Donations
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to MARAC's mission and programs which provide both individual and collective support to archivists and repositories in the Mid-Atlantic region. Donate online at Donation Form.
Disaster Relief Fund helps archives and special collections repositories within the MARAC region in their time of greatest need.
Graduate Scholarship Fund provides for the Graduate School Archival Education Scholarship which is awarded annually to a graduate student who lives or attends school in the MARAC region.
Archival Education Fund supports an array of MARAC educational initiatives, such as providing scholarships to MARAC workshops and conferences, stipends for MARAC meeting attendance, and scholarships to other archival industry seminars.
C. Herbert Finch Online Publication Award Fund provides for this award which honors online publications including virtual exhibitions, websites and web pages devoted to the promotion and use of archival materials.
General Operating Fund supports the programs and services available to our membership.
Other Ways to Support MARAC
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to MARAC, a 501(c)(3) qualified organization. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions for the year, as long as certain rules are met. In addition to the benefit of giving to MARAC, the QCD will reduce your taxable income by the amount donated. Please contact your IRA’s custodian (where your IRA is held) for the step-by-step process to make a QCD.
Memorial Gifts
Financial gifts in memory of a friend or loved one are a wonderful way to honor that individual and to support MARAC. These unrestricted gifts ensure a legacy for the individual, as well as funding essential to the viability of programs for future members. If there is someone who should receive notification of your gift, please be sure to include contact information; notifications do not include the gift amount.
Obituary Language
For obituary announcements, we suggest the following language, which can be tailored:
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). Please direct your contributions in memory of (the name of your friend or loved one). Visit https://www.marac.info/donate- to make an online payment, or mail your gift to MARAC, Dickinson College, PO Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013. Contact the MARAC Development Coordinator at [email protected] with questions.
Planned Giving
Philanthropy is not just for the wealthy. Archivists from all walks of life can create meaningful legacies by making bequests or naming MARAC as a beneficiary of their retirement plans. Including MARAC in your plans will ensure a strong, supportive association for generations to come. Please contact the MARAC Development Coordinator at [email protected] to let us know of your intent so that MARAC can recognize your generosity as part of the MARAC Legacy Society.
Bequests are easy to arrange, will not impact your current lifestyle, and can be easily modified. We recommend that you consult with an estate planning attorney for advice tailored to your situation. The following language serves as samples of bequest language.
Specific Gift Language
I give and devise to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Inc. (Tax ID# 23-7346917), incorporated in Delaware with offices in Carlisle, PA, the sum of $___________ (or asset of _____________________) to be used for general support (or for the support of __________________________ fund or program).
Residual Gift Language
A residual bequest designates funds after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Inc. (Tax ID# 23-7346917), incorporated in Delaware with offices in Carlisle, PA, all (or _____%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Contingent Gift Language
MARAC can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference, Inc. (Tax ID# 23-7346917), incorporated in Delaware with offices in Carlisle, PA, the sum of $ _________ (or ______% of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
For questions and information about giving opportunities, please contact the MARAC Development Coordinator at [email protected]. |
