
Sponsorships
Sponsor an exhibit, program, or event to make a significant impact
How to Give: Contact Vicky Sutter, Director of Donor Engagement, to discuss available opportunities and benefits at vsutter@rivermuseum.org or 563-557-9545 x276..
Stocks
Donate appreciated securities and enjoy tax benefits.
How to Give: How to Give: Gifts of appreciated securities are a wonderful way to support our mission. When donating stock, you may take a tax donation for the full fair market value and avoid capital gains tax. To donate appreciated securities, download our Stock Transfer Form and contact our Development Team at development@rivermuseum.org or 563-557-9545 x201.
Venmo
Quick and easy donations through Venmo
How to Give: Scan the Venmo QR code using your smartphone or search for our Venmo account @DBQ_History. Venmo gifts will support the River Museum Fund, unless otherwise indicated in the comments section.
Contact us
If you have any questions or need assistance with your donation, please contact Jessica Schlader, Development Manager, at 563-557-9545 x250 or jschlader@rivermuseum.org.
Thank you for your generous support!
Donor Rights and Privacy Policy
To provide the highest level of stewardship to our donors, we are committed to upholding the Association of fundraising Professional's donor Bill of Rights. this document pays out the expectations you as a donor can expect from a relationship with the Dubuque County Historical Society and its National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.