BAYFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
SUPPORT US
YOU ARE OUR (HI)STORY!
We rely on financial support from individuals like you to help us develop and share free educational programming, provide access to our rich and growing collection of local archives, offer a free local history museum and much more.
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!
Did you Know?
Because of your continued support, landmarks like the historic Knight Apple Shed, 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.
Additional Support Options:
Volunteer Other Ways to Give
Make an Impact!
The Bayfield Heritage Association exists and continues to thrive thanks to your involvement and support.
Our volunteers and donors have firmly established BHA as a community fixture, now and for many years to come. It is our honor to continue to provide a space for you to participate in and create Bayfield’s history.
Would you consider becoming a sustaining donor?
Here are some examples of expenses that your recurring gift could cover for BHA:
$25/month: A monthly gift at this level could help BHA host a free educational program, providing a speaker stipend and paying a professional to record and produce a video for later viewing.
$50/month: A monthly gift at this level could help BHA develop a new temporary exhibit, producing interpretive materials and prints to display an interesting piece of our Bayfield history.
We’ve put together a list of additional ways for you to support Bayfield Heritage Association’s important work.
Are you ready to make an impact?
Volunteer
Join our great team of volunteers! We have year-round and seasonal opportunities for you to learn new skills, share your existing skills and connect with your community. The Bayfield Heritage Association relies on many dedicated and talented individuals of all ages to carry forward our mission of collecting, preserving and sharing Bayfield’s history.
What’s Your Skill or Passion?
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Guiding Visitors
There are many opportunities including welcoming museum visitors, being a docent and helping with events hosted or sponsored by the museum. No prior experience is necessary. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering for this type of work. 
Research & Archiving
BHA has one of the largest local history archives in the area. We received hundreds of new photos and items each year, all of which are cataloged and inventoried in the Past Perfect museum system.
We need volunteers to scan and enter photographs as well as other materials and objects into our digital archive collection. We also need volunteers to help with research requests. Previous experience is great but we will train you if you have never done anything like this before.
It's a great way to immerse yourself in the history of the area while meeting new friends at the same time.
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering for this type of work.
Presenting
Writing
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering for this type of work.
Photography
Teaching
Gardening or Lawn Care
Cooking & Baking
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering for this type of work.
Leadership
Contact us if you are interested in exploring becoming a member of our Board.
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
BHA is set up to receive gifts of stock. Please contact us and we will be happy to assist in this process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BAYFIELD HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
2023 Museum Hours
Our museum is closed for the season. We will see you again in the summer of 2024!
If you would like to visit by appointment:
Call (715) 779-5958