When Ross Ward began to build the walls of Tinkertown Museum, neighbors reached out to see how they might help. “Save your empties,” Ross said. It was a rare morning he did not wake to find grocery bags filled with bottles left on the doorstep. Other contributions followed: artifacts, memorabilia, antiques, and building materials. Ross returned the favors, gifting pencils, paint and markers to curious kids, donating materials and funds to other artist-built environments, and encouraging friends and strangers alike to pursue their own creative dreams. He’d often pull a ballpoint from his pocket and hand it over with a smile and some succinct advice: “Put this pen on the page and just keep your hand moving.”
Donations
The community has kept Tinkertown Museum alive. Your admission along with proceeds from the gift shop have long supported maintenance and upkeep.
Donations in any amount are welcome and appreciated and will support conservation efforts, staffing, programming, collection preservation, and property upkeep and maintenance.
WAYS TO DONATE
- ONLINE
Use the donation form on this page! - BY PHONE
Call the museum at 505-281-5233 to have someone take your credit card information. - MAIL A CHECK
Contributions from personal accounts or DAF made payable to:
Tinkertown Museum
P.O. Box 303, Sandia Park, NM 87047
PLANNED GIVING
Tinkertown accepts donations of stock, and we also welcome you to consider a planned gift to Tinkertown in your will. Those wishing to start a conversation about making a larger impact should reach out to Tanya Ward Goodman at 323-251-4091 or via email using the form below.
Tinkertown Museum is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tinkertown EIN: 41-3172576
DONATION INQUIRY FORM
