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The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden functions as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that depends on the support of caring individuals and organizations who believe in the importance of art, culture and learning. In addition to our membership program, the Garden relies on the contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations. A donation of any amount ensures the Garden will continue to serve as a place of refuge, beauty and learning for years to come!

In addition to a one-time donation, please consider the following options to make a lasting impact on the Garden:

Support Student Success 

Our goal for our 45th Anniversary Year is to raise $45,000 towards our Student Success Initiative. The Student Success Initiative offers annual paid internships to the multiple students pursuing their passion and career goals in the Japanese Garden. Internships capture an intangible aspect of higher learning: the value of real-world experience. The Student Success Initiative builds a sense of team and culture, offers experience working towards a common goal and vision, and helps advance professional opportunities through applied learning practices.

Naming Opportunities

Leave a lasting legacy for your family or loved one.  The Garden offers multiple naming opportunities for those who want their name to be a part of our living museum for years to come. Please contact our membership department to set up a tribute gift today.

Matching Corporate or Foundation Gifts

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, visit the .

Adopt a Koi Fish

Support the garden by adopting a koi for a year. For only $40, you will get a quarterly email from your koi fish with pond updates. every year or each semester. 

Pledged or Recurring Gifts

Looking for an effortless way to make a meaningful impact at the Garden?

Pledged Gifts: a specified amount will be charged a specified number of times.

Recurring Gift: a specified amount will be charged monthly, quarterly, bi-annually or annually.

Visit the, select the type of gift and select the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden as the recipient.

Planned/Legacy Giving

Many of our donors choose to leave a legacy at California State University, °µÍøÊÓƵ—they make arrangements for major gifts with the assistance of our Planned Giving & Stewardship team. To learn more about Planned Gifts, please visit our Office of Planned Giving webpage. 

Gifts in Honor or Memory of a Loved One

We are honored to accept gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones. We will notify the person or family of those who you wish to be memorialized. Please contact our membership department to set up a tribute gift today.