New Century Society ...providing for the future

By joining the New Century Society, members will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their gifts will become a part of our community's artistic and cultural heritage.

Our Purpose

• To recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of those who support us through bequests and life income arrangements of all sizes
• To continue to build our endowment by encouraging more donors to remember the Institute in their estate planning

The Importance of an Endowment

An endowment is the most valuable funding non-profit institutions have. Endowments keep giving, year after year; they also keep growing, since only a portion of the income they generate is used annually.

Those who join the New Century Society have the opportunity to affirm their own values as well as to help set the future course of the museum.

How to Join the Society

You become a member of the New Century Society when you inform us that your will or life income arrangement mentions The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The amount need not be revealed, but if you choose to do so it will aid our long-range planning. It will also allow us to acknowledge your gift at its present value and credit you appropriately.

A membership form is available online.

Benefits of Membership

• Lifetime recognition in the Institute's annual report
• Recognition in the museum's lobby
• Invitations to special Institute events
• The knowledge that you are helping to secure the future of the arts in our community
• Additional charitable and estate planning services

For More Information

If want more information or have questions about the New Century Society or the MIA's Charitable and Estate Planning Services, please call:

Richard Meyer
Director, Endowments and Planned Giving
(612) 870-3023.