Make History Matter

The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum is more than a museum — it is a living commitment to understanding our past. Your generosity keeps that mission alive, preserving the stories that shaped our world and inspiring the next generation of engaged citizens.

  • An IRA Charitable Rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to donate up to $111,000 total to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions. As a result, donors may avoid being pushed into higher income tax brackets and prevent phaseouts of other tax deductions, though there are some other limitations. Please contact your tax advisor if you would like to take advantage of this provision. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. (EIN: 43-6052673)

  • Please contact a member of the Development staff for more information and instructions at 540-885-0897.

  • If the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum is part of your estate or financial plans, please notify us at 540-885-0897. You'll be welcomed into our Legacy Society with exclusive benefits and the recognition you deserve.

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  • Make check to: the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

    Mail to: PO Box 24 Staunton, VA 24402

    Gifts must be postmarked by no later than Dec. 31 to be considered a gift made this year.

VOLUNTEER FOR US
As a nonprofit organization, we depend on community volunteers and interns to help us accomplish our mission of teaching about President Wilson and his era through interpretive tours, exhibits, programs, and the preservation of archives, artifacts, gardens, and historic structures. Interns and volunteers impact our entire organization by helping with both short-term and long-term projects. Click Here To Learn More.

ATTEND AN EVENT
Every month, the Library & Museum holds a number of special events for people of all ages. Check out our Calendar Of Events for upcoming opportunities. We hope to see you soon!

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Become a sponsor for one of our special events, educational programs, or temporary exhibits!

GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
The majority of the objects in the Library & Museum's collections have been received through gifts from generous donors.  If you have materials that you believe might be of interest for inclusion in our holdings, please contact Andrew Phillips, our Museum Curator or Peggy Dillard, our Librarian and Head Archivist. Some gifts may qualify as tax-deductible donations. 

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum is a 501(c)(3) Organization

As a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum receives no ongoing federal or state funding. A portion of all restricted gifts supports project management and administrative costs. Your donation helps us preserve and share the life and legacy of the 28th President of the United States, deepen understanding of the historical context in which he lived, and foster meaningful conversations about history’s relevance today for generations to come.