SUPPORT THE MUSEUM


  1. The Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, FEIN 26-1525414. Please contact your accountant for further information. We operate solely on donations from generous individuals and organizations. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support!



HOW TO DONATE


  1. We currently accept two methods of online donations: Google Checkout and PayPal.




  1. If you would like to donate via written check, please mail your donation, along with our Donation Card, to the following address for quickest processing:

  2. MBSW

  3. 8659 Research Drive, #201

  4. Irvine, CA 92618

  5. Please download and include our Donation Card along with your check: Donation-Membership_Web.pdf

MEMBERSHIP

Membership dues are owed annually. Monthly payment plans available. If you would like to become a Museum Member, please download our Donation & Membership card: Donation-Membership_Web.pdf. Please contact Julie Shuler if you would like to discuss monthly payments.

  1. BRONZE: $2,500

  2. Bronze members receive year-long free access to our Library, Exhibits, Lectures & Classes for your entire family. You also receive a private tour of the Museum, given by our Director. Your name will be inscribed in our future permanent building.

  3. SILVER: $5,000

  4. Silver members receive a copy of The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls signed by Dr. Peter Flint; year-long free access to our Library, Exhibits, Lectures & Classes for your entire family; and a private tour of the Museum, given by our Director. Your name will be inscribed in our future permanent building.

  5. GOLD: $10,000

  6. Gold members receive a private dinner with our Director, Dr. George Giacumakis; a copy of The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls signed by Dr. Peter Flint; year-long free access to our Library, Exhibits, Lectures & Classes for your entire family; and a private tour of the Museum, given by our Director. Your name will be inscribed in our future permanent building.

  7. PLATINUM: $15,000

  8. Platinum members will enjoy the unique experience of having dinner with our guest lecturers, as well as a private dinner with our Director, Dr. George Giacumakis. Platinum members also receive a copy of The Meaning of the Dead Sea Scrolls signed by Dr. Peter Flint; year-long free access to our Library, Exhibits, Lectures & Classes for your entire family; and a private tour of the Museum, given by our Director. Your name will be inscribed in our future permanent building.

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM

  1. COVER A MONTH OF OPERATING EXPENSES: $10,000

  2. We are always looking for individuals or groups to pick up a whole month of expenses. This covers our lease, operating costs, Administrative expenses, Lecture Series & Archaeology Classes, and publications.

  3. DONATE OFFICE EQUIPMENT

  4. We currently have need for three new computers, library software, and a new copy machine. If you would like to donate any office equipment, please contact Julie Shuler to discuss specifications.

CURRENT PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT


  1. We currently lease a suite at the Irvine Institute of Technology at 8659 Research Drive in Irvine. During 2011 the following will take place through these temporary offices:


  1. Continue to develop our Research Library for print and electronic resources.

  2. Continue to offer our historical and archaeological classes and lecture series.

  3. Develop plans for a permanent museum facility

  4. Present fundraising plan to interested individuals, foundations, investors and developers in order to bring the Museum to its larger and more permanent reality.

2010 YEAR END FINANCIAL REPORT

  1. We have made our 2010 Year End Financial Report available to the public.

  2. Click here to download a PDF: 2010 Year End Financial Report.pdf

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