Ways to Give

Why do you love Kentucky history?

Is it because of a memorable school field trip to see a Kentucky treasure? Or perhaps a teacher who made a positive impact in your life? Is it because you understand the relationship between the past and the present, and that having knowledge of the past helps us prepare for the future?

Whatever the reasons, the Kentucky Historical Society knows that you love Kentucky history and appreciates your support. Your tax-deductible gift to the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Foundation will fund exhibits, collections, educational programs and outreach. KHS and the KHS Foundation greatly appreciates all donors and offers many different ways to give.


Make Your Gift Today!

Join other donors who have taken steps to make a difference in preserving and sharing Kentucky's past.

If you prefer to give online, donate now on the KHS Foundation giving page.

The KHS Foundation currently accepts checks by mail or credit cards by phone.

Kentucky Historical Society Foundation
P.O. Box 6856
Frankfort, KY 40602
502-564-1792, ext. 4451
samuel.richardson@ky.gov

To arrange a donation of stock or a planned gift, please call or visit the office at 100 W. Broadway in downtown Frankfort.


Annual Fund

Donations to the Annual Fund are the backbone of KHS programming, providing resources for students and educators, researchers and communities in all 120 Kentucky counties.

Annual gifts of $100 or more qualify for special recognition at the Center for Kentucky History:

$100 - Pathway Through History
Personalized brick placed outside the Center for Kentucky History

$200 - Kentucky Family Tree
Engraved bronze leaf in the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

$500 - Kentucky Family Tree
Engraved bronze stone in the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

$1,000 - Kentucky Family Tree
Engraved bronze acorn in the Martin F. Schmidt Research Library


Major Gifts

Abraham Lincoln Society
$25,000 and up - Major Donor Recognition


Kentucky Treasures Endowment Fund
Help keep Kentucky's treasures in the commonwealth. This endowed fund helps KHS purchase, preserve and present the state's treasures.

Kentucky History Legacy Club
Make a planned gift through a will or trust provision, life insurance policy, retirement account designation, charitable remainder or lead trust, gift annuity or life estate agreement.

Named Spaces
Contact KHS Foundation staff at 502-564-1792, ext. 4451 for details about naming opportunities.

Sponsor
Your company or organization can visibly partner with KHS on a wide range of statewide special events, family activities and other public programs.


Additional Resources

View a copy of the KHS Foundation privacy policies .

View the 2011-12 Annual Report, 2010-11 Annual Report for a detailed listing of revenue, gifts and KHS members. For more information on the financial status of the KHS Foundation, see the 2007 Foundation 990.

Still not convinced that your gift can make a difference? Watch "I Love Kentucky History" - Helping Students and Educators to see how KHS programs impact students and teachers across Kentucky!