We're especially grateful and excited to share that our Founder Dr. John C. Stauffer has donated $50,000 to our endowment, with an additional pledge to match all donations made this Fall/Winter up to $50,000!
We're able to achieve so much together, and everything we do is made possible thanks to our community support.
Whether contributing towards our endowment, our annual operating funds or special funded projects and sponsorships, each tax-deductible gift has a big impact on our mission to steward the region's cultural and natural resources.
In celebration of this $50,000 Matching Campaign pledge, we consulted with our donors, staff, and volunteers to offer up some intriguing Funded Projects that require sponsoring. Have a look at the list and let us know how you'd like to contribute!
Just name the project in the note on any donation and we'll be tracking the progress. Reach out to us for more details, and thank you again for being part of our community in this exciting 30th Anniversary year.
Our partnerships with local organizations and businesses have been invaluable to our growth, with new sponsors including Mercersburg Academy, F+M Trust, Washington County Visitors Bureau, M+T Bank, Americana Corner, Fast Ink, Native Niche, Liberty Auto and Tire, Lady Moon Farms and foundations like the Kermit and Clarisse Hicks Foundation and t Thomas G. & Nancy H. Burkey Fund, a charitable fund of the Franklin County Community Foundation funding new projects to improve our interpretation.
We are thankful for all those who have supported us!
Whether donating $10, $100, $1000, $10,000 or $100,000 we are grateful for your support, and hope you’ll join us in expanding the Future of the Frontier at the Conococheague Institute
Your tax-deductible gift of any size does make a difference.
You can donate online through PayPal, or mail a check payable to The Conococheague Institute at:
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236.
Or stop by in person and talk to us about how your donation can make a difference. We are available by appointment, and the Visitor Center is open Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Become a Sustaining Donor
Every week we aim to provide a relaxing natural environment to our visitors, and historical programming to keeps the early American cultural heritage alive.
For those that support us through donations, we now have the ability to accept recurring donations online via PayPal. Remember all donations are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support!
Lucas Lapole Memorial Fund - Providing a foundation to ensure Interns develop the career skills they need.
For several years now CI has maintained a memorial fund in honor of Lucas Lapole, a former CI intern, turned staffer who tragically passed away in 2018.
This fund is solely to be used to benefit interns to the Conococheague Institute either through stipends or hiring. By enticing and training students in historical preservation and museum management we not only benefit their own career development, but ensure CI has a constant stream of fresh ideas and energy.
If you would to support this future development simply note "Lapole Memorial Fund" in the notation of your check donation or add a note to your PayPal contribution.
If you have already given to The Conococheague Institute this fiscal year, thank you.
If you have any questions about your giving record, please contact The Conococheague Institute at 717-328-2800 or send an email to mwedd@cimlg.org. Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
The Board and Staff of the Conococheague Institute
Estate Bequests
As a more lasting gift, you may wish to consider remembering C.I. in your estate planning. Our Executive Director, Matthew Wedd would be happy to speak with you about opportunities available to assure future generations remember our shared heritage.
Other Ways to Give:
Appreciated Securities:
- Giving stock may be tax advantageous.
Planned Gifts:
- Wills & Bequests
- Charitable Gift Annuities
- Life Insurance Policies
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
Call the Conococheague Institute at 717-328-2800 or email mwedd@cimlg.org for additional information.
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