Here history is hands-on, and you are part of it
Every time you donate or visit, your support is helping us educate, inspire, and build bridges of connection from the past.
Museums enrich our lives – and your support helps make our shared history, art, and nature come to life each day!
We couldn’t do this work without you. Your gifts truly matter.
Click the button to give today, or scroll to see all the ways you can help GCV&M. And watch our video to see what you make possible!
Wish List
You can make a difference at GCV&M today by donating an item or items from our Wish List! Donate the funds for our frequently changing list of essential supplies that make all of our work possible. It takes a village to keep our Village up and running!
Tribute & Memorial Gifts
Honor a special person with a tax-deductible gift made to Genesee Country Village & Museum. It is a meaningful way to mark a special occasion or remember a beloved family member, friend, or respected colleague. Simply put the person’s name in the “honoree” field when giving online, on the memo line of your personal check, or give our staff a call.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs that match their employees’ charitable contributions dollar for dollar. Ask your employer about matching your gift today and double your impact at GCV&M!
Planned Giving & IRA Gifts
There are many ways to build a legacy at GCV&M. As a not-for-profit organization, the Museum can accept required minimum distributions from individual retirement accounts. And when you make a bequest to our Museum, you become a member of our Flint Hill Heritage Society – a group of legacy givers committed to making a transformative impact on our future.
Gifts of Stock
Gifts of appreciated securities, stocks, and mutual funds are another way to maximize the effectiveness of your charitable giving. Ask your tax advisor about the benefits of transferring ownership of these assets to GCV&M.
In-Kind Donations
“In-kind giving” refers to contributions of goods and services that are of value to a nonprofit organization. Businesses do it, corporations do it, and so do individual donors. GCV&M is very fortunate to receive in-kind support from a wide variety of donors. This generous support makes a significant impact on the Museum’s ability to meet its mission. Do you have and item or expertise you think might be helpful to GCV&M? Let us know.
Donate an Object
We appreciate your desire to help us grow the collection at Genesee Country Village & Museum, and are happy to chat with you about the object you are considering donating! We will consider historic objects (decorative and fine art, antiques, other 19th-century artifacts that illuminate the lives of residents of the Genesee Valley Region) up to 1890. We will consider historic costume (clothing and accessories) up to 1910.
Contact Us
Our Development Staff would enjoy the opportunity to walk you through any of our giving options to find what best suits your needs and interests. Please call us today at (585) 294-8253 or email us at development@gcv.org.
You can request a copy of our most recently filed financial report from the Charities Bureau Registry on the New York Attorney General’s website or by contacting us at: Genesee Country Village & Museum, 1410 Flint Hill Rd, Mumford, NY 14511.
Make a gift
As we approach the end of the year, please consider making a gift that supports all we do here at Genesee Country Village & Museum. We couldn’t do it without you – thank you!