Cash: Simple checks or transfers; designate for programs or general use. Includes retirement assets like IRAs during your lifetime. 

Securities: Stocks or bonds; we typically sell promptly for best value. 

Closely Held Securities: Non-public stocks, subject to review. 

Scholarships/Awards: Fund immediate or ongoing support for artists or students. 

Create lasting impact with a minimum $10,000 gift. 

Support specific purposes, like exhibitions or education. 

Principal is invested; annual earnings fund your chosen area. 

Honor yourself, a loved one, or someone special. 

Available for facilities, programs, or endowments. 

Examples: Plaques, donor walls, or named galleries—subject to Board approval. 

Commit to multi-year giving, up to 5 years. 

Signed agreement ensures recognition and planning. 

Real Property: Land, homes, or commercial spaces; may include retained life estates (you keep use during your lifetime). 

Tangible Personal Property: Art, jewelry, or collections—evaluated for mission fit and marketability. Art gifts follow our Collection Policy. 

Other Property: Royalties, copyrights, or easements—reviewed case-by-case. 

Note: Appraisals (over $5,000) and environmental checks may be required; donors typically cover costs. 

Bequests: Include SPAM in your will or trust for cash, property, or assets. 

Charitable Gift Annuities: Transfer assets for fixed lifetime income; administered with partners like Ventura County Community Foundation. 

Charitable Trusts: Remainder or lead trusts for tax benefits and support. 

Retirement Assets: Name SPAM as beneficiary of IRAs, 401(k)s, etc., after your passing. 

Life Insurance: Designate SPAM as owner/beneficiary; policies must meet criteria (e.g., $50,000 minimum face value for non-paid-up).