SUPPORT

GIVING PRIORITIES

We invite you to financially support the work of the Grand Traverse Historic Council. Our needs for your consideration are listed below:

OUR DIGITAL COLLECTION

Gifts help us to create a catalog of compelling stories. We will use hundreds of stories about people, places and things in the Grand Traverse Region to bring history to life.
Professionally-produced 1-10” mini documentaries cover dozens of subjects – lumbering, farming, railroads, shipping, commerce and so forth.
Oral histories enable us to capture first-hand accounts from yesteryear. Their experiences illuminate a particular era, location or event. All are equally valuable. It’s especially important to preserve the memories of our elders to ensure their story is documented and remains available.
Researchers, writers and producers cooperate to produce accurate and appealing stories.

If you have any questions about making a gift to our digital collection, please click the FAQ tab.

EQUIPMENT

If you have any questions about making a gift to equipment, please click the FAQ tab.

OPERATIONS

As with all nonprofits, we require a continuing stream of funds to support office expenses, supplies, website security, advertising, professional legal and accounting counsel.

If you have any questions about making a gift to operations, please click the FAQ tab.

BUILDING FUND

It’s our vision to have a welcoming home for residents and visitors alike to come see, learn and then go explore the treasures of the Grand Traverse.

If you have any questions about making a gift to our building fund, please click the FAQ tab.

GIVING CONTACT

If you have any questions about making a gift to the needs listed above, please contact:

Beth Stoner Wiegand: beth.stoner1001@gmail.com

EIN/Tax ID Number: 81-3688129

WAYS TO GIVE

There are many ways to invest in the mission of the Grand Traverse Heritage Council. We are happy to answer any questions you might have about the following options:

Credit Card and/or Check

The easiest and fastest way to support the Grand Traverse Heritage Council is by making an online gift through our website using the Give page. You can also mail a check, made out to Grand Traverse Heritage Council, to:

Grand Traverse Heritage Council
PO Box 169
Traverse City, Michigan 49686

Appreciated Securities and Wire Instructions

Gifts of appreciated securities such as stocks and bonds are always welcome. For more instructions on transferring a gift of appreciated securities or to receive instructions for wiring a gift to Longyear, please contact Cindy Chormann Hann at: chann0418@gmail.com

Donor Advised Funds

Gifts from Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) offer many advantages to the donor. You may open a DAF with a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or the philanthropic branch of a financial institution. You will receive an immediate tax-deduction for your contributions to the DAF and can subsequently recommend grants from the fund to qualified nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations such as Grand Traverse Heritage Council. Your contributions to a DAF are invested and grow tax-free, allowing you to make the most of your money when supporting charitable institutions.

IRA “Rollover” Gifts

If you are 70½ or older, you can make tax-free charitable contributions to the Grand Traverse Heritage Council directly from your IRA. Known as qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), these payouts are excluded from IRA withdrawals that are otherwise reported as taxable income.

Additionally, once you’ve reached age 73, you must take an annual required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA. A QCD gift to Grand Traverse Heritage Council can satisfy some or all of your RMD requirements, supporting our work while helping you avoid taxes or penalties.

Planned Giving

Making a planned gift is a wonderful way to support the Grand Traverse Heritage Council while also accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. We invite you to consult with your financial advisor.

Make a gift online

To make a secure online contribution, click the button below.

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