Dare to Seek Justice.
Hello Friends,
Since starting my work with the Gage Foundation, I’ve met people in the community who say “I didn’t even know you were here!” or “I’ve never heard of Matilda Gage.” Comments like these are understandable, but they have lit a fire within me to spread the story of Matilda far and wide. I hope you feel that fire too, because I can’t do this alone! I need your help to continue this important work.
Matilda told us: “Ignorance is danger: knowledge is wisdom, strength and safety.” With her words ringing in your mind, I hope you’ll consider supporting the work we continue to do. Your support ensures that the education happening at the Gage Center - through tours, programs, school visits, and community outreach - continues to grow. Making an end of year gift helps us expand our programs and share Matilda’s story even further. As a reminder, any gift over $100 makes you a member of the Matilda Society - with free admission, 10% Gift Shop discount, and NARM reciprocal membership.
Your gift will make a difference and I thank you,
Ciarrai Eaton
Executive Director
The Matilda Society
The Matilda Society begins January 1st and ends December 31st of each calendar year. Your minimum gift of $100 to support #GIVINGTUESDAY will automatically enroll you in The Matilda Society for 2026, including:
- Matilda Society Membership
-FREE Family admission to the Gage Center
-10% OFF at the Gift Shop
-NARM Membership (CLICK TO LEARN MORE)
Brick Fundraiser
Our Brick fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center. Commemorate an important woman in your life, a special person who inspired you, or share your favorite social justice quote. Plain bricks will honor those whose contributions to social change are anonymous or have been forgotten and lost to history.
$25 4x8 plain brick
$100 4x8 brick with 3 lines of text
$200 8x8 brick with 5 lines of text
Asset Transfers
We work with Rockbridge Investments and Charles Schwab to manage investment gifts and asset transfers. We’re happy to meet with you to discuss our gift acceptance and investment policies as well as any questions you may have. Click the button below to download our asset transfer form.
CNY Community Foundation Endowment Fund
Our endowment fund with the Central New York Community Foundation is a long-term fund managed by CNYCF to ensure the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation has a permanent source of income to support our mission and meet future needs.
Gifts In-Kind
We are currently accepting gift in-kind donations for the following:
Raffle basket items
Garden seeds, bulbs, and tools
Marketing and advertising
Items from our Amazon wishlist
Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, Inc. (dba Matilda Joslyn Gage Center) is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, EIN: 16-1581669. Donations are tax deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer and where no goods or services are provided in exchange for your contribution. Donations over $250 receive an acknowledgement letter per IRS regulations.