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The Sano Art Museum has contributed to the promotion of arts and culture through holding distinctive exhibitions, preserving and utilizing the Japanese garden "Ryusen-en" built in the early Showa period, and through educational outreach activities and the protection of cultural assets. Your support is essential to continuing our activities in the future. We look forward to your kind support.
Use of donations
○Beauty education activities (holding exhibitions, visiting schools to give lectures, etc.)
○Purchase of artworks
○ General Foundation activities (donations without a designated use will be used for general Foundation activities)
How to apply
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Applying via the donation application form
Please apply by mail, fax, or through our donation application form.
Then, please transfer the money to the specified account below.
Please note that you will be responsible for the bank transfer fee.By mail or fax
Please fill out the "Donation Application Form" and send it to the Sano Museum of Art.Donation application form
Please fill in the required information and apply.Donations can be made through the following financial institutions:
Shizuoka Bank Nakajima Branch Regular Account 0013029
Account name: Sano Art Museum, Public Interest Foundation
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〇Mishima Shinkin Bank Head Office Sales Department Regular Account 1167543
Account name: Sano Art Museum, Public Interest Foundation
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〇Japan Post Bank 〇29 (Zero Nikyu) Branch Current Account 0006217
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Application at Sano Museum of Art
Please make your request at the reception desk of the Sano Museum of Art.
Tax benefits
Tax deductions for individual donations
The Sano Art Museum, a public interest incorporated foundation, has been certified by Shizuoka Prefecture as a public interest foundation eligible for tax deductions as of July 26, 2022.
As a result, your donation will be subject to special tax treatment. Please see below for the procedure to receive the special treatment.
Donations from individuals are considered specified donations and are eligible for tax deductions.
There are two ways to deduct the tax, one of which you can choose.
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1) Tax credit method
You can deduct 40% of the total amount of donations made to public interest incorporated foundations etc. in that year - 2,000 yen from your income tax for that year.
The amount of eligible donations is limited to 40% of total income, etc. However, the deduction limit is 25% of the amount of income tax. -
② Income deduction method
The total amount of specific donations made in that year minus 2,000 yen will be deducted from the donor's annual income.
The amount of specific donations that can be deducted is limited to 40% of the total income amount for that year.
| significance | Calculation example (donation of 50,000 yen) |
| Tax Credit Method
This can be deducted from the amount of tax calculated by multiplying the taxable amount by the tax rate. Since it is deducted directly from the amount of tax, it can be deducted regardless of the amount of income. |
(50,000 yen - 2,000 yen) x 40% = 19,200 yen |
| Income deduction method
It is something that can be deducted from the amount of income. The larger the amount of income deduction, the smaller the amount of taxable income, and as a result, the smaller the tax amount. In general, the higher the income, the more advantageous it is. |
(50,000 yen - 2,000 yen) x 40% = 19,200 yen |
Model calculation of actual tax reduction amount for a household with an annual income of 5 million yen
| Deduction category | Donation of 10,000 yen | Donation of 50,000 yen | Donation of 100,000 yen |
| Tax Credit
(Donation amount - 2,000 yen) x 40% |
3,200 yen | 19,200 yen | 39,200 yen |
| Income deduction
(Donation amount - 2,000 yen) x 10% |
800 yen | 4,800 yen | 9,800 yen |
In addition, if the local government recognizes the Sano Museum of Art Public Interest Foundation as a public interest organization, donations may be eligible for resident tax deductions.
"Donations that are eligible for income tax deductions and that are designated by prefectural or municipal ordinances" are eligible for individual inhabitant tax reduction measures (tax deduction = reduction in the amount of tax).
*Please note that this is not the same nationwide.
*Please check with your prefecture, city, town or village office to see if you are eligible for the deduction.
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Procedures for receiving special measures
Please file your tax return with your local tax office.
* Cannot be deducted during year-end adjustments, etc.
*Final tax return filing period: February 16th to March 15th every year
When a donation is made by an organization (a corporation other than a public interest corporation, etc.) (special provisions for donations to public interest corporation foundations)
When making donations to public interest incorporated foundations, even if general donations have been spent up to the deductible limit, donations can still be deducted up to the deductible limit in a separate frame.
The limit for deductible donations is as follows:
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General donation deductible limit
(Amount of capital, etc. x number of months in the current period / 12 x 2.5 /1000 + amount of income x 2.5/100) x 1/4 deductible limit
(Amount of capital, etc. x number of months in the current period / 12 x 3.75 / 1000 + amount of income x 6.25/100) x 1/2 Special deductible expense limit -
Donations to designated public interest corporations
Notes
○ Once a donation has been made, it cannot be returned regardless of the reason. Please make sure to check before making your donation.
After confirming your payment, we will send you a donation receipt.
Those who make donations will be deemed to have agreed to the following donation criteria.
1. The Foundation will not attach any benefits or conditions in return for donations.
2. The donor shall not audit the accounting of the donation.
3. Once made, the donor may not cancel the donation in whole or in part.
4. Donated funds, etc. cannot be transferred or used by the donor free of charge.
5. There will be no particular burden or hindrance to the Foundation's operations, finances, or reputation.
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Handling of personal information
○The personal information acquired by our foundation will not be used for any purpose other than sending application forms, requests for donations, and notifications to government agencies, and will not be provided to third parties without the individual's consent.
