Become a Sponsor or Donate

Individuals, corporations, and foundations who make a financial contribution can support the Howard County Historical Society in a number of different ways.

Sponsorship opportunities and ways to donate are listed below and are available by calling410-480-3250 or email info@hchsmd.org

SPONSORSHIPS

The Society offers a number of wonderful special events each year. Sponsorships are available for these or you can contact info@hchsmd.org if you would like information about other sponsorships.

Special Event Fundraisers are offered annually and sponsorships are available on a fist-come, first-served basis.

$5,000 Presenting Sponsor Event (event, open house, speaker concert, etc.)

$2,500 Program Sponsor (exhibit, education, speakers, internship, etc.)

PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS

Have you considered leaving a gift from your estate to HCHS? A legacy gift from your will or by designation HCHS as the beneficiary of an account is a wonderful way to make a lasting impact. Making a gift in this manner may reduce the amount of your estate that is subject to taxation. For more information about including HCHS in your estate, please consult your tax or financial advisor for more details.

Bequests and Estate Gifts

A simple way to support HCHS is to remember our organization in a will. An unrestricted gift allows use of the funds where they are need most when received. An attorney can draft a codicil or amendment to an existing living trust or will.

Name HCHS as the Beneficiary of a Retirement Account

Designate HCHS as a full, partial, or contingent beneficiary of a retirement account (IRA, 401(k), 401(b), or pension). The company that holds the account can provide you with the paperwork to change the beneficiary.

Gifts from your IRA:

This opportunity is available to those aged 70.5 or older. You can give any amount per year (gifts of up to $100,000 are eligible for this benefit) from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as HCHS without have to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is commonly called the IRA charitable rollover, but you may see it referred to as a qualified charitable distribution, or QCD for short.

Legal Name: Howard County Historical Society
Tax ID: 084674584

Vehicle Donations

Have a used car that is no longer needed? Consider a tax deductible donation to the Historical Society. 80% of donation proceeds go the the HCHS, 20% goes to the vendor who handles the detail of the transaction. Access our vehicle donation program here or through on our website or by contacting staff for more information at info@hchsmd.org.