Fifteen years ago the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House first opened its doors to the public. It has since become an integral part of the Taos art scene—a champion of local artists, an advocate for our architectural heritage, and the guardian of the legacy of renowned Russian artist Nicolai Fechin.

As they look forward to what the next 15 years holds for the museum, they ask that you partner with us to assist in building their endowment. The museum is a vital part of our community.

Over the past 15 years, the Museum has experienced record-breaking growth. Their nationally recognized exhibitions are reaching visitors from all 50 states and 21 countries. Popular educational programs and events are consistently sold-out as they engage individual visitors, families, and children in personal, in-depth art experiences and the heritage of both Nicolai Fechin and the Taos Society of Artists.

Read more about Taos Art Museum HERE.

Planned Gifts

If you are considering making a bequest to the Taos Art Museum Endowment Fund of the Taos Community Foundation, we recommend the following:

In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Taos Community Foundation in your estate plan, and we would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give that will ensure your charitable objectives are met. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your objectives, but have provided some basic bequest language to get you started.

Specific Dollar Amount/Personal Property
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [$dollars / description of property] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, to support the Taos Art Museum Endowment Fund.

Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at [address or description of property] to Taos Foundation for Property Gifts, Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Taos Community Foundation located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 27-0998249, for the Taos Art Museum Endowment Fund.

Percentage of an Estate
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [percentage of your estate] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, Taos Art Museum Endowment Fund.

Other Gift Options

If you would like information about other ways to give, including gifts of stock, IRA contributions, wired funds or other gifts with immediate tax deductions, please contact Traci at tmcadams@taoscf.org or call 575-737-9300.

To donate online, directly to the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House Endowment Fund Click Here