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Donate - Please Touch Museum
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GIVING
It’s our 50th Birthday in 2026!
Help us build the future of Please Touch Museum so that we can continue creating groundbreaking programs and initiatives to meet the needs of our community.
DONATE NOW
JOIN
PlayKeepers
Play sparks imagination, builds confidence, and prepares children for lifelong learning. Every child deserves that spark.
Our Community Benefit Program welcomes nearly 100,000 children and caregivers each year at no or reduced cost, ensuring access for all.
PlayKeepers make this possible. Your support helps every family to explore, discover, and grow through the power of play.
Join us and help every child’s imagination take flight.
MAKE YOUR GIFT
PlayKeepers
Make a Leadership Gift
As we look ahead to our next 50 years, we invite you to join the PlayKeepers Campaign at a leadership level. Your gift will reflect both your belief in Please Touch Museum and your desire to expand opportunity for children across our city.
By becoming a leader in the PlayKeepers Campaign you are making a statement about the kind of city we want Philadelphia to be: one where every child can learn and grow through the power of play.
DONATE NOW
Ways to give
For Individuals and Families
Your generosity helps children and families discover the power of play. There are many ways to give:
One-Time or Monthly Gifts
EITC Contributions
Donor-Advised Funds
Make a one-time or recurring gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Please note IRS regulations do not permit the donor to receive a benefit from their DAF gift, such as event tickets or memberships.
Workplace & Matching Gifts
You can support Please Touch Museum through United Way by making workplace payroll deductions, online donations, or planned giving options.
Many employers may double or triple your support for the Museum by matching your gift. Please check with your employer’s Human Resources department for further details.
Planned Giving & Gifts of Stock
Leave a legacy of play for future generations. Please Touch Museum accepts a variety of planned gifts including bequests, qualified charitable distributions through an IRA, 401k plans, and more.
LEARN MORE
Ways to Give
For Companies
Join us in shaping the future by investing in our next generation of leaders. Corporate partnerships at PTM provide meaningful ways to align your brand with our mission while making a direct impact on children and families.
We will work with your team to customize a partnership that supports your goals and creates lasting impact on children and the entire community.
Corporate Partnerships
Invest in the future of Please Touch Museum and the families we serve by supporting events, exhibit refreshes, traveling exhibits, and museum learning programs. With nearly 400,000 visitors each year, your company can achieve exceptional visibility through a sponsorship with the Musuem.
LEARN MORE
EMAIL US
Corporate Memberships
Corporate Memberships are designed for companies that wish to provide Museum benefits to their employees while also enjoying marketing benefits for their contribution. Your company will be listed in our Annual Report, donor newsletter, website, and more, while your employees receive Museum admission and carousel tickets, parking passes and discounts off memberships.
EMAIL US
EITC Contributions
EITC contributions fund free, guided
field trips
for under-resourced students in grades K-5 from the School District of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. During the 2024 – 2025 school year, over 4,000 students and 1,400 teachers visited the Museum at no cost thanks to EITC donations.
MORE INFORMATION
Naming Opportunities
As Please Touch Museum celebrates our 50th birthday in 2026, we are proud to offer several exclusive naming rights opportunities.
Your transformational gift will help PTM create impactful exhibits and experiences so we may continue to “change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.” Naming rights offer individuals, corporations and foundations unparalleled visibility in the region, and the opportunity to play a significant role in the Museum’s long-term sustainability.
For more information on naming opportunities, please contact Greg Goldman, Chief Development Officer, at 215-581-3167 or
GGoldman@pleasetouchmuseum.org
Donor Resources
Read our impact reports and financial statements.
LEARN MORE
Fundraising Events
Our annual gala returns in the Fall of 2026 to celebrate PTM’s 50
th
birthday and Memorial Hall’s 150
th
against the backdrop of America’s 250
th
!
LEARN MORE
Institutional Partners
A big thank you to our Institutional Partners!
LEARN MORE
Donor Information
All contributions are tax-deductible.
Please Touch Museum is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, EIN 23-2109376
No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation.
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GIVING
It’s our 50th Birthday in 2026!
