JANM is honored to announce that it has received a $20 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
This transformative gift is the largest single gift in JANM’s history and, like her donation of $10 million in 2021, is unrestricted, allowing the Museum to determine the best use of the funds at a pivotal moment for its future. This morning’s press announcement is available on our website.
We are extraordinarily grateful to MacKenzie Scott for her historic vision and generosity. This remarkable gift comes as JANM is poised for a new and exciting future. We enter the new year with a reinvigorated commitment to our mission, stronger-than-ever support from the community, and great anticipation for a transformed Museum experience when we reopen in 2026.
Her first gift of $10 million made it possible for JANM to expand our programming as well as to serve our community and reach new people throughout our current renovation. A validation of the importance of our mission and the impact of our programming, this new gift brings a unique opportunity for JANM to invest in its future, to attain a new level of financial stability, and to lean into its legacy as a keeper of history and a beacon of democracy and social justice.
We are so excited that you are a part of the future that lies ahead for JANM. Thank you for being a part of our Museum community.
Featured image: The Japanese American National Museum’s Pavilion building. Photo by Paloma Dooley.
This is wonderful news after reading in LAist about the museum standing up to DC. I will include JANM in my – very small – donation cycle for 2026.
Congratulations to JANM and thank goodness for wonderful people like MacKenzie Scott!
Barbara, I came to the site after reading the exact same LAist article and to buy a t-shirt. What wonderful news for JANM!!
What an incredible gift from MacKenzie Scott to JANM! The unrestricted nature of the donation truly empowers the Museum to shape its future positively. It’s heartwarming to see such monumental support paving the way for a promising new chapter ahead.
What a wonderful present MacKenzie Scott gave JANM! The donation’s unrestricted nature genuinely gives the Museum the ability to favorably influence its destiny.
Un don de 20 millions de dollars va vraiment permettre au JANM de grandir et d’améliorer ses programmes. Félicitations à toute l’équipe !
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What an incredible and transformative gift from MacKenzie Scott to JANM! It’s truly remarkable to see such generosity and vision supporting the Museum’s mission. The fact that this $20 million donation is unrestricted speaks volumes about trust in JANM’s ability to make impactful decisions for its future. This kind of support not only ensures financial stability but also enables JANM to enhance its programming and serve the community even better. I can’t wait to see how this monumental gift propels JANM into a new era of growth, innovation, and impact. Exciting times ahead for 67 Clicker JANM indeed!
It’s incredibly inspiring to see how MacKenzie Scott’s generosity has benefited JANM. . The fact that these donations are unrestricted demonstrates trust in JANM’s mission and vision. This level of support not only provides financial security, but it also strengthens JANM’s position as a key defender of history and social justice. Exciting times are ahead for JANM, and it’s encouraging to see this revolutionary path unfold.
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