Support

There are many ways to support the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. Choose the giving option that works best for you.

Want to learn more about the impact of your generosity? Visit Our Impact page to see how donor support helps inspire curiosity, foster scientific discovery, and expand access to the Junior Museum & Zoo for children and families throughout our community.

Ways to Give

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to:

Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Tax ID (EIN): 77-0296155

Please contact your fund administrator to initiate your gift.

Give by Check

Please make checks payable to Friends of the JMZ and mail them to:

Friends of the JMZ
1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Make a Stock Gift

Donating appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while supporting the Junior Museum & Zoo.

Download Stock Transfer Instructions

Employee Matching Gifts

Many employers will match charitable donations, allowing your gift to have an even greater impact.

If your company participates through Benevity or another workplace giving program, search for Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and submit your matching gift request.

Give Cash or Deliver Your Donation in Person

Cash donations are welcome. Please stop by the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and let the front desk know your gift is for the Friends of the JMZ.

Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts

Create a lasting legacy by including the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo in your financial or estate plans. Planned giving options include:

  • Bequests

  • Charitable trusts

  • Donor-advised fund legacy designations

  • Legacy or memorial funds honoring loved ones

Planned gifts help ensure that future generations of children and families can continue to learn, explore, and discover at the Junior Museum & Zoo. Donors who make qualifying annual or multi-year commitments may be recognized through The Wonder Circle, the Friends' donor appreciation program.

Questions?

If you would like more information about any of these giving options—including stock transfers, donor-advised funds, planned giving, employer matching, or donor recognition—we're happy to help. Please contact us to discuss the giving option that's right for you.