Giving to The Art League
Ways to Support
We’re all seeing the massive impact that COVID-19 is having on our daily lives—personally, professionally, and creatively.
Things are changing quickly but one thing that has not changed is our mission and our belief in YOU, our creative community.
Your generosity and creative spark are what make The Art League’s exceptional programs possible and broadly accessible. We gratefully welcome contributions of every kind and encourage you to be an enduring part of our mission. We invite you to explore our giving options, such as the Annual Fund or Seurat Society, to find the perfect fit for your philanthropic goals.
How does the recently passed CARES Act affect you as a donor?
Charitable Contributions deduction under CARES
- CARES modified the charitable contribution deduction. First, it provides non-itemizers the ability to deduct up to $300 of contributions from Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
- For those who do itemize, percentage limitations are eliminated. The prior limit for contributions was 60% of AGI, now it’s up to 100% of AGI; excess contributions can still be carried forward and used in future years.
To learn more about how the recent CARES ACT affects charitable giving, click HERE.
Check if your employer matches
Did you know that your employer may match your contribution? Check the Corporate Matching Programs PDF to see if your employer is listed.
This is not an exhaustive list – if you don’t see your employer listed here, please inquire about their Matching Gift Program availability.

Wondering how the Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) will affect your charitable giving?
- For non-itemizers, one option is to make a gift of appreciated marketable securities, to avoid capital gains tax. A second is the charitable IRA rollover gift.
- For donors who itemize in 2019, the adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation on charitable gifts of cash to public charities will be 60% of AGI.
- Charitable split-interest trusts remain a powerful planned giving tool for donors who want to support The Art League and benefit non-charitable beneficiaries in a tax-efficient manner.
- For more chariable giving tips and information, here are some additional resources:
Questions?
Contact Charlene Haskell in our development office at 703-519-1741 or
develop@theartleague.org.
Giving Library
Interested in the many ways to give? See below for useful brochures and handy forms.
Gifts Anyone Can Make
Learn how easy it is to make a legacy gift.
The Last, Best Tax Break?
Info about giving appreciated securities.
8 Reasons to Partner with the Arts
Benefits of a corporate sponsorship.
In-Kind Donation Form
For making in-kind donations.
Your generous support of The Art League enables us to meet our mission through a breadth of visual arts programming during another exciting Fiscal Year.