FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - DONATIONS & MEMBERSHIP
DONATIONS
Donations are used to support the various programs and initiatives of the Utah Historical Society. This includes community and school programs, scholarly publications, our historical object collections, and more.
A donation is a charitable contribution to the Utah Historical Society that is completely tax-deductible. A membership includes various benefits based on the contribution amount.
Yes. There are no goods or services associated with charitable donations to the Utah Historical Society, so you may contribute through your DAF. Consult your financial advisor for more information about this process. Utah Historical Society Memberships may not be paid through DAFs, however, because of the benefits provided.
Contributions may be made through our website at any time, or you can send us a check. Please make checks payable to Utah Historical Society and mail them to us at 3760 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106.
Absolutely! For each contribution you will receive a separate acknowledgement letter that includes tax information for that gift. You should keep each of these letters you receive.
For-profit corporations are invited to become sponsors of one of our many programs. Non-profit organizations such as libraries, schools, museums, and historical societies can become organizational members of the Utah Historical Society and receive all of the benefits included. If you are interested in receiving the Utah Historical Quarterly as a sole benefit, you can join through UIP as an institutional member. (UIP members are not connected to the Utah Historical Society and will not receive any additional benefits or customer support through UHS).
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership is more than a donation; it is a community. By joining the Utah Historical Society as a member, you gain access to increased communication, invitations, and other perks we reserve for our members. In the coming years we anticipate adding new benefits for members at every level, so you can enjoy more access and engagement with Utah Historical Society programs, events, and collections.
After you join or renew your membership, you will receive an email or letter (depending on your communication preference) that includes a summary of the benefits you receive at your membership level. If you are unable to locate this document at any point during the year, please contact us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, email, address, and phone number so we can be sure we are checking the correct record.
Your membership number appears on the letter and email you receive after you join or renew each year. If you are unable to locate this document, please contact us at [email protected] to request your membership number. Please be sure to include your name, email, address, and phone number so we can be sure we are checking the correct record.
Generally yes, although some of your contribution amount may include goods-and services provided through your membership benefits. You should receive a letter in the mail after you join or renew with specific tax information. Please consult your own tax professional about the deductibility of your donation.
Because there are often goods and services provided through membership benefits, we are not able to accept any membership contributions through Donor Advised Funds.
Absolutely! You can make that selection when you are purchasing the membership by checking the box that indicates “This membership is a gift.”
You will receive a renewal notice via email or letter (depending on your communication preference) six weeks in advance of your membership’s expiration. You will receive two additional notifications before your membership expires. You can renew your membership any time before the expiration date.
When you receive a membership renewal notice, simply visit our renewal page or follow the link in the email you received to complete that process.
You may disregard the notice. Sometimes it takes a few days to process a renewal. If you continue to receive renewal notices, please contact us at [email protected].
Send an email to [email protected] and let us know what needs to be corrected, we will take care of it!
Yes! We want to ensure continued access. Please alert us of mailing address and email address changes by sending an email to [email protected] to update your membership. Please be sure to include your name, email, and phone number so we can be sure we are editing the correct record.
You are able to unsubscribe from all email communications by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive from UHS. If you choose to unsubscribe, please remember that you will no longer receive any email communication from UHS.
Non-profit organizations such as libraries, schools, museums, and historical societies can become organizational members of the Utah Historical Society and receive all of the benefits included [link]. If you are interested in receiving the Utah Historical Quarterly as a sole benefit, you can join through UIP as an institutional member [link]. (UIP members are not connected to the Utah Historical Society and will not receive any additional benefits or customer support through UHS). For-profit corporations are invited to become sponsors [link] of one of our many programs.
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Feel free to email us any time at [email protected].
If you prefer to call, you can call us during business hours at (801) 245-7231.