Support Sonoma Valley History
Your financial donation enables the Society to fulfill its mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the story of our community as told by many voices throughout Sonoma Valley history. Because of your support, we are able to maintain the Sonoma Valley History Museum and present special exhibits, events, and lectures among other educational activities.
Other ways to help
- Become a Member
- Legacy Giving
- Tax-Wise Giving with Your IRA Required Minimum Distribution
- Donating Stock
- Be a Business Partner
Prefer to mail a check? Please download this form:
Mail a check made payable to:
Sonoma Valley Historical Society
P.O. Box 861
Sonoma, California 95476
Interested in making a more substantial investment in Sonoma Valley Historical Society (SVHS)? We thank you and are delighted to speak with you about funding opportunities. Please email Patricia Cullinan, President
Member Benefits:
Friend:
- Complimentary print copy of quarterly newsletter
- Invitation to Summer and Holiday parties
- Discounted entry to events, lectures, and tours
Contributor – all benefits above plus:
- Free or discounted entry to events, lectures, and tours for you and your family
Supporter – all benefits above plus:
- 1 hours of assisted research at Marcy House Archives & Research Center
Patron – all benefits above plus:
- 2 hours of assisted research at Marcy House Archives & Research Center
- Sonoma Valley insulated water bottle
Benefactor – all benefits above plus:
- Personal recognition as a Benefactor on Donor Board
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Take Advantage of Your Employer’s Donation Matching Program:
If you work for, or are retired from, a company with a matching gift program, your gift may be eligible for a match. Please obtain the proper forms from your Human Resources department.
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Give a Memorial Gift:
To honor the memory of a family member or friend by contributing to Sonoma Valley Historical Society, please write us at the above address and include the name of the individual you are honoring. Please state the designation of the gift, if you wish. We will contact the family to inform them that a donation has been made.
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Donate Securities, Stocks, or Mutual Funds:
To transfer securities electronically from a brokerage account, you will need the following information:
Brokerage Firm: Edward Jones
DTC Number: 0057
Account Name: Sonoma Valley Historical Society
Please contact Lindsey Stone at Edward Jones (707) 996-4086 for account information to make a transfer.
Join Our Legacy Circle by including the Society in your Estate Plan:
By including Sonoma Valley Historical Society in your estate plan, you can both honor the past and bring it to life for future generations. Many tax-wise options are available for planned giving, such as bequests, charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUT), charitable remainder annuity trusts (CRAT) and gift annuities. Seek the advice of a qualified estate and/or tax professional when considering any form of a planned gift. To learn more about the Legacy Circle, please contact Patricia Cullinan, Board President, at info@sonomavalleyhistory.org.
Support the Sonoma Valley Historical Society when you Shop Online:
Shopping at Sonoma Market? Donate to us through the Nugget Market Community Scrip Program
- Sign Up at: Nugget Market charity signup
- Indicate Sonoma Valley Historical Society Inc. as your charity
Sonoma Valley Historical Society Donor Privacy Policy
Sonoma Valley Historical Society values our donors’ privacy. We will not sell, trade or share a donor’s personal information with anyone else, nor send mailings on behalf other organizations. We will only share personal information once the donor has given the Society specific permission to do so. Any credit card information a donor provides for online donation transactions is immediately destroyed and used only for that transaction.
SVHS 501(c)3 non-profit corporation; federal tax ID number is 94-2430797. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for your particular situation.