How to Give

General Information

While the Emily Dickinson Museum is responsible for raising its own funds for programs, operations and capital projects, it is owned by the Trustees of Amherst College. The Museum operates under the College’s federal tax identification number and IRS 501(c)(3) designation: #04-2103542. Checks can be made out to the Emily Dickinson Museum.

Online

Donate online through our donation form:

DONATE

By Mail

You may send a check payable to the Emily Dickinson Museum by mail to:

Emily Dickinson Museum
Administrative Office
20 Triangle Street
Amherst, MA 01002-5000

By Phone

Phone: 413-542-5084 (Please leave a message, a number to reach you, and we will return your call.)

Sustained Giving

A recurring gift makes your gift to the Museum easy and convenient. Credit cards can be charged monthly, quarterly or annually. Signing up is as easy as checking the recurring giving box on our donation form. We can also help you set this up by calling or emailing our office.

Gifts in honor, celebration, or in memory

Honor, celebrate, or remember someone special through a gift to the Emily Dickinson Museum. We will inform the family or person of your thoughtful gift.
Donate online through our donation form.

Matching Gifts

Your company may match your gift. Guidelines and amounts vary by company. Please check with your employer to see if they match charitable contributions.

Matching gifts forms can also be emailed to development@EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org

Or mailed to:
Emily Dickinson Museum
Administrative Office
20 Triangle Street
Amherst, MA  01002

If needed, checks can be made out to the Trustees of Amherst College and designated to the Emily Dickinson Museum.

By Securities Transfer

The Emily Dickinson Museum is owned by the Trustees of Amherst College. Security transfers are processed through the Amherst College finance office. Please contact the Museum for more information at or development[at]EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org or 413-542-5084.  You can also find complete instructions here on Amherst College’s website.

Create a Legacy and Make a Bequest

Browse the Gift Planning page for detailed information about about making a bequest, gift and estate planning, or contact our office at development@EmilyDickinsonMuseum.org or 413-542-5084.