Support Oconto County Historical Society
Membership
Become a Member of the Oconto County Historical Society or renew your annual membership. Your support helps fulfill our mission to preserve the rich history of Oconto County.
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Benefits for All Membership Levels:
Donations
In 1940, the Oconto County Historical Society was established to preserve and promote an appreciation of the rich history of Oconto County. That goal continues today. Help us preserve and promote our rich history. Click the link below to donate online with a credit or debit card.
Memorial Donations
You can give to the Oconto County Historical Society in honor or in memory of someone else. Just add their name and information to the donation form when you fill it out. Click the link below to make a memorial donation online with a credit or debit card.
Planned Giving
When you are thinking about how you can create a meaningful and lasting legacy, please consider a gift to the Oconto County Historical Society, Inc. The following are various ways you can accomplish that:
Memorial Gifts and Bequests
Any individual may leave a bequest to the Oconto County Historical Society. A bequest is a gift made through a donor’s will and is free from federal estate tax. Please consider the Oconto County Historical Society in your estate planning. Memorial gifts and bequests are an excellent way to make a meaningful contribution to help preserve and share Oconto County’s rich history. If you wish to make a provision in your will, the following general form is suggested:
“I give to Oconto County Historical Society, a Wisconsin non-profit corporation, located at 915 Park Avenue, Oconto, Wisconsin 54153, the sum of $_____________ or __ % of the residue of my estate (or specifically described property) for general purposes.”
If you have already named the Oconto County Historical Society in your estate planning, we would very much like to acknowledge your generosity and your meaningful gift. Please contact us by filling out the form below.
Endowment
You can make a gift to our endowment that will support the Oconto County Historical Society and its mission into perpetuity by contributing to the endowment fund. Contributing to the endowment fund will support and protect our organization which serves the community for future generations. To contribute to the endowment fund, please complete the form below and we will be in contact with you.
Donating Stocks and Bonds
Individuals may avoid paying capital gains taxes by donating stocks and bonds to the Oconto County Historical Society. Donors are entitled to a charitable income tax reduction equal to the full market value of the stock. Please check with your financial advisor.
Life Income Agreement
A life income agreement allows you to make a substantial capital gift to the Oconto County Historical Society while retaining your income for your lifetime and/or additional beneficiaries. Life income agreements include Pooled Life Income Funds, Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts.
The legal name to include in your plan is: Oconto County Historical Society, Inc.
Tax ID No.: 39-6081208
For more information regarding any giving opportunities outlined above, please complete the form below or contact us at (920) 834-6206.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you enjoy history and are interested in supporting the Oconto County Historical Society, please reach out to us. We have several opportunities available for you to share your talents while experiencing a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community.
The following is a list of opportunities available. Please complete the form below and let us know what areas you are interested in.
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