Artifact & Plant DonationS
DONATION PROCEDURES
The JFG has an ongoing program of art and plant acquisition, primarily through gift, donation, and bequest. New acquisitions support and enhance the strengths of the JFG’s permanent collection, as well as institutional initiatives.
Collection items acquired from gift, donation, or bequest should meet the basic acquisition criteria. Collection items must be consistent with the JFG’s mission and received in reasonably good condition. Collection items should be accompanied with proper documentation and records with verifiable provenance data. The JFG will not accept collections that will possibly destruct or negatively impact the existing collection. All donations are considered outright and unconditional gifts to be used at the discretion of the JFG.
Because of the JFG’s tax exempt status under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, donations are fully tax deductible since no goods or services other than those of insignificant value are provided in consideration of the donation.
The valuation of gifts remains the donor’s responsibility. Neither the JFG nor its staff shall appraise, or otherwise value objects for donors, or prospective donors.
Please follow these guidelines when donating
Call the office at (619) 232-2721 ext 1504 to speak to the Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator.
Send images and associated information of the collection to registrar@niwa.org or mail to:
Japanese Friendship Garden
Attn: Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator
2125 Park Blvd. Ste. 2
San Diego, CA 92101Donation acceptance is based on relevance to the JFG’s collection goal and mission. If the items adhere to JFG’s criteria and goals, the Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator will follow-up with Donation Forms, along with an appointment date and time of transfer.
The JFG will not accept donations without prior consultation and discussion with the Registrar & Exhibit Coordinator. Direct mailing or drop-off of collections at the JFG without prior notification will not be accepted.