Donations / Memberships

Support the New England Ski Museum

We are a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the history of skiing and the 10th Mountain Division.

Our mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit equipment, art and artifacts of ski history for research, education, inspiration, and celebration.  

We accept online donations and membership payments.

Donations

Donations may be made as a general donation, a memorial donation, or an honorary donation. Do it securely online with a credit or debit card by clicking on this online donation button. 

Your donation helps us keep the lights on, provide free admission, and supports our programs!
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Memberships

Join the New England Ski Museum as a member or renew your membership online with a credit or debit card by clicking on the secure online donation button below. 

Without members, the New England Ski Museum would not exist. With the help of its membership, the Museum has been able to accomplish much in its four decades of operation.  Each year membership dues and donations comprise over half of the Museum’s operating budget. If you have an interest in ski history and our activities, we urge you to join us. The support of our members is vital to our continuing operation and growth.

Membership Benefits

  • Subscription to our acclaimed Journal of the New England Ski Museum, published four times per year with substantial ski history content
  • 10% Discount in the Museum Gift Shops and our Online Store
  • Ski Museum pin and decal
  • Invitation to the Annual Meeting, Holiday Party in December, and our Exhibit Opening Party in the Spring;
  • Access to Museum Collections and Archives in the Paumgarten Family Archival Center (by appointment)
  • 50% Discount on Image Use Fees over $60
 

Membership Levels

  • Individual: $35
  • Family: $50
  • Supporting: $75
  • Sustaining: $125
  • Life Membership: $1,000
  • Ski Club: $75
  • Corporate: $100, $250, $500, $1,000
  • Gift Membership: $35

 

 

Donate Stock

Support the New England Ski Museum’s mission and save on taxes by donating stock in just minutes!

  • Avoid capital gains tax (18.8-38%) that you would pay if you sold the stock.
  • Increase your tax deduction by making a pre-tax contribution.
  • The New England Ski Museum benefits from the full value of your gift, keeping the money you would have paid in taxes.

 

Donating stock is safe, easy, and costs nothing.

Leave a Legacy with Planned Giving

Including the New England Ski Museum in your planned giving is a meaningful way to ensure your legacy lives on. By incorporating the museum into your estate planning, you help preserve the rich history of skiing for future generations while potentially creating tax and financial benefits for yourself.

The most significant, lasting gifts you make in life come through planned giving, ensuring that your assets are directed to the individuals and charitable organizations closest to your heart.

Did you know?

  • Almost everyone can make a planned gift.
  • Bequests are one of the most common forms of planned giving.
  • Many people make their first charitable bequest commitment between the ages of 40-50.
  • Planned gifts allow you to meet your personal and family obligations while supporting the mission of the New England Ski