Additional Ways to Support Mudflat
Give in ways that work for you
Whether you're planning for the future, or looking for other giving options, you can invest in Mudflat's mission in ways that align with your goals and values.
Planned Giving
Gifts of Stock
Cash & Checks
With planned giving you to make a significant impact on Mudflat's future that can provide you with meaningful tax benefits. Every planned gift—regardless of size—creates a lasting legacy that will touch countless students, artists, and community members for years to come. Ways to Make a Planned Gift: BEQUESTS: Include Mudflat in your will or living trust BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS: Name Mudflat as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund IRA CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS: If you're 70½ or older, make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA APPRECIATED ASSETS: Donate stocks, bonds, or real estate and avoid capital gains taxes READY TO LEARN MORE? We understand this is a deeply personal decision. To discuss how a planned gift might work for you, please contact us. We're happy to work with you and your financial or legal advisors to create a gift that aligns with your values and goals. Mudflat is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID:04-2505540 . Please consult with your financial or legal advisor regarding your specific situation.
If you've been part of the Mudflat community for years, you can deepen your support by donating appreciated securities or stock. This is a wonderful option that can benefit both you and our pottery school. Please provide the following to your brokerage account to make a gift of stock today! Registration Type: Corporate Account Receiving Firm Name: Fidelity Investments DTC Number: 0226 Name on Account: Mudflat Pottery School Inc Receiving Account # Z67-119113
Make a cash donation or make your check payable to: Mudflat Pottery School, 81 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145
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Please join us at our biannual Open Studio & Sale events, which features hundreds of handmade pieces by Mudflat artists, faculty, and students. Proceeds from these sales plus our gallery support our studio & Mudflat artists. It's a win-win: you bring home one-of-a-kind ceramics, support local artists and directly fuel our mission.
Mudflat gratefully accepts some in-kind donations. Contributions we regularly accept include: Pottery equipment & supplies: Wheels, kilns, shelving, bats, tools and more. Exhibition support: Refreshments and supplies for gallery openings and events Finished pottery: Handmade pieces for our Open Studio fundraising raffles & special fund resale. Please note: Due to space constraints, we cannot accept all donations. Contact us before dropping off to ensure we can use your gift If you have gently used equipment or supplies you'd like to donate, please contact us at 617-628-0589 or email us to discuss what we can accept.
Many employers will match your charitable donation to Mudflat—sometimes dollar-for-dollar! You can find out if your company matches by checking with your HR department or employee benefits portal.