Philanthropic Groups

1869 Society
The 1869 Society of the Corcoran Gallery of Art is a professional group of up-and-coming art patrons ages 25 to 42.  Membership includes private exhibition previews and receptions, invitations to cocktail events, public programs and travel and learning opportunities.  Once a year, the Fall Fête, a benefit to raise funds for educational programming is held. 
www.corcoran.org/membership/1869_society.htm

Smithsonian Young Benefactors
The Young Benefactors is one of the largest museum-based philanthropic organization for young professionals ages 20 to 45.  The members support the Smithsonian Institution through fundraising and the community through volunteer activities. 
www.youngbenefactors.org