Support Our Nonprofit Studio
Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts is currently the only public access nonprofit glass art facility in the Midwestern United States. It is from the support of glass lovers and community members that keeps our studio furnaces hot! Consider making a tax-deductible donation to Foci MCGA today.
Our Mission: Gather people to explore the creative potential of glass.
Our Vision: A diverse community of dedicated makers, enthusiasts, seekers, and newcomers who feel welcomed and engaged at our center.Supporter Levels and Gifts
Benefits valid for 1 year.
All contributions are confidential. Donors may choose to make their gifts in honor or in memory of another person, in recognition of specific events or accomplishments, or have their own names recognized. Donors may also choose to remain anonymous.
Amber
$99 or less
Amber level donors receive
A Foci MCGA Sticker
Cobalt
$100
Cobalt Blue level donors receive
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Receive discounted admission into ticketed events
$5 off apparel (limit of 2 items)
Turquoise
$500
Turquoise level donors receive
Receives discounted admission into ticketed events
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Invitations to exclusive Patron events
A thank you gift at annual meeting
Emerald
$1,000
Emerald Green level donors receive
Receives discounted admission into ticketed events
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Invitations to exclusive Patron events
A thank you gift at annual meeting
A Hot Glass Discovery of Choice for 2
Silver Blue
$5,000
Silver Blue level donors receive
Receives free admission into ticketed events
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Invitations to exclusive Patron events
A thank you gift at annual meeting
A private 3 hour lesson of choice in glassmaking
Gold Ruby
$10,000
Gold Ruby level donors receive
Receives free admission into ticketed events
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Invitations to exclusive Patron events
A thank you gift at annual meeting
A Hot Glass Social of Choice for 10
Crystal
$25,000 and above
Crystal level donors receive
Receives free admission into ticketed events
Receives 10% off Foci Made goods sold in gallery
Invitations to exclusive Patron events
A thank you gift at annual meeting
A Hot Glass Social of Choice for 20
More Ways to Give
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There are many supplies that our glass studio communally uses for classes, rentals, cleaning, and maintenance every day! Nonmonetary gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Check out our Amazon wish list of frequently used items here.
Please notify us by emailing contact@mnglassart.org so we can send a receipt and thank you letter to you!
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Do you have used glass equipment, frit, glass, gallery display items, and other useful materials a glass studio may need? We will likely take it off your hands! There are many supplies that our glass studio communally uses for classes, rentals, cleaning, and maintenance every day!
Nonmonetary gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Send a description of your donation and any helpful pics to contact@mnglassart.org to arrange for a drop off time. Foci MCGA will provide an In-Kind Contribution receipt.
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IRA Charitable Rollover legislation is back! On Dec. 18, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. The new law made the IRA Charitable Rollover retroactive to January 1, 2015, and will remain in effect for 2016 and beyond. The IRA Charitable Rollover enables you to make income tax-free transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA if:
The Donor must be at least 70½ years of age on the day of the gift.
The Donor transfers the funds directly from your IRA to one or more qualified charities. This opportunity applies only to IRAs and not to other types of retirement plans.
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Stock gifts allow you to take advantage of tax savings, and are an easy and convenient way to support Foci MCGA. Stock gifts are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law. Giving appreciated stock held more than 12 months offers a two-fold tax savings: First you avoid paying capital-gains tax on the increase in value of your stock. In addition, you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date the securities are transferred to charity. We are happy to provide further information about making gifts of appreciated stock! Your gift will help sustain the quality of training and maintain our professionally equipped studio for the next generation of glass artists.
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Does your employer match charitable donations? Twin Cities companies of all sizes are willing to match an employee’s donation to a non-profit organization like Foci MCGA with a corporate donation of the same amount. For example, if you give $100, and your employer gives another $100—it’s that simple. Better still, Foci MCGA not only thanks your employer, but also acknowledges you as a $200 donor. Your own generosity doubles!
Please request a matching gift form from your employer’s Human Resources Department, complete and sign your portion, and send it with your gift to Foci MCGA, 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. We’ll take care of the rest!
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Target Circle members earn a vote for each Target trip they make. Guests can then use those votes to direct funds to Foci MCGA! Once each voting period wraps up, Target awards grants to the nonprofits based on the percentage of votes they receive. Log into Target.com to vote!