Annual Giving

Frame the Future of American Art

Through our world-class collection and innovative exhibitions, PAFA tells diverse stories of the American experience where art makers, enthusiasts, and communities together find inspiration in an environment that opens new doors to the transformative power of art.

Your gift to the Annual Fund has an immediate and profound impact on PAFA and will help frame the future of American art.

At PAFA, we are committed to constantly improving our programs, expanding access to the arts, and adding to the vibrant cultural life of Philadelphia. We bring art into under-served neighborhoods throughout the city, train the next generation of American artists, and share our passion for the arts through our groundbreaking exhibitions.

Art has the power to transform lives. It gives young people a voice with which to share their vision with the world and teaches us to see in new ways. With your support of the Annual Fund, we can make art accessible to even more people—from our visionary students to the children and families exploring their creativity through our community outreach programs.

Your tax-deductible contribution to PAFA's Annual Fund provides critical financial support for our art education efforts that awaken imaginations and helps secure a long future of patrons, students, faculty and more—expecting the unexpected through an always-expanding, well-cared-for collection.

To guarantee that every art lover who walks through our doors―from the youngest public school student participating in our community art education programs to our in-the-know gallery visitors and passionate students―will continue to be inspired.

Make your gift to the annual fund today

If you wish to discuss your giving options in confidence, please contact the Development Department using the form below.

IRA Rollover Gifts

PAFA is pleased to accept tax-free IRA charitable rollover gifts, which provide a wonderful chance to maximize your giving and make a difference.

By Check

Instruct your IRA administrator to mail a check (payable to PAFA) directly to:

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Attention: Development Department
128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA  19102

PAFA's tax-emempt ID number is 23-1352256.

Your administrator must enclose a letter along with your check stating your name, the purpose of your gift (e.g. Annual Fund), and notes that it is a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA. This information can also be stated in the memo line of your check.


By Wire Transfer

If your administrator prefers to make a cash wire transfer from your retirement account to PAFA, please contact the Development Office using the form below.


Support PAFA Today

As the first art museum and school in the United States, PAFA celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making. Your gift sustains our vision of nurturing artists at every turn in their career through our world-class museum and school.

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Use the form to contact PAFA's Office of Development with questions or call (215) 972-2077.