Make a Donation

Be Part of the Future of the GAI

Donate to the GAI today and help us continue to provide high-quality, inclusive, German cultural and language programs for the community. Your donation will directly support programs such as language scholarships for under-served students, free arts and cultural events, and help us maintain our virtual infrastructure and Haus.

General Donations

Donate by phone
To make donations by credit card over the phone, please call the GAI office at
651-222-7027 ext. 107.

Donate by mail
Please mail checks to:
Germanic-American Institute
301 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102

Over a quarter of our annual revenue is from grassroots supporters and members like you!

“I give to the GAI, because I believe so strongly in its ability to bring people together. It’s a cultural jewel that is so deserving of my generosity for the many ways it has enriched my life. There truly is no other place like it.”

Nancy Zinter- GAI Advisory Board Member

Your support matters.
See your impact.

The Germanic-American Institute welcomes thousands of patrons to the grounds of the GAI every year for events large and small. We welcome students of all ages to our high-quality German language courses virtually and in-person throughout the year. Our Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool invites children aged 3-5 years old every day to engage in activities that foster social and emotional development, regardless of their language proficiency. ‍ ‍

Your support makes all this and more a possibility.

We’re growing!

Other Ways To Give

  • Leaving a gift to the Germanic-American Institute in your estate plan is a great way to support German language and cultural offerings for years to come. Call us at 651-222-7027 ext. 107 or email development@gaimn.org to learn more.

  • You can double or even triple the impact of your donation to the GAI with a matching gift from your employer. Employer matching gifts are a simple way to maximize your donation.

    Matching your donation is easy! Contact your human resources or business office for more information. Most companies ask you to complete and return a short form and may require the GAI’s tax identification number: 41-6025383.

    If your employer does offer a matching gift, please send your completed form to:

    The Germanic-American Institute

    301 Summit Ave

    St. Paul, MN 55102

    Questions about matching donations? Contact us at development@gaimn.org

  • A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account that gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to the Germanic- American Institute and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund for future charitable gifts. DAFs offer immediate tax deductions, tax-free investment growth, and a flexible way to manage charitable giving over time.

    Learn more about establishing a donor-advised fund through these (or other) financial organizations, or contact your financial advisor for more information: 

    Please ask your financial advisor to include your name with your gift so that we may acknowledge and recognize your contribution.

  • If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, an IRA rollover contribution (also known as  “Qualified Charitable Distribution” or “Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)”) can help fulfill your required minimum distribution, and you pay no income taxes on the charitable distribution. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.

    For assistance with making an IRA Rollover gift, please email development@gaimn.org or call 651-222-7027 ext. 107.

    Please also provide this information to your financial institution to ensure that your gift reaches the GAI:

    Make the check payable to: Germanic-American Institute

    Tax ID number: 41-6025383

    Please ask your financial advisor to include your name with your gift so that we may acknowledge and recognize your contribution.

  • A stock gift maximizes your donation to the GAI with the added benefit of not having to pay capital gains tax.  

    How to process a stock gift from a Brokerage Account 

    Step 1 

    Provide your broker the Germanic-American Institute’s brokerage account information: 

    Name: LPL Financial

    DTC Number: 0075

    Account Name: Germanic-American Institute 

    Account Number: 19479643

    Broker: Old National Wealth Advisors

    Telephone: (877)-332-4700 ext. 23047

    Step 2 

    Inform us of your gift by contacting development@gaimn.org or 651-222-7027 ext. 107 to ensure that we can provide you with a tax receipt for your records. Please include your name, mailing address, and the name and number of the securities transferred. 

    To process a stock gift with paper Stock Certificates 

    Please phone  651-222-7027 ext. 107 and request instructions.