Art Works Downtown’s mission is to provide an environment where visual arts thrive for the well-being of our community. Your support makes this mission a reality every day. More than a historic building, AWD creates a setting that fosters unity, belonging, collaboration, and creativity — all elements of a thriving and healthy arts community — OUR community.

Thank you for supporting Art Works Downtown, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Tax ID (EIN): 68-0209855

Art works downtown because of you. Make a donation through our secure website.

Call your credit card in to paint a brighter future for the arts.

Mail your donation to:
Art Works Downtown
1337 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Art Works Downtown offers a variety of art based events throughout the year. Become an Event Sponsor by contacting Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119x702.

Making a gift of securities is easy, and has many tax benefits. To donate stock or other securities, please contact Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119x702.

Making a gift through your donor-advised fund is a convenient way to support Leadership Circle. Please contact Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119x702.

Your company may match your donation to our organization. Please submit a match form provided by you or your spouse's employer.  

Contribute a lasting impact that will support our mission for generations to come. Please contact Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119x702.

If you are age 70½ or older and hold funds in a qualifying IRA, you may be eligible to make a gift directly to Art Works Downtown through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A QCD allows you to transfer assets directly from your IRA to AWD without including the funds in your taxable income, and it can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year.

To make a QCD:
Ask your IRA custodian to send the gift directly to Art Works Downtown.

Ensure the check is made payable to Art Works Downtown, Inc.

Mail to:
Art Works Downtown
1337 Fourth Street
San Rafael, CA 94901

Tax ID (EIN): 68-0209855

Please contact Elisabeth Setten at 415.451.8119 x702 or elisabeth@artworksdowntown.org to let us know your contribution is on the way.

This information is provided for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your financial or tax advisor to determine how a QCD may benefit your personal situation.