To become a Friend or make a donation, you have the following options:

  • By regular mail, print the brochure, and complete and return the form to: 
    Friends of the Kennedy Museum 
    Ohio University, Lin Hall 
    100 Ridges Circle 
    Athens, Ohio 45701 

As a Friend of Kennedy Museum, you will receive email notifications of
happenings at the Museum including, but not limited to: invitations to
exhibition opening receptions, gallery talks and lectures, special events and the Friends Annual Membership Meeting, which recaps the year and looks to the future.

In addition, you will know that your membership helps support the Kennedy’s many activities. Thanks to you, our community will continue to experience and enjoy thought-provoking exhibitions and meaningful educational programs.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

  • $20 Student
  • $40 Senior age 60+ 
  • $50 Individual 
  • $75 Household 
  • $100 Individual Supporter* 
  • $125 Family/Partner Supporter* 
  • $250/999 Sustaining* 
  • $1000+ Patron* 

*NARM benefits. North American Reciprocal Museums (NARM) Members at Individual Supporter level and above enjoy reciprocal benefits and merchandise discounts at thousands of participating museums in the North American Reciprocal Museums program. Please see: narmassociation.org. 

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS

A gift membership to a friend is a gift to the Kennedy Museum that lasts all year long! You can purchase a membership in the name of another person. Kennedy Museum will notify the recipient of their new membership and credit you for your additional donation. Gift memberships receive all the same benefits of regular membership including gift premiums for new members at the $50 level and above. Please call Lori Spencer, Membership Coordinator, 740.593.0952  for more information. 

TO BECOME A MEMBER OR DONATE TO THE FRIENDS

Check:
Write your check to the Friends of the Kennedy and note “Membership” or “Donation” in the memo line.

Credit Card:
You may also become a member or make a contribution to the Friends by clicking here: Friends of the Kennedy. 

TO DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE KENNDY MUSEUM

Write Your Check to:
The Ohio University Foundation, with “Kennedy” on the memo line. Mail to Friends of Kennedy Museum, 1 LinHall, 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH 45701. 

or 

Make a contribution directly to the Ohio University giving website. Choose Kennedy Museum from the funds list and enter the amount of your gift, which can be one-time or recurring.

For more information on membership or contributions to the Friends of Kennedy Museum or direct donations to the Kennedy Museum foundation contact:
Lori Spencer 
Membership Coordinator 740.593.0952 
kennedymuseum@ohio.edu 

or 

Michael Lincoln, President, 
Friends of Kennedy Museum 
lincolnm@ohio.edu or friendsofkennedymuseum@gmail.com