Ways To Give

Support An American Treasure

Thank you.

Your gift will help us to preserve and sustain 300 years of history. A remarkable 300 year-old story of Revolutionaries before you who made American history– the people who built the land of the free and the home of the brave.

You are now part of an epic story; a history in the making to benefit future generations to come. As we look ahead to our 300th anniversary in 2024 and beyond, The Carpenters’ Company will continue to be timely and relevant. Our members will create opportunities that strengthen cities and communities where people live and work. We will make an indelible economic and cultural impact within the communities we serve. In the spirit of our original mission we will continue to Preserve and Serve by educating the community historical building traditions, professional advancement and community service in the form of scholarships and providing career development opportunities. THE CARPENTERS’ COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA (CCCCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We never share or sell our donor lists.

Donating to our Capital Campaign helps us raise funds for a once in a generation preservation project that will help ensure the stability of the building so that it can persist into the future as a landmark and a keystone to American history.

Donating to our Annual Fund helps pay for our year-to-year operating and program costs.

WAYS TO GIVE

As a supporter of The Carpenters' Company and Carpenters' Hall, your gift can take many forms:

GIVE NOW

Online giving is convenient and saves time and paper! Please consider donating to The Carpenters’ Company using our secure online form. CLICK HERE TO DONATE!

TRIBUTE GIVING

Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to memorialize the passing of a loved one or celebrate the birthday or anniversary of someone close to you while having a lasting impact. Here is some helpful information:

Although not necessary, please consider notifying us so that we may inform you of all donations we receive
Include verbiage such as “In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to The Carpenters’ Company, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-0167"

Gifts made to The Carpenters’ Company are 100% tax deductible. Tribute gifts have a significant impact on our fundraising every year and we are grateful to families who select us as the beneficiary.

If you have any questions, please contact: Alex Palma at alexpalma@carpentershall.org 215.925.0167.

If you would like to mail in your tribute gift, please tell us who it is in honor of and we would be happy to send them notification upon request.

PLANNED GIVING

THE CARPENTERS’ COMPANY PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM

The Carpenters’ Company’s Planned Giving Program provides you with the opportunity to make a legacy gift and include the Company in your estate planning. You can choose to make a gift to The Carpenters’ Company that would provide you with life income or make a bequest. We offer a variety of gift options that expand your horizons and provides benefits that enable you to make a larger gift than originally anticipated.

The Carpenters’ Company encourages the following Planned Giving opportunities:

Charitable Gift Annuities (& Other Life Income Gifts)
Bequests

Planned giving is an ideal opportunity to leave a legacy that will have a significant impact on the future of The Carpenters’ Company and their ability to Serve the future generations of the Built Environment Industry, and Preserve their National Historic Landmark, Carpenters’ Hall.

Have you considered naming The Carpenters’ Company in your estate planning? We encourage you to consult an attorney for estate planning purposes or an accounting professional for advice on what may work best for you in order to accomplish your personal financial and charitable goals. If you would like more information and to speak with us about The Carpenters’ Company Planned Giving Program, please contact Michael Norris, Executive Director, at 215-925-0167 or michaelnorris@carpentershall.org.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Gifts of Marketable Securities Such as appreciated securities, stocks, and bonds also provide considerable tax advantages when transferred to the Company before they are sold.

Gifts of Real Estate Including personal residences, second homes, income property, and vacant land - offer a wide variety of tax and other benefits.

Gifts of Personal Property This includes rare books, works of art, valuable collectibles and tangible items of demonstrable value - in some cases this may enable you to make a significant gift to support The Carpenters’ Company with outstanding tax benefits to you.

Gifts of Life Insurance A donor can designate The Carpenters’ Company as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy. Although there is no tax deduction for making this revocable gift, your estate will be entitled to an estate tax deduction if the insurance proceeds are ultimately paid to The Carpenters’ Company.

Matching Gifts An easy way to double or even triple your donation to The Carpenters’ Company is to find out if your company has a matching-gift program.

WHY US

WHEN YOU GIVE TO THE CARPENTERS’ COMPANY, YOU WILL NOT JUST BE A DONOR. YOU WILL BECOME A REVOLUTIONARY.

Your gift will help us to preserve and sustain 300 years of history. A remarkable 300 year-old story of Revolutionaries before you who made American history – the people who built the land of the free and the home of the brave.

You are now part of that epic story and a history in the making that will benefit future generations to come. As we look ahead to our 300th anniversary in 2024 and beyond, Carpenters’ Company will continue to be timely and relevant. Our members will create opportunities which will strengthen cities and communities where people live and work. We will make an indelible economic and cultural impact within the communities we serve. In the spirit of our original mission we will continue to preserve and serve by educating the community historical building traditions, professional advancement and community service in the form of scholarships and providing career development opportunities.

THE CARPENTERS’ COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA (CCCCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

“True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.”

— Clarence Darrow