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gardenThe Pasadena Museum of History is an independent nonprofit cultural institution funded by generous gifts from foundations, corporations, businesses, individuals, and our members. As a Museum Member, you play a vital role in supporting programs that preserve and share our community's rich history, art, and culture. In addition, Museum membership offers significant benefits to you, your family, and friends.

Download a Membership Application or request one by calling the Museum at 626.577.1660, ext. 11 or emailing membership@pasadenahistory.org. Membership fees are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Teachers can register as a Visiting Educator and get a year of free admission for two to the Fenyes Mansion and all History Center exhibitions."

 

 
Benefits of membership
Becoming a member
steckMembership categories are available to suit every budget and interest level.

The Paloheimo Foundation 2007 Membership Match will provide grants of:
  • $100 for every membership between $125 and $500,
  • $400 for every $1,000 Founder's Circle membership,
  • If we surpass our membership numbers from 2006, the Foundation will give the Museum $300 for each additional $125 to $500 membership and $3,000 for each additional $1,000 membership!

Corporate Matching Gifts
A Corporate Matching Gift is a great way to increase the impact of your personal contribution to the Pasadena Museum of History. Many American corporations and firms will match donations to nonprofit organizations made by their employees, retirees, and their spouses, widows or widowers. You can refer to this partial list of companies that match gifts or ask your employer directly. To have your donation matched, ask your employer for a matching gift form, fill it out, and attach it to your membership application.

Download a Membership Application or request one by calling the Museum at 626.577.1660, ext. 11 or emailing membership@pasadenahistory.org. Membership fees are 100% tax deductible.

 
Other ways to give to the Museum...

Support the Pasadena Museum of History through the following programs:

Vroman's "Gives Back" Program
vromansIf you shop at Vroman's bookstore, please sign up for their "Gives Back" program. The program is very simple. When signing up for the program, you choose a charitable organization within the community to receive a 1% rebate on every purchase you make. The Pasadena Museum of History is one of a number of worthy organizations that benefit from Vroman's generosity. Signing up is quick and easy. Register online at www.vromansbookstore.com, or in person when you check out at either of Vroman's Pasadena locations. To date, Vroman's has"given back" more than $330,000 to our community. As you can see, every little bit helps. Please sign up today!

Ralphs Community Contributions Program 

Ralphs Simply by shopping at Ralphs and using your Ralphs Club Card, you can support the Museum!  You can register (or re-register) your Ralphs Club card at http://www.ralphs.com/ccprogram.htm.  Our NPO is 84127.  If you registered your club card before August 31, you must re-register your card to continue to support the Museum.

“It’s Easy . . . just shop, swipe your card & earn!  Ralphs is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other non-profit organizations earn millions of dollars through our Community Contributions Program.” 

The Raymond Restaurant

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1250 S. Fair Oaks

Pasadena 91105

   Reservations:

   626.441.3136

 

10% of the meal will go toward the Museum .  Simply tell your waiter that you would like your meal to support PMH.

 

I Do Foundation

idoGetting married?  Now you can support the Museum by registering with the I Do Foundation.  From honeymoons to invitations to wedding gifts to charitable wedding favors, the I Do Foundation allows couples and their guests to make wedding-related purchases that generate donations for charity.  The I Do Foundation's Charity Registry service also makes it easy for guests to make donations in lieu of gifts.  All of these services are available free of cost on the I Do Foundation's website.  Check it out today, and be sure to select PMH as the beneficiary of your charitable wedding.

MissionFish

fishMissionFish helps you support the Museum through trading on eBay!  Here's how it works:  While listing an item on eBay, you can choose to donate a percentage of your sale.  You then select a certified non-profit (PMH) from the MissionFish database.  (If you haven't already done so, you'll need to register with MissionFish.)  You then select what percentage of the final value you wish to donate from that listing.  After the sale, MissionFish will collect the donation, send you a receipt, and send the Museum a check. Check out the Mission Fish website for details and to sign up.


 
 
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