Help us build the future of Please Touch Museum so that we can continue creating groundbreaking programs and initiatives to meet the needs of our community.
DONATE NOW
JOIN
PlayKeepers
Play sparks imagination, builds confidence, and prepares children for lifelong learning. Every child deserves that spark.
Our Community Benefit Program welcomes nearly 100,000 children and caregivers each year at no or reduced cost, ensuring access for all.
PlayKeepers make this possible. Your support helps every family to explore, discover, and grow through the power of play.
Join us and help every child’s imagination take flight.
MAKE YOUR GIFT
PlayKeepers
Make a Leadership Gift
As we look ahead to our next 50 years, we invite you to join the PlayKeepers Campaign at a leadership level. Your gift will reflect both your belief in Please Touch Museum and your desire to expand opportunity for children across our city.
By becoming a leader in the PlayKeepers Campaign you are making a statement about the kind of city we want Philadelphia to be: one where every child can learn and grow through the power of play.
DONATE NOW
Ways to give
For Individuals and Families
Your generosity helps children and families discover the power of play. There are many ways to give:
One-Time or Monthly Gifts
EITC Contributions
Donor-Advised Funds
Make a one-time or recurring gift through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Please note IRS regulations do not permit the donor to receive a benefit from their DAF gift, such as event tickets or memberships.
Workplace & Matching Gifts
You can support Please Touch Museum through United Way by making workplace payroll deductions, online donations, or planned giving options.
Many employers may double or triple your support for the Museum by matching your gift. Please check with your employer’s Human Resources department for further details.
Planned Giving & Gifts of Stock
Leave a legacy of play for future generations. Please Touch Museum accepts a variety of planned gifts including bequests, qualified charitable distributions through an IRA, 401k plans, and more.
LEARN MORE
Ways to Give
For Companies
Join us in shaping the future by investing in our next generation of leaders. Corporate partnerships at PTM provide meaningful ways to align your brand with our mission while making a direct impact on children and families.
We will work with your team to customize a partnership that supports your goals and creates lasting impact on children and the entire community.
Corporate Partnerships
Invest in the future of Please Touch Museum and the families we serve by supporting events, exhibit refreshes, traveling exhibits, and museum learning programs. With nearly 400,000 visitors each year, your company can achieve exceptional visibility through a sponsorship with the Musuem.
LEARN MORE
EMAIL US
Corporate Memberships
Corporate Memberships are designed for companies that wish to provide Museum benefits to their employees while also enjoying marketing benefits for their contribution. Your company will be listed in our Annual Report, donor newsletter, website, and more, while your employees receive Museum admission and carousel tickets, parking passes and discounts off memberships.
EMAIL US
EITC Contributions
EITC contributions fund free, guided
field trips
for under-resourced students in grades K-5 from the School District of Philadelphia and surrounding areas. During the 2024 – 2025 school year, over 4,000 students and 1,400 teachers visited the Museum at no cost thanks to EITC donations.
MORE INFORMATION
Naming Opportunities
As Please Touch Museum celebrates our 50th birthday in 2026, we are proud to offer several exclusive naming rights opportunities.
Your transformational gift will help PTM create impactful exhibits and experiences so we may continue to “change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play.” Naming rights offer individuals, corporations and foundations unparalleled visibility in the region, and the opportunity to play a significant role in the Museum’s long-term sustainability.
For more information on naming opportunities, please contact Greg Goldman, Chief Development Officer, at 215-581-3167 or
GGoldman@pleasetouchmuseum.org
Donor Resources
Read our impact reports and financial statements.
LEARN MORE
Fundraising Events
Our annual gala returns in the Fall of 2026 to celebrate PTM’s 50
th
birthday and Memorial Hall’s 150
th
against the backdrop of America’s 250
th
!
LEARN MORE
Institutional Partners
A big thank you to our Institutional Partners!
LEARN MORE
Donor Information
All contributions are tax-deductible.
Please Touch Museum is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, EIN 23-2109376
No goods or services are provided in exchange for your donation.
View our
Donor Privacy Policy
.
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
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