Since its inception in 1947, Historic Charleston Foundation has continuously earned regional and national respect as a solution-driven organization. Community involvement and investment ensure the Foundation remains effective in its mission to champion the historic authenticity, cultural character and livability of the Charleston region through advocacy, stewardship and community engagement.
Every donation—every dollar—reinforces the Foundation’s long-standing and trusted position as one of Charleston’s primary caretakers and enables us to address and help manage the many challenges and opportunities facing the area today and in the future.
Donations can be fully tax deductible, or you can receive the following with reduced tax benefit:
ADVOCATE: $75-$149/Year: unlimited tickets for two adults and any children under 18 per household to HCF’s house museums, the Aiken-Rhett and Nathaniel Russell houses and discounted admission to select events throughout the year
ARTISAN: $150-$249/Year: all the above plus a 20% discount at HCF’s retail shops in Charleston and invitations to specific museum-related activities
RESTORER: $250-$499/Year: all the above plus 2 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
GUARDIAN: $500-$999/Year: all the above plus 2 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
BENEFACTOR: $1,000-$2,499/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
STEWARD: $2,500-$4,999/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
CONSERVATOR: $5,000-$9,999/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
PROTECTOR: $10,000-$24,999/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
SUSTAINER’S CIRCLE: $25,000-$49,999/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE: $50,000+/Year: all the above plus invitations to curated experiences and 4 single-use guest admissions per year to either museum house
All donors are recognized in the Annual Report and may receive the Foundation’s monthly e-newsletter by clicking SUBSCRIBE on the home page.
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DonateTo discuss one of the options above or another idea for how to support the Foundation, please contact HCF’s Director of Development Blair Phillips or 843.722.1149.
HCF (EIN 57-6000599) is a nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of IRS Code. Unrestricted donations under $75 are 100% tax deductible as no benefits apply. Please consult your tax advisor with questions.