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We appreciate your continued support
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is the perfect setting for waterfront weddings, corporate events, seminars, family gatherings, and more! There are few places in America’s Sailing Capital where you can host an event on the water with an amazing view of the Chesapeake Bay at an affordable cost.
Ways to Donate
- Mail a Check: Make your check payable to Annapolis Maritime Museum and send it to P.O. Box 3088, Annapolis, MD 21403.
- Donate online: Our secured online donation page makes giving safe and easy.
- Monthly Giving: As a monthly giver in our monthly giving program, you not only provide AMM with reliable funding for our programs, but you help us conserve resources— and your membership will always be current.
- Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): If you have a DAF with a large provider, you may request a distribution to AMM today using the tool below.
- Gift of Stock: Donating appreciated securities, including stocks, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Learn more about gift of stock.
Question? Contact Us
Kelly Swartout, Vice President of Development
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street
P.O. Box 3088
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-295-0104 Ext. 3
Email: kswartout@amaritime.org
Donate Today and Support What Is Most Meaningful To You!
General Ops
Where the Needs Are Greatest: Your unrestricted contribution allows AMM to place the funds where they are needed the most. Unrestricted gifts allow us to support our most urgent needs.
Education Programs
Support environmental education to ensure that pre-K to middle school students receive high-quality, meaningful environmental experiences to meet mandated literacy standards.
Summer Camps
A contribution of $400 earmarked for our summer camp program can enable one student to participate in a one-week camp or you can send two children from one family for $800.
Box of Rain
The Box of Rain (BOR) Program connects under-resourced youth to the Chesapeake Bay and maritime heritage through year-round, fun, and educational experiences. Serving ages 8-14, it enhances self-esteem, fosters life skills, and promotes personal growth in the community.
Wilma Lee
The Wilma Lee is a tremendous community resource. Your contribution goes well beyond preserving a rare, historic vessel - it’s an investment in a floating classroom that captivates and educates audiences of all ages about the rich heritage of the Chesapeake Bay.
Research Library
AMMʼs Research Library consists of over 1,500 books and periodicals about the local maritime history and ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. Your contribution ensures the preservation of our most cherished artifacts, including oral histories and photographs, by providing essential resources.
Gifts of Stock
Benefits of gifts of stocks
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Further the mission today and witness the benefits of your generosity
How to make a gift of stocks
To ensure delivery of Gifts of Stock and to help us provide you with the receipt you need for tax purposes, please contact the Development Office for more information (or have your broker contact us) with the following:
- Please let us know that you intend to make a gift by providing your name, address, and phone number/email address. We want to be sure to thank you for your generosity.
- The stock name/ticker symbol, number of shares, and the approximate date of the stock transfer.
Contact Information
AMM Contact: Kelly Swartout, Vice President of Development
Annapolis Maritime Museum
723 Second Street
P.O. Box 3088
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-295-0104 Ext. 3
Provide your broker with the following information:
- Accepting Firm: Morgan Stanley
- DTC # 0015
- Account Name: Annapolis
- Maritime Museum (723 Second St, Annapolis MD 21403)
- Account Number: 777-043272
AMM Account Manager at Morgan Stanley: Kent Guernsey
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
55 Cascade Lane
Rehoboth Beach DE 19971
Phone: 302-644-6618 or 800-258-3131
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient way to support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park while maximizing your philanthropic impact. You can recommend a grant directly from your DAF to help fund our educational programs, preserve maritime heritage, and maintain our waterfront campus.
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit and eligible to receive contributions from most major DAF providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact to make a donation?
To make a donation, please contact Kelly Swartout, Vice President of Development, at KSwartout@amaritime.org
or 410-295-0104.
Can I donate a boat to the Annapolis Maritime Museum?
Yes! All proceeds from the sale of your boat support our mission to educate youth and adults about the area’s rich unique maritime heritage and the ecology of the Chesapeake Bay through the Museum’s environmental education programs. We strive to sell donated boats quickly and at the highest possible price to maximize your deduction in a timely manner. Contact Kelly Swartout for more details. KSwartout@amaritime.org, 410-295-0104
Where is the greatest need?
General operations. Your unrestricted contribution allows AMM to place the funds where they are needed the most. Unrestricted gifts allow us to support our most urgent needs.
Does the Annapolis Maritime Museum support planned giving?
Yes We are pleased that you have an interest in learning about the many ways you can leave a legacy at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. Visit https://amaritime.org/support/planned-giving/ for more details and contact Kelly Swartout for more information. KSwartout@amaritime.org, 410-295-0104
