Contributions and Planned Giving
General Donations
The Noble Maritime Collection is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contributions are tax-deductible. With your generous donations, the art and artifacts in the museum’s collection will be preserved for future generations, and we can also continue to provide our visitors with educational exhibitions and programs.
You can make a donation online via Paypal using the button above or you can mail a check made out to the Noble Maritime Collection to 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301.
You can also contact us at (718) 447-6490 to discuss other methods of contributing.
The Museum Endowment Fund
The Noble Maritime Collection is seeking to shore up its foundation. You can plan for the future with us. We welcome contributions to the Endowment Fund, established in 1999 by a generous gift which is augmented yearly by donors.
Gifts of Art and Artifacts
The museum seeks to house, exhibit and preserve Noble's art and writing for future generations. As a repository of maritime history, we also welcome relevant art and artifacts, especially about Sailors' Snug Harbor. Donors are permitted to deduct the appraisal value of their gift on their tax returns. Also they have the opportunity to put their gift on permanent loan so it can enrich the experience of those who visit the museum.
Membership
Membership in the museum provides several benefits to members, including discounts in the museum shop and invitations to special functions. The museum benefits from having a loyal group of members whose financial support and continuing interest helps ensure the future of the museum.
Wills and Estate Planning
A bequest of a specific item is one way of making a gift through your will. Donors can transfer cash, stocks or property. You may also specify that the museum receive the remainder of your estate after you have designated other gifts. You can donate a percentage of your estate, enabling the museum to benefit as your assets grow. Through the establishment of a trust, life insurance and other estate planning, you can develop a plan that benefits future generations as it benefits the museum. A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) enables you to receive an income tax deduction and reduce your estate taxes while bypassing capital gains tax.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Donating stock is an extremely effective way to help the museum. Donors do not pay a commission to sell the stock, nor do they pay capital gains tax. They are permitted to deduct the full market value of the gift from their income tax. The museum has established an investment account, which is managed by the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.