Show Your Support

Any and all gifts made to Tifft Nature Preserve are greatly appreciated. There are many different ways you can make your gift, see below to determine the method that works best for you.

To discuss tribute gifts please contact the Development Department at 716-837-3900.

Other Ways to Give

Stock or Securities

Gifts of securities are popular alternatives to cash. The donor receives many benefits, including receiving a maximum charitable income tax deduction and avoiding paying capital gains tax.

The donor should notify the Museum by calling 716.896.5200 to ensure the gift is credited correctly when the transfer is complete.

Transfer instructions:

M&T Investment Group
Depository Trust Company (DTC) – Eligible Assets
Participant #990
Agent ID #26209 Institutional ID #26385 (if M&T Affirms) Advisors ID if they Affirm
Account Name: Blfo Soc Natural Sciences Account
Number: 1014169
For MTBIA Trades (Discretionary Accounts) – Institutional ID #26210, Agent ID #26210
(current as of September 1, 2021 – questions, call 716.896.5200)

Matching Gifts

Companies across the nation support causes that are important to their employees by matching charitable contributions. This means you can increase your impact and make your contributions go further at the Buffalo Museum of Science by collaborating with your company’s matching gift program.

To see if your employer will match your gift, contact your HR department.