* In order to prevent the leakage, loss, falsification, or unauthorized use of personal information acquired, we will take necessary measures in accordance with laws, regulations, and guidelines and manage personal information appropriately.
Where to send your donation application form and for inquiries
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Sano Museum Management Group
1-43, Nakatamachi, Mishima-City, Shizuoka, 411-0838, Japan
Phone: 055-975-7278
FAX: 055-973-1790
Reception hours: 10:00-17:00 Closed on Thursdays (open on national holidays), New Year's holidays, exhibition change periods, etc.
Sano Museum of Art Support Association Muse Club
The Muse Club, a supporting association of the Sano Museum of Art, was established in 1992 with the aim of contributing to the advancement of local culture and art by supporting the management and activities of the Sano Museum of Art, as well as promoting interaction and friendship among members through the activities of the Muse Club.
We support the Sano Museum of Art's exhibitions, restoration of collections, and research training for staff, and work to further enrich and develop the museum. We also organize original Muse Club events such as trips and concerts to deepen mutual exchanges among members and to expand the circle of people who support the museum.
We hope that many people who agree with the purpose of the Muse Club's activities will join us.
Membership period, category, annual fee
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Membership Period
April to March of the following year (updated annually)
You can join the Muse Club at any time. If you join after October, the annual membership fee will be half price.
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Membership categories and annual fees
Regular member: 10,000 yen
Gold Member: 20,000 yen
Special membership: 100,000 yen (per share)
Member Benefits
| Regular member | Gold Member | Special Member | ||
| 10,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 100,000 yen (per share) | ||
| 1 | Annual Passport (※1) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 2 | 10% discount for accompanying persons (up to 4 people) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 3 | Invitation ticket (※2) | - | 3 tickets per exhibition | ・10 tickets per exhibition
・80 annual invitation tickets |
| 4 | Catalogues of each exhibition (※3) | - | 1 book | 1 book |
| 5 | Free audio guide rental (※4) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 6 | 10% discount at the museum shop | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 7 | Sending various flyers and newsletters | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 8 | Event Information (※5) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| 9 | Discount partnerships with other facilities (※6) | ○ | ○ | ○ |
(※1) A membership card will be issued to members. By presenting your membership card, you will be able to enter the museum free of charge and receive special benefits.
(※2) Each invitation ticket is valid only once per person.
(※3) The exhibition catalog will be mailed to special members, and a catalog exchange voucher will be issued to gold members, who can exchange it at the museum reception desk during the exhibition period.
Please note that some exhibitions may not produce catalogs or may be sold out.
(※4) This may not be available depending on the year.
(※5) You can apply for events hosted by the Muse Club at the member price.
(※6) By presenting your membership card, you can receive discount benefits at affiliated facilities.
Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Kakegawa Ninomaru Museum of Art, Sunpu Museum, Hirano Museum of Art, Verkehr Museum, Ashinoko Country Club (please contact each facility for details of benefits).
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Annual Events
The Muse Club holds various events throughout the year, including concerts, trips, and art appreciation classes. We hope that through these events, you will deepen your knowledge and friendships, and discover new ways to enjoy art.
How to apply
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If you pay the membership fee at the Sano Museum of Art
Please fill out the "Muse Club Membership Application Form", prepare the annual membership fee, and submit it at the reception desk of the Sano Art Museum.
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If you pay the membership fee by bank transfer
Please write your name, address, and phone number on the transfer slip and transfer the annual membership fee. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please cover the transfer fee.
Please send the "Muse Club Membership Application Form" to the secretariat by mail or fax.You can transfer to any of the following accounts:
Shizuoka Bank Nakajima Branch Regular 0556254
Account name: Sano Museum of Art Support Association Muse Club
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○Mishima Shinkin Bank Head Office Sales Department Ordinary 1162111
Account name: Sano Museum of Art Support Association Muse Club
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Numazu Shinkin Bank, Mishima Branch, Ordinary 0151884
Account name: Sano Museum of Art Support Association Muse Club
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○Japan Post Bank, 029 (Zero Nikyu) Branch, Current Account 0006217
Account name: Sano Art Museum, Public Interest Foundation
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・Post office transfer account number 00250-5-6217
Subscriber name: Sano Art Museum, Public Interest Foundation
--------------------------------------------------*If you would like to have your payment automatically debited (by bank transfer), please contact the office. We will send you a "Bank Transfer Request Form," so please fill in the necessary information and return it to us.
Your annual membership fee will be automatically debited from your designated account each year.
Where to send your application form/Inquiries
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Sano Museum of Art Support Association Muse Club
Secretariat1-43, Nakatamachi, Mishima-City, Shizuoka, 411-0838, Japan
Phone: 055-975-7278
FAX: 055-973-1790
Reception hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Thursdays (open on public holidays), New Year's holidays, exhibition change periods, etc.