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Contribute to OMSI's Future

Support our museum in a meaningful way.

With gift planning, you can provide long-lasting support for OMSI while enjoying financial benefits for yourself.

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What is Gift Planning?

Gift planning is charitable giving coordinated with your charitable financial, tax and estate goals. Good planning with tax-wise gifting strategies enables you to make significant charitable gifts during life and after you pass away.

Bequest

You designate our organization as the beneficiary of your asset by will, trust or beneficiary designation form.

IRA Charitable Rollover

An IRA rollover allows people age 70½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

Donor Advised Funds

You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.

Why We Give

Our donors are investing in the future of science education; unlocking oppurtunities for generations to come.

What Does OMSI Mean to You?

A retired businesswoman and community investor, Diane Boly once said that, "OMSI is the place where my family spends time together learning and getting inspired."

Volunteer Provides for Family and OMSI, Creates Lasting Legacy

"I enjoy my Wednesdays here and I miss it when I am away for an extended period," is a statement often expressed by Dick Raub, who volunteered for OMSI for more than 14 years.

Early Days

Hank Swigert used to lock up the place at the end of the day. That was when OMSI was located on the hill at Washington Park. To him, it was just another one of the many responsibilities of an OMSI Board Trustee.

Our Mission

You can make a significant difference in the lives of others as well as advance our mission and goals by planning a future gift that is both meaningful and lasting. Your involvement can help us fulfill our mission through many different ways.