Support ACGA
Donations help us continue our mission to research, educate, and encourage appreciation of American Brilliant Cut Glass.
There are several ways you can help ACGA:
Endowment Fund
The ACGA Board of Directors established an Endowment Fund for the purpose of raising funds for pursuing our Founding Principles and Mission Statement. Every contribution to the ACGA Endowment Fund will remain in the fund in perpetuity and will never be spent. Up to 90% of the income generated by the fund’s investments may be used for furthering knowledge, appreciation, education, and historic preservation of rich cut glass from the American Brilliant Period. No less than 10% of the yearly earnings is reinvested in the endowment fund to insure positive growth through the years. A donation to the Endowment Fund is truly "a gift that keeps on giving."
Support the ACGA Endowment Fund by making a tax-deductible donation today:
Special Projects Fund
Upon Board approval, monies in this fund may be used for special projects not covered by the ACGA budget. Such projects promote education about and preservation of American Brilliant cut glass. Recently, special projects monies have been used to fund the scanning of out-of-print catalogs and posting of those catalogs on the Members Only side of the website.
Support ACGA's Special Projects Fund by making a tax-deductible donation today:
ACGA Sponsorship Program
The Sponsorship Program is for those who would like to make gifts over and above dues to help the ACGA. Gifts to the Sponsorship Program help maintain our website, publish The Hobstar, print catalog reproductions, and support other ongoing programs that benefit all members. The Sponsorship Program also provides revenue for the fiscal year, helping to keep our Association financially strong. The ACGA benefits from all levels of contributions:
- Patriot Sponsor $1 - $249
- Silver Sponsor $250 - $749
- Gold Sponsor $750 or more
Support ACGA's Sponsorship Program by making a tax-deductible donation today:
Ways to Give
PAYPAL
The Donate buttons on this page [link to PayPal] where payment can be made by credit card and/or PayPal balance.
CHECK
If you prefer to donate by check, print and fill out the Donation Form and send your check to ACGA, ATTN: BILL EVANS, POB 1147, ELIZABETH, CO 80107-1147.
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION
If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can use Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to make charitable donations directly from your Individual Retirement Account without the amounts being counted as taxable income. This method is especially valuable for retirees who are subject to Required Minimum Distributions, since a QCD can satisfy part or all of that requirement while avoiding the income tax that would normally apply to a distribution.
Over $100,000 per year total (or over $200,000 for joint filers) can be transferred directly to one or more qualified 501(c)(3)s (the limits are indexed for inflation and change every year). Beyond the tax advantages, QCDs can also help donors stay below income thresholds that may affect Medicare premiums, Social Security taxation, or eligibility for other deductions and credits.
If you think a QCD is right for you, contact your IRA custodian. Only your custodian can perform the donation(s). Multiple donations can be made so long as the total amount of donations does not exceed the thresholds above. Please provide the following information to the custodian:
501(c)(3) Name: American Cut Glass Association
501(c)(3) Address: ATTN: BILL EVANS, POB 1147, ELIZABETH, CO 80107-1147
Fund Names and Amounts of Donations
NOTE: The above is not intended to be legal, accounting, or tax advice but has been provided for informational purposes only. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any such transaction.