More Ways to Sponsor
The Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation’s endeavors are made possible through your generous support. In addition to becoming a sustaining member and attending an event, you can also make the Trust your charity of choice. As an IRS-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Purchase via AmazonSmile to benefit the Trust
Donate artifacts and silent auctions
Not comfortable making a gift online? We invite you to mail a check to the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation at PO Box 1336, Oshkosh, WI 54903
How Your Sponsorship Helps Our Mission
Make a meaningful contribution to Wisconsin’s communities by supporting the documentation and rehabilitation of the state’s endangered historic places. Each and every donation contributes to our work in preserving legacies throughout Wisconsin. We’ve outlined several ways to sponsor our organization below.
By supporting us, you are not only preserving the state’s past, but also investing in a more vibrant present and sustainable future. Historic preservation is one of the best ways to create thriving neighborhoods, foster a sense of community, and promote economic development.
The Trust is dedicated to achieving these goals by preserving the state’s historic buildings and landscapes that represent the heart of our communities. Your sponsorship will enable our teams to expand our vision.
Shop through AmazonSmile
Shop at smile.amazon.com and designate the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation as your charity of choice. AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible Amazon purchases to a charity of your choice. Get started by shopping at smile.amazon.com. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you.
Gift of stock
Gift of stock to the Wisconsin Trust for Historic Preservation may help you avoid paying capital gains on the appreciated value of stock if you hold in publicly traded companies. The amount you can deduct for a contribution of ordinary income property is its fair market value minus the amount that would be ordinary income or short-term capital gain if you sold the property for its fair market value. Generally, this rule limits the deduction to your basis in the property.
Please contact the Trust to discuss your donation procedures. We recommend donors consult with their attorney or accountant before making the gift as well.
Making a bequest
Bequests are gifts that are made through a living trust or will. They allow donors to make a significant amount of gift while still having access and control over their assets when they are alive. The gift can be a specific amount or percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other provisions have been satisfied. You should speak with the attorney who is preparing your will about how you would like to make your bequest.
Donate artifacts and silent auctions
We are dedicated to ensuring important historic resources are in good hands, receive proper conservation, and pass down to future generations. Please contact us if you have something you’d like to donate for silent auctions.
