Support the Museum That Champions Community

From the heart of one of San Francisco’s most vibrant yet misunderstood neighborhoods, your gift helps the Tenderloin Museum preserve untold stories, celebrate culture, and expand into a new space that will share the community’s impact for generations.

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Through our history education programs and live events, we make the case for the preservation and appreciation of a unique, diverse district whose iconoclasm is an emblem for San Francisco itself. We make sure the Tenderloin Museum benefits the neighborhood itself through close community collaborations, local hiring practices, and programs that empower people from all walks of life to think of themselves as historical actors. 

As a 501 (c)(3) non profit, the Tenderloin Museum, counts on the generosity of its community to survive. We offer a variety of ways to contribute to our work, including cash donations in any amount, Membership, Corporate Sponsorship, In-kind gifts, bequests, and volunteering.

The Tenderloin Museum's legal name is Uptown Tenderloin, Inc., and our taxpayer ID number is 36-4643665. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Contact us to learn more:
(415) 351-1912
info@tenderloinmuseum.org

Prefer to donate offline?
Please mail your check to:
Tenderloin Museum
398 Eddy Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

We’re Expanding — and we need your help!

We’re on the brink of something extraordinary. In 2026, we’ll open a new 6,850-square-foot space that triples our size and lets us tell more Tenderloin stories than ever—but only if we complete this final phase of fundraising. Our goal is to raise $50,000 by December 31.

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Why Your Donation Matters

The Tenderloin Museum preserves the stories, struggles, and culture of one of San Francisco’s most significant neighborhoods. Your support ensures we can continue offering exhibitions, walking tours, performances, youth programming, and community-driven events that bring local history to life. Every contribution directly strengthens our mission and helps us share more Tenderloin stories with the world.

Choose How You Want to Support the Community

You can direct your donation toward the museum’s annual programming and exhibitions or toward our historic expansion effort. Both needs are essential, and both help us serve the Tenderloin community. You may also support the museum by becoming a member.

General Support
Your general support keeps the museum running. It sustains daily operations, exhibitions, staff, public programs, The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play, and community partnerships year-round.

Expansion Campaign
In 2026, the Tenderloin Museum will open a new 6,850-square-foot space that triples our size, adds new galleries, offers flexible performance space, and deepens our ability to tell the neighborhood’s stories. Expansion gifts accelerate construction, exhibitions, and expanded programming for the community.

The Tenderloin Museum is growing—tripling its size with a new 6,850-square-foot historic space that will deepen our impact and expand our ability to tell the neighborhood’s story. This transformative project builds on a decade of celebrating one of San Francisco’s most vibrant yet misunderstood communities, creating room for new exhibitions, community programs, arts spaces, and storefronts that uplift local culture and strengthen the Tenderloin’s role in the city’s revitalization. Your support brings this vision to life.