Help Preserve the People, Places, and Stories of Germanna
Consider making your gift monthly to provide steady, year-round support for Germanna’s archaeology, preservation, and educational programs.
Monthly donors are the most valuable supporters for small nonprofits. Consider making your gift monthly to provide steady, year-round support for Germanna’s archaeology, preservation, and educational programs.
Monthly donors are the most valuable supporters for small nonprofits.
Every gift—large or small—helps Historic Germanna continue its work preserving historic places and uncovering the stories of the people who shaped this region.
More than 90% of Historic Germanna’s funding comes from contributions from individuals like you.
Thank you for supporting this work.
Your Gift Supports
Your contribution helps Historic Germanna steward remarkable historic sites and discoveries, including:
• The 1714/1717 Fort Germanna archaeology site
• Lt. Gov. Alexander Spotswood’s Enchanted Castle and the Ft. Germanna archaeology site
• Salubria, the 1757 Georgian manor house
• The Peter Hitt Farm and historic cemetery
• The 170-acre Siegen Forest trail system, Germanna Ford Boat Launch and Rapidan River landscape
Your support also helps expand educational programs, archaeological research, and genealogical resources that connect people across the country to Germanna’s history.
Historic Germanna accepts gifts in several forms, including:
• Credit card donations through this secure form
• Checks mailed to Historic Germanna
• Gifts of stock or appreciated securities
• Qualified charitable distributions from retirement accounts
These options may provide additional tax advantages—please consult your financial advisor.
For assistance with stock gifts, wire transfers, or other giving options, please contact Historic Germanna at 540-423-1700.Please remember Historic Germanna in your estate plans and will. MORE INFORMATION
Did you know your employer may match your gift?
Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double the impact of your contribution to Historic Germanna.
Our nonprofit tax ID is 54-6048585.
Historic Germanna is committed to transparency and accountability. Our Form 990 filings and audited financial statements are available below for public review.
These reports demonstrate our commitment to responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
Form 990
Audited Financial Statements
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
Thank you for considering a gift to Historic Germanna.
In addition to cash, check and credit card, We also accept gifts of stock, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets.
Please contact Barbara Bounds at (540) 423-1700 or foundation@germanna.org with questions or to notify us of your donation. Unless otherwise noted, all gifts will be used for unrestricted purposes to support our mission.
Gifts of securities such as stock, mutual fund shares, or other appreciated assets can be a tax-efficient tool for making a donation. Please consult with your tax preparer or financial advisor, but in most instances, you may be able to take a tax deduction for the full fair market value of a gift of securities, avoiding capital gains tax.
Contact us for the required information to make a stock gift today.
Gifts can be wire transferred directly to Historic Germanna. So that we may acknowledge your gift promptly, please include both your name and The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia, Inc. in your transfer instructions.
If you must take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRRA, talk to your financial advisor about how you can donate directly to Historic Germanna. You can support Historic Germanna while reducing your taxable income through a qualified charitable distribution to The Memorial Foundation of the Germanna Colonies in Virginia, Inc. from an eligible retirement account.
This special gift supports our mission while reducing your taxable income. Contact your retirement plan administrator or financial advisor for additional information.
Thank you for supporting our Germanna legacy with your gift to Historic Germanna!
