Your generosity is vital to the preservation and promulgation of local history, nature and art.

Thank you so much for your commitment to keeping the Genesee Country Village & Museum flourishing. We greatly appreciate all donations, large and small, from both individuals and corporate sponsors.

For your convenience, we’ve developed the following programs to assist you:

Planned Giving

By including the museum in your will, you are giving a gift to future generations of museum guests. Your gift can support museum operations or a specific program, and can have significant tax benefits. To learn more, e-mail Susan Duffin, Director of Development or call (585) 294-8252.

Corporate Giving

There are many opportunities for businesses and corporations to support the GCV&M including: sponsorship, corporate membership and philanthropic gifts. To learn more, e-mail Alan Braun, Director of Development or call (585) 294-8242.

Founders’ Circle

For your convenience, we’ve divided significant donations into categories, each with its associated benefits. All categories at these levels entitle you to special Founders’ Circle events and advantages, including coveted trout fishing privileges* on Oatka Creek.

Founders’ Circle Levels:

• Sylvester Hosmer Society $500/year
  • All the benefits of a Premier membership, plus…
  • Invitation to Founders’ Circle events
  • Preferred parking for special events
  • Hiking, picnicking and fishing privileges on Oatka Creek property (certain restrictions apply)
     
• Julia Hyde Society $1,000/year
  • All the benefits of Sylvester Hosmer Society, plus…
  • Behind-the-scenes museum tour
     
• Micah Brooks Society $2,500/year
  • All the benefits of Julia Hyde Society, plus…
  • Special event with the museum president
     
• John Hamilton Society $5,000/year
  • All the benefits of Micah Brooks Society, plus…
  • Admission for four to Yuletide in the Country program
  • Special nature hike for up to 10 people
     
• Dr. Frederick Backus Society $10,000 or more /year
  • All the benefits of John Hamilton Society, plus…
  • Special nature hike for up to 15 people

*Certain restrictions apply.