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Bayfield Heritage Association is a completely donor-funded non-profit organization. We are a 501(c)3. Donations are tax deductible within applicable laws. Please review all of your giving options and make a donation today!
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We rely on financial support from individuals like you to help us develop and share free educational programming and exhibits and offer a free local history museum.
Your generous donations also help us provide public access to our rich and growing collection of local archives while keeping them safe and preserved.
We know there are many worthy causes and we hope that BHA is at the top of your list when it comes to sharing your time and resources! Whether it’s a one-time or monthly gift, please consider donating today!
Did you know?
Because of your continued support, landmarks like Fountain Garden Park and the Old City Jail are safely under the care of Bayfield Heritage Association.
Give Now
Giving is easy! You have the option to donate securely online using a debit or credit card (no PayPal account required), or you can simply mail a check, made out to the Bayfield Heritage Association, to: PO Box 137, Bayfield, WI 54814.
Be A Sustainer
When you donate using PayPal (credit or debit card), you have the option to set up a recurring gift by checking the box: “Make this a monthly donation.” You can enter whatever monthly amount you wish.
Bayfield Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Become a Sustaining Donor
Every gift—no matter the size—helps ensure Bayfield’s history is preserved, celebrated, and shared while keeping up in facility maintenance and other general costs. Consider becoming a monthly donor today and join us in keeping history alive.
Your monthly gift to the Bayfield Heritage Association (BHA) helps us preserve and share the rich stories of Bayfield’s past—while keeping our programs free and accessible to all.
Here are some examples of expenses that your recurring gift could cover for BHA:
$10/month: A monthly gift at this level could help BHA cover essential technology costs, like our annual Zoom subscription, so we can continue offering free, engaging virtual programs to the community.
$30/month: A monthly gift at this level could help BHA host educational events by covering speaker stipends and the cost to professionally record and produce videos for future viewing.
$60/month: A monthly gift at this level could helps BHA support the creation of exhibits with interpretive materials that bring unique Bayfield stories to life.
When you donate using PayPal (credit or debit card), you have the option to set up a recurring gift by checking the box: “Make this a monthly donation.” You can enter whatever monthly amount you wish.
Other Ways to Give
Bayfield Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Contact us if you have any questions.
Make an Immediate Impact
Determine what’s right for your particular situation by consulting with your tax or financial professional. Review the options displayed at right.
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Stock Gift
Gifts of securities, including appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds, may provide special tax advantages. By donating appreciated securities that you have owned for longer than one year, you receive the same income tax savings as you would by making a gift of cash or by check. You also avoid tax on the capital gains built up in donated securities.
BHA is set up to receive gifts of stock. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist in this process.
Bayfield Heritage Association’s Tax EIN is: 39-1307338
IRA Rollover Gift
Often referred to as “qualified charitable distributions” or “QCDs” — they can be an easy and effective way to make a gift to BHA. IRA owners age 70 ½ or older can make a direct, tax-free transfer of up to $100,000 a year from their individual retirement account to a public charity like BHA. Talk with your financial advisor to learn more about setting this up.
Bayfield Heritage Association’s Tax EIN is: 39-1307338
Gifts of Real Estate
Retained life estate in property may generate a current income tax deduction by giving a home or land to BHA, while retaining the right to use the property during your lifetime. The property will also be removed from your taxable estate.
A gift of real estate may be a principal residence or vacation home, a farm, a commercial building, a subdivision lot or unimproved land. The gift may be the entire property or a fractional interest in the property.
To optimize these advantages, the donor should own the real estate for at least one year, and the property should not be encumbered by a mortgage or other debt.
Contact your financial advisor or attorney to explore your specific situation and how to structure a gift of real estate to BHA.
Donor Advised Fund
If you make annual donations to multiple nonprofits, a donor advised fund (DAF) may be a good option for you. A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows you to invest, grow and give to charities out of one consolidated account. It can help you maximize your charitable contributions in a tax advantaged way.
Bayfield Heritage Association’s Tax EIN is: 39-1307338
Employer Matching
Many employers support charitable giving through matching gift programs. If you are interested in learning more about this method of giving, please contact your employer’s HR department to explore available options.
Memorial or Tribute
Wondering what to give a friend or family member for a holiday or special occasion? Honor that person with a special gift in their name to Bayfield Heritage Association.
We will notify that special person or their family with an acknowledgement of your gift, along with recognition in our print and online publications.
Contact us for more information.
Make a Future Impact
Including BHA in your estate plan may allow you to do more than you thought possible while achieving your own personal and financial goals. Gain potential tax savings and maintain access to your assets in case you need them. Your support will leave a lasting impact for generations to come. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor or attorney about the best options for you and your family.
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Will or Living Trust
Gifts by will or by revocable “living” trust are the most common form of deferred gifts. A bequest is naming a person or recipient of a gift and is contained in a person’s will or revocable (living) trust. The following language is an example of how a bequest to benefit BHA may be worded, for review by you and your attorney:
I give, devise and bequeath to the Bayfield Heritage Association (BHA), a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Bayfield, Wisconsin, _____ percent of my residual estate (or a specific bequest of $__________, or other personal or real property appropriately described) for (a specific program or unrestricted use), to be used in accordance with the terms of the most recent written directive I have signed with BHA, and, if none exists, to be used as directed by the Board of Directors at BHA.
Retirement Plans
Gifts of retirement plans name the Bayfield Heritage Association as a primary or contingent beneficiary of a retirement account (e.g. IRA, SEP, 401(k), 403(b), ESOP, etc.). This gift may enable you to make a larger gift than you anticipated because income and estate taxes are not imposed when plan assets are distributed to BHA.
Bayfield Heritage Association’s Tax EIN is: 39-1307338
Charitable Trust
Testamentary life-income gifts can be funded through your will and include charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, charitable lead trusts and pooled income funds. While these gift plans will not generate tax savings during your lifetime, they may reduce estate taxes and provide life income for a loved one. Please speak with your financial advisor about these options.
Life Insurance
Gifts of life insurance may name BHA as a primary or contingent beneficiary of your policy. If you retain any control over the policy, no income tax deduction is allowed. However, if BHA is named both the sole owner and beneficiary of a paid-up policy, you may receive an immediate charitable deduction for the lesser of the policy’s fair market value or the net premiums paid. Additional premiums you pay may also be tax deductible.
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Historic Items
We truly value and are thankful for every artifact that finds its way to BHA. Every item we accept must be accessioned and stored properly to ensure its long-term preservation—often in climate-controlled conditions, with specialized boxes, folders, and cataloging systems.
If we accepted every item offered, we’d quickly run out of space and risk neglecting important materials due to overcrowding or disorganization.
If you are looking to donate your historical item, please set up an appointment with a BHA team member or fill out the form here and we will get back to you as quickly as possible to discuss and determine if your archival donation is the right fit for BHA.