Welcome to KSHS, Inc. Foundation

You are invited to join the Kansas State Historical Society, Inc. in providing a rich legacy of Kansas history for future generations!

About Us

Annual Report FY2007

Board of Directors

Donor Bill of Rights

Give Now - Online Contribution $ Form

Membership

Publications

Tax Credits for Historic Sites

Who we are and what we do

The KSHS, Inc. objective is to support the development and programs of the Kansas Historical Society (the state agency). They cannot do it alone. Please consider making a difference for the Historical Society!

Your donation can help the Historical Society in so many ways. You may designate a specific division (or fund) to support or you may give unrestricted. We urge you to view the online FY2007 annual report for how the Historical Society spent funds last year. Our ongoing needs include new exhibits at the Museum, Fort Hays, Grinter Place, and Goodnow House. We are also in need of additional acquisition, digitization, and marketing funds.

KSHS Divisions

Cultural Resources (Archeology and Historic Preservation)
Education
Historic Sites
Museum
State Archives & Library
General Fund/Unrestricted
Other needs
Acquisitions
Digitalization
Public Information

If you are interested in setting up an endowed fund, giving to an existing fund, or if you have questions or require additional information about giving to the Kansas Historical Society, please contact Vicky Henley, Executive Director & CEO at vhenley@kshs.org or by calling 785-272-8681, ext. 201. Thank you for your interest in preserving Kansas history.

A 50 percent Kansas Tax Credit is available for gifts between $1,000 - $5,000 for the historic sites, with an annual limit, so please call Vicky Henley to make sure your donation meets the requirements.

Did you know that. . .the Kansas Historical Society, founded in 1875, operates both as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization and a specially recognized society supported by state appropriations? The state agency operates with an annual appropriation of approximately six million dollars and more than 100 employees. The nonprofit corporation's 102-member board of directors and 15-member executive committee are responsible for the Society's overall governance.

Kansas Historical Society Inc. offers membership to the public and institutions, manages grants for the state agency, operates the Museum Stores in Topeka and our State Historic Sites. KSHS, Inc. members receive two quarterly publications, Reflections and its scholarly journal Kansas History.

The nonprofit corporation invites gifts of cash including securities or property, life insurance, and bequests. Once the needs of your family are met, please consider the Kansas Historical Society Inc. in your will. Your attorney or financial counselor can assist in a review of this wording:

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Kansas Historical Society Inc., a Kansas nonprofit corporation, Tax ID 48-6102800 __________ percent of the rest, reside, and reminder of my estate (or alternatively the sum of $___________).

Please consult your attorney or financial counselor for help with your estate planning. For further information contact membership services at 785-272-8681, 209.

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