Donations
Make a gift to preserve Des Moines history
Your donation helps care for historic photographs, records, artifacts, and personal stories, and keeps Des Moines history accessible to future generations.
Donations are welcome without becoming a member. Our museum is free to visit.
What your donation makes possible
Preserve collections
Help protect historic photographs, newspapers, artifacts, documents, and oral histories.
Share local history
Support exhibits, historical research, community programs, and educational materials.
Keep history accessible
Help maintain a museum where residents, visitors, students, and researchers can explore our shared past.
Make a charitable donation
A charitable donation of any amount helps preserve the historical record of Des Moines. You do not need to purchase a membership to give.
Donate online securely
Make a one-time or recurring charitable donation using the secure Zeffy form below. Zeffy processes payment information; the Des Moines Historical Society website does not collect your payment card details.
If the embedded donation form does not appear or you prefer a separate page, open the Annual Appeal donation form directly on Zeffy.
Zeffy may suggest an optional contribution to support its platform. You can adjust this, including to $0. Any contribution to Zeffy is separate from your gift to DMHS. The embedded form is provided by a third party; see our Privacy & Cookies page.
Prefer to donate by check? Complete the printable donation form and mail it with your payment. For other giving arrangements, contact the Society using the information below.
Give by check: Make your check payable to Des Moines Historical Society and mail it to PO Box 98055, Des Moines, WA 98198-0055.
For information about other giving arrangements, email email us about donations or call 206-824-5226.
The Des Moines Historical Society is a tax-exempt public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), EIN 91-1087288. Charitable gifts may be deductible to the extent provided by law. See our IRS determination-letter information.
Your online donation is separate from Society membership dues. To join or renew your membership, please visit our Membership page.
Other ways to support the Society
Volunteer
Contribute your time or skills to local history preservation, museum operations, and community outreach. Ask about opportunities.
Donate historical materials
Photographs, newspapers, Waterland Festival items, documents, and other local materials may help document our community. See items the museum is seeking and contact us before bringing objects to the museum.
Employer matching gifts
Some employers match eligible charitable donations. Ask your employer or matching-gift administrator whether your gift to DMHS qualifies; program rules vary.
Remember DMHS in your estate plans
Bequests and other planned gifts can support the Society for years to come. Learn about planned giving and consult your professional advisor.
Printable donation form
Prefer to give by check? Enter your donation amount, print this mail-in form, and send it with your check. You can also print a blank form and complete it by hand. For online donations, use the Zeffy form above.
Des Moines Historical Society — Donation Form
Donation Form
Questions? Visit or contact us
Mail checks and forms
Des Moines Historical SocietyPO Box 98055
Des Moines, WA 98198-0055
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730 S 225th Street, 2nd FloorDes Moines, WA 98198
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Noon–4:00 p.m. (subject to special closures)
Email: info@dmhs.org | Telephone: 206-824-5226
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