Jim Kantor

A member of the Donor Forum and the Heritage Society, Jim Kantor has supported the museum since 1969. “Jim is one of our most ardent friends. He is actively involved and always ready to share his many memories of the museum,” comments Executive Director Dennis Power.

While Jim is “wild about the whole museum,” Senior Curator of Art Karen Tsujimoto counts him as one of the Art Department’s most loyal supporters. She states, “We are fortunate to have such a passionate friend. Jim’s enthusiasm is wonderfully infectious, and his commitment has been invaluable.”

Because of careful retirement planning, Jim makes annual gifts to charities while doing volunteer work that he loves. He enjoys curating historical exhibitions at U.C Berkeley, where he was an archivist for over 20 years, and leading tours at the Tao House, Eugene O’Neill’s historic home in Danville.

In the past, he helped organize the museum’s Roger Sturtevant Photography Collection, and lately has dedicated his energy to the Heritage Society, our recognition program for those who include the museum in their estate plans. Jim reminds us, “Members and friends should think ahead, as bequests to the Oakland Museum of California Foundation will ensure that the institution will continue to flourish for future generations.”