Steilacoom Historical Museum Association
Donations to SHMA

Individuals or organizations may also support the work of SHMA through special donations of money or property.  The donation or selling of property for a reasonable price has allowed SHMA to obtain title to significant historic buildings.  Since SHMA is a non-profit volunteer organization, there may be opportunities for tax savings through your gifts.  





The restoration of SHMA’s historic properties has been possible through the hard work of Association members, the generous support of the community, and through significant grants from the following agencies and foundations:  

SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE) 

WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY HERITAGE RESOURCES CENTER 

BEN CHENEY FOUNDATION 

FUCHS FOUNDATION 

KILWORTH FOUNDATIONS

If you would like to donate a special gift of money, please contact us at SteilacoomHistorical@gmail.com or call us at (253)584-4133.  Thank you for your interest in the preservation of history in Washington's first incorporated town.

EASY ways to help, just by doing your regular shopping: 

AmazonSmile: You Shop, Amazon Gives  Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization you choose. When you designate SHMA as your charity, and then make sure to access Amazon through AmazonSmile.com, you'll earn a donation for your favorite historical society.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards Sign up for this program and earn donations for SHMA every time you shop using your Fred Meyer Rewards Card. You keep all your usual benefits (points, coupons, rebates, etc) and Fred Meyer donates to us! 

Endowment Giving Opportunity

Consider leaving a legacy of historic preservation by remembering SHMA in your estate planning. Learn more about planned giving:

1. Visit Leave10.org for general information
2. Download and read the brochure below 

Our brochure includes information about how you can be part of our endowment campaign, which will ensure the successful preservation of Steilacoom history for many generations to come. 

Learn about planned giving and the importance of striving to leave 10% of your estate to charity

When you're ready to talk about estate planning or the endowment campaign, call us at (253) 584-4133.