Donations
Donate and Make a Difference
The Armed Forces Military Museum is dedicated to preserving military history and educating citizens of the many sacrifices made to maintain our freedom. We are a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that relies on individual and corporate financial support to carry out our mission including maintaining our exhibits, programs and daily operations. There are many opportunities to give, with various benefits to you for your generous donation.
Our collection of over of 100,000 artifacts, currently on view in our 50,000 sq.ft. display area is expensive to acquire, maintain, and present to the public. Monetary donations, volunteer time, items, and services are always graciously accepted and always in need.
Monetary as well as memorabilia donations to charity are tax deductible expenses in accordance with IRS regulations.
For more information on wills & trusts please contact Vicky Giesy at (727) 539-8371 ext. 105 or by email at vicky@armedforcesmuseum.com
*Personal information gathered by AFHM is kept in confidence and is not distributed to other organizations
Raytheon executives Tom Cangley (left) and Pat Speake show their support for AFMM with a corporate donation to help cover the cost of the Vietnam Firebase exhibit.
Sponsorships
Educational Program Sponsorships:
- Educational Program Sponsor $ 500
- Educational Program Sponsor $1,000
- Educational Program Sponsor $2,500
Sponsorship Benefits Include:
- Full members benefits
- 1 Officers’ Club event rent-free (conditions apply)
- Plaque in lobby & individual wooden plaque
Duffle Bag School Supporter- $ 500
- Full members benefits and school program sponsorship for classrooms
Display Sponsorships:
Salute to Service Gallery Displays
Firearms & Ordnance Gallery
WW1 Trench Army Display Case
WW1 Trench Marine Display Case
World War I Trench (Entire Exhibit)
Pearl Harbor/South Pacific/WWII
South Pacific USMC Exhibit
US Navy Gallery
Navy Periscope Exhibit
D-Day Landing Beach/Utah Beach
Korean War Exhibit
Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh Trail
Iraq/Suddam Hussein’s Uniform Display
MiG-21 Supersonic Jet Exhibit
The Above Sponsorships Include:
- Corporate Membership Benefits
- Logo on website, newsletter & promotions
- Signage at exhibit Area and individual wooden plaque
- Dedication Ceremony and/or Officers’ Club rent-free
Volunteer Today!
Volunteer Positions Available
Volunteers are an integral part of the museum and are very important to our success. Volunteers reap wonderful rewards, such as new friends, personal growth, and most of all, the satisfaction that comes from knowing that they have made an important contribution to preserving military history.
There are many volunteer opportunities at The Armed Forces History Museum. We encourage you to contact us to learn more or ask questions. Work schedules can be tailored to fit your availability. Some opportunities available are:
Museum Gallery Guardians: Greets, meets and assist visitors. They are stationed throughout the museum at displays and exhibits. They must have a good, general knowledge of the museum. A thorough orientation, educational materials, instructional video and at least 4 hours training will be provided.
Museum Volunteer Outreach Ambassadors: Represents the museum at outside events including festivals, conventions, and other community events that promote membership and museum information.
Museum Event Assistants: Assists with events on site from set-up to various positions during the event. Most events are in the Officers’ Club, but some are throughout the museum or outside on the grounds.
Administrative Volunteers: Assists with maintaining the organization’s files and records. Can include data input or inventory control.
Museum Store Associates: Assists with retail sales, cleaning and inventory control within the Museum Store. Must have an outgoing personality.
Museum Maintenance Assistants: Assists with keeping the 50,000 sq. ft. museum areas and exhibits clean and safe.
Museum Fundraising Ambassadors: Assist with fundraising activities, ideas and promotions. Research, writing, and event assistance may be needed.
Museum Docents: Docents are the most advanced and knowledgeable about the museum. They serve as museum tour guides and educators. They should have Museum Gallery Guardian experience and their duties may include: meeting and greeting individual visitors, leading them through the museum, and discussing the various displays that are available for viewing. Experience is not necessary but interest and enthusiasm are important. A thorough orientation, educational materials, instructional video and at least 10 hours training will be provided. Military and non-military men and women are welcome.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Application, and fax to 727-524-4967.
*All volunteers are subject to a background screening
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My father was a Captain in the Army Air Corps serving in North Africa and Italy, 1942-1945. I have his Uniform jacket. Is this something you would be interested in?
Hi Pat,
We are always have our collections specialist look at each donation to deteremine if we are able to accept them into accession for colelction. If you are interested, you can bring your items to the museum and the front desk will help you fill out the paperwork or you can contact Kevin Shorter at 727-539-8371 ext. 111 if you would like to make an appointment for dropoff.
Nadine Piazza
Director of Operations
I have excellent models of a DR-1 WW1 German fighter that is a skeleton museum quality plane ( original cost $400 ) and a Columbia space shuttle ( kit from the space center ) and a Japanese Zero. All are very nice models collecting dust. I would like to donate to your
museum, These are not toys.
If interested, please let me know. I will bring pix if necessary.
Sincerely,
Andy
Sorry for the delay Andy. I will be forwarding this information on to the correct people and we will get back with you shortly. WE appreciate your considering the museum.
Hi Andy: Sorry it has taken a couple days to get back with you. We would be honored to be the recipients of the the models you list. If possible, please bring them to the museum and check in at the front desk. They’ll be able to make note of the receipt and will have you complete the donation form. If you need any further assistance, please give us a call (727) 539-8371. Thank you again!