Help Preserve Albert Kahn's Incredible Legacy
Your support is a tribute to timeless design, bold vision, and the power of preserving history for generations to come.
Your support helps us preserve, promote, and celebrate the life and work of one of America’s most influential architects.
Explore the many ways you can make a difference — every contribution helps keep Albert Kahn’s legacy alive for future generations.
Questions? Give us a call: 313.202.7000
Or email us at: info@albertkahnlegacy.org
Join Us
Get exclusive access to events and help protect a legacy that inspires generations.
Volunteer
Share your passion and play a hands-on role in celebrating Albert Kahn’s legacy.
Donate
Make a direct impact on preserving history, education, and community programming.
Become a Foundation Member
Members are the core of everything we do to protect and preserve Albert Kahn’s legacy
Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation members are integral to our continued preservation, education, and innovation efforts. As a member, you will receive early notification on many of our events and programs and special engagement opportunities.
This is our way of thanking you for your support and impact toward our mission of preserving the legacy of Albert Kahn. This work is not possible without your support, thank you.
Choose the Membership That’s Right for You
Foundation Member
Support the mission and join the community.
Our foundation membership is perfect for those who want to stay connected and show their support. You’ll receive an invitation to a members-only event and be recognized in our Annual Report.
Contribution: $25
Includes:
- Annual Membership
- One invitation to a members-only event
- Name listed in Annual Report
Sustaining Member
A deeper connection with added perks.
Sustaining Members receive invitations for two to exclusive members-only events, enjoy discounts on tours and programs, and are recognized in our Annual Report for their generous support.
Contribution: $150
Includes:
- Annual Membership
- Invitation for two to a members-only event
- Discounts on events, tours, and purchases
- Name listed in Annual Report
Contributing Member
Enhance your experience and impact.
In addition to discounts and event access, Contributing Members enjoy one complimentary ticket to a members-only event, along with recognition in the Annual Report.
Contribution: $350
Includes:
- Annual Membership
- Invitation for two to a members-only event with one free ticket
- Discounts on events, tours, and purchases
- Name listed in Annual Report
Impacting Member
Lead with generosity and purpose.
Impacting Members receive two complimentary tickets to a members-only event, special discounts, and recognition for playing a meaningful role in sustaining Kahn’s legacy.
Contribution: $500
Includes:
- Annual Membership
- Invitation for two to a members-only event with two free tickets
- Discounts on events, tours, and purchases
- Name listed in Annual Report
Patron Member
A lasting legacy of support.
Patron Members enjoy lifetime benefits, including invitations and complimentary tickets to exclusive events, recognition in both our Annual Report and website, and special access to select Foundation programming — all while making a long-term impact.
Contribution: $2,500 (Lifetime Membership)
Includes:
- Lifetime Membership
- Invitation for two to a members-only event with two free tickets
- Discounts on events, tours, and purchases
- Two tickets to the AKLF Annual Meeting
- Name listed in Annual Report
- Name listed on the AKLF website
- Special event opportunities
Gift a Membership Today or Give Your Time
Gift a Membership
Give the gift of history and inspiration with a membership to the Foundation—perfect for art, architecture, or history enthusiasts.
Become a Volunteer
Become a volunteer and give your time to help us with all aspects of the foundation. We are always looking for excited new helping hands.
Thank You to Our Partners & Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to the individuals, organizations, and businesses whose generous sponsorship helps power our mission. Your support enables us to preserve Albert Kahn’s legacy, create meaningful public programs, and share his enduring impact with new generations. For everything you have done for us in the past and everything you continue to do, all of us at the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation want you to know how thankful we are for your support and generosity.
Thank you for making this work possible.
CONTRIBUTING MEMBER
John Gallagher, Regina Kuper, Sarah Mather, Lydia Robinson, Dr. Bruce Millman, Loft Warehouse, Inc.
FOUNDING MEMBER
C.S Craig Family Foundation
John Carrier
Ruth & Rob Carrigan
Alan Cobb
Barbara Cohn
Mrs Avern Cohn
John Cole
Aimee Ergas and Tor Shwayder
Leo Goddeyne
Alexander Gomah
Eric Keller
Abbey Leffler
Betsy Kahn Lehndorff
Sam Misuraca
Nicole Sharrow Meligrito
Keith Thobe
Anne Towbes
U-M William L. Clements Library
Harry L. Winston II
Caitlin Wunderlich
Katie & Chris Meister
Anthony Offak
Elizabeth Pfannes
John Prebay
Peter Robinson
Sally Robinson
Matthew Schulte
Robert Sharrow
Donate & Give A Gift That Leaves a Legacy
Your donation directly supports the mission of the Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation. Contributions help fund educational programs for students and the public, exhibitions featuring original drawings and archival materials, guided tours of historic sites, and preservation initiatives that protect Kahn-designed buildings for future generations.
From inspiring the next generation of architects to preserving Detroit’s rich architectural heritage, your support makes it all possible.
In Memoriam Donations
Honor the memory of a loved one through a meaningful gift that helps preserve and share an incredible legacy.
Your donation will be recognized as a tribute to someone special, supporting educational programs, exhibitions, and preservation efforts that carry their spirit forward.
Upon request, we’re happy to notify a family member or loved one of your thoughtful contribution.
Donate Your Time - Become a Volunteer
We are always looking for fresh faces to help us with all aspects of the foundation, including website and social media updates, reaching out to new and prospective members, assisting at events, and spreading the general word about our work. We’d love to welcome you to our team. Send us an email or give us a call!