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American Fund for the Tate Gallery

for American taxpayers wishing to support the work of the Tate

Illustration from The Slave States of America (London 1842)

"Buying black's was as much an investment as buying art in the 18th century-hence the same care spent on inspecting the goods, the care of the connoisseur. It is most appropriate that at this time the term 'patron' still had the dual meaning of 'owner of slaves' and of 'supporter of the arts'."

David Dabydeen. Hogarths Blacks Dangaroo Press London 1885

The American Fund was established in 1988 with an endowment from Sir Edwin Manton. The income from this endowment allows the American Fund to purchase paintings and sculptures which are loaned, and sometimes given, to the Tate.

Recent acquisitions by the Fund have included works by Louise Bourgeois, Philip Guston, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Motherwell and Bruce Naumann.

The American Fund facilitates gifts of works of art, and bequests and donations, from United States taxpayers. It has received full tax-exempt staus from the IRS under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Gifts of works of art

The American Fund welcomes gifts of works of art. We recommend that you check with us, prior to making a gift, that the works offered are likely to be accepted by the Trustees of the Tate.

Donations

The Tate receives limited support from the British Government and relies on the generosity of individuals, foundations and companies to fund the full range of its activities. Support may be given towards scholarship, conservation, education, exhibition and acquisition projects, or towards the two major capital campaigns currently underway.