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Thank you for your gift!

 

Your generosity shines bright. Your support helps illuminate the historic places that make the Cincinnati region unforgettable.

 

Every dollar you give lights the way for strong, sustainable neighborhoods, protects irreplaceable resources and fuels the economic vibrancy that historic places uniquely spark. Preservation isn’t just about saving buildings. It’s about strengthening the fabric of our communities, supporting local businesses and ensuring the character and culture we cherish remain part of a thriving, resilient future.

 

Because of you, our shared history continues to guide residents, visitors and businesses toward a deeper connection with the region we call home.

 

Thank you for being one of the stars that keeps preservation moving forward.

Support Cincinnati Preservation's Guiding Lights Fund Drive

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Let’s honor our history together.

 

Be in touch to explore giving options that work best for you by contacting us at susan@cincinnatipreservation.org or 513.246.2043.

 

Thank you for investing in places that matter! 

Ways to Give

Donate

 Donate online
One-time or recurring gifts can be made easily and securely from the form above. 

 

Donate via mail by sending a check payable to:
Cincinnati Preservation
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214

 

Donate via phone by calling:
513.246.2043

 

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. What is more, some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, contact your HR department or reach out to Susan Casey. 

 

Honor the life of a special person with a gift to Cincinnati Preservation where their legacy will be remembered. 

 

Maximize current income tax deductibility to focus your support where and when it’s needed most. 

 

Cincinnati Preservation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

 

Please direct your gifts to:

Cincinnati Preservation
812 Dayton Street
Cincinnati, OH 45214

 

Provide a legacy through planned giving with a gift to Cincinnati Preservation as part of your financial and estate planning.  Our legal name is Cincinnati Preservation Association, and our tax ID # is 31-6049618.  For more information see our Legacy Circle Planned Giving page.

 

Donating stock instead of cash can have many benefits for you and can be a convenient way to support Cincinnati Preservation. 

 

For audit and acknowledgement purposes, please call or write us with information about each gift of stock that is to be transferred. We will need your name, contact information, name of security, number of shares, approximate value and date of the transfer, and whether you prefer to remain anonymous.

Bank instructions for stock transfers can be provided by emailing Susan Casey, our Development Director, at susan@cincinnatipreservation.org. 

 

For individuals who are 70 ½ or older, the IRA Charitable Rollover (Qualified Charitable Distribution) is a tax-savvy way to support Cincinnati Preservation. If you are 72 and required to make annual withdrawals from an IRA account, these otherwise taxable distributions may satisfy your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and exclude these funds from your taxable income.

 

You (and your spouse) can each transfer a total of up to $100,000 annually, to charities such as Cincinnati Preservation, for a purpose that you choose. 

 

 

Cincinnati Preservation also accepts gifts of real estate which we are uniquely positioned to steward. Contribution of real estate, both residential and commercial, have been important in aiding the work of our mission over the years. Making a gift of property to Cincinnati Preservation enables you to preserve your home, give a lasting gift to your community and participate directly in the preservation of Greater Cincinnati’s cultural and architectural heritage. Plus there are tax advantages for you such as: 

  • avoiding capital gains tax on the property’s appreciated value
  • receiving a charitable deduction from income taxes
  • removing the value of the property from your estate for estate tax purposes
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