Gift Support & Donations
There are many ways to help LCMM with a gift of property (which might be sold by the Museum in mutual agreement with you) or through donations of objects appropriate for addition to museum collections or for use in museum programs. The museum also benefits from gifts of services.
If you are considering gifts of these types, it is best to contact the museum before you make your donation, to ensure that it is appropriate and handled according to your wishes.
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, Inc. has been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service. All gifts to LCMM are tax deductible according to law and will be acknowledged promptly. Tax laws may require donors who wish to take a tax deduction to obtain an appraisal before making their gifts.
Examples of gifts of property, tangible goods, and services include:
- Real estate
- Boats & motors (historic examples for collections or active vessels for re-sale)
- Trailers
- Equipment and tools
- Construction supplies
- Furnishings
- Raffle prizes
- Maintenance and construction services
- Technical and professional services
- Models
Examples of gifts to the permanent collection of the museum include:
- Paintings
- Photographs
- Diaries
- Maps and charts
- Research materials
Current Fundraising Initiatives
- The Annual Campaign—gifts for annual operations
- LCMM Endowment Campaign—gifts to perpetuate LCMM for the future
- Sponsorships—for special projects, programs, and events
- Boat Donations—for resale to benefit education programs
- The LCMM Fundraiser—a fundraiser to support educational programs
Ways to Give
- Cash, check, or Visa/Master Card
- Stocks and securities
- Property, tangible goods, and services
- Bequests and other Planned Gifts
- Make a Donation Now Online
Contact the Development Department at 802-475-2022, email info@lcmm.org