As a non-profit organization, contributions help support The Ark’s annual programming and operations. You can contribute to The Ark online at any time or call (734) 761–1800, Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm. Ticket sales pay for only about 70% of what it costs to run The Ark each year. Contributions are 100% tax deductible as allowed by law.
Contributions
Donate to The Ark
The Ark was proud to be part of an amazing community working together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticket sales account for most of our operating revenue. During our closure during 2020–2021 many of you asked how you can help The Ark weather our reduced income. Thank you!
You can:
- Make an online donation to support The Ark.
- Become a member or upgrade your membership.
- Purchase Ark merchandise or gift cards online.
- Make a donation by phone during business hours at (734) 761-1800. Remember, don’t send credit card numbers by email!
- Mail a donation to our business office at 117 N First St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Estate Planning and Planned Giving
You can make a lasting gift to support The Ark into the future while providing you and your beneficiaries with significant tax benefits. The Ark’s estate planning options include Charitable Bequests, Beneficiary Designations, and Payment on Death (POD) Accounts. Contact Development Director Deb Kern for more information at (734) 761-1800, ext. 125.
Make a Planned Gift
Memorial & Honorary Contributions
Gifts to The Ark in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special occasion are welcome at any time. Memorial and honorary contributions can be made by calling The Ark’s business office at (734) 761-1800 or online by clicking on the button below. When donating online, please include information on the person/occasion you are honoring and to whom you’d like an acknowledgment of your gift sent in the “special instructions” area during the checkout procedure.
Memorial or Honorary Donations
Gifts of Stock
Gifts of Stock are incredibly impactful and go a long way in allowing The Ark to expand programming. We can make it easy for you to donate stock to The Ark. For information, contact Development Director Deb Kern by phone at (734) 761-1800, ext. 125.
The Ark Endowment
The Ark has an endowment fund through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Gifts to The Ark Endowment Fund are made directly to the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, which holds and invests the assets for The Ark. The Fund is an important long-range funding tool for The Ark and provides Ark donors with valuable planned giving options and tax benefits. For more information, contact Executive Director Marianne James by phone at (734) 761-1800, ext. 24.
Donate to Endowment Fund
Acknowledgements
We’d like to recognize recent contributors to The Ark of $100 of more. Thank you for your support!
Thank you!