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A Simple Way to Make
a Lasting Impact

When you name the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as a beneficiary, you help us continue to tell Earth’s story. Naming the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as a beneficiary is a simple, yet impactful way for you to create your own legacy and support our mission for generations to come. You can designate that the museum receive all or part of your:

  • IRA or other retirement plan
  • Life insurance policy
  • Commercial annuities
  • Donor advised fund

See How It Works

Your Next Steps

  1. Contact your plan administrator to request a change of beneficiary form (or log on to your provider’s website to update online).
  2. Decide what percentage (1 to 100) you would like us to receive and name us, along with percentage you chose on the beneficiary form.
  3. Return the form to your plan administrator and keep a copy for your records.
  4. Notify us of your gift so we can thank you for your generosity.

Important Information

  • Legal name: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
  • Legal address: MRC 135 PO Box 37012, Washington, D.C., 20013-7012
  • Federal tax ID number: 53-0206027

Contact Us

We would be happy to illustrate how your gift makes an impact at the Museum. Simply contact Virginia Kromm, Associate Director for Advancement, at 202-633-0821 or NMNH-Advancement@si.edu.

Virginia Kromm, Associate Director for Advancement, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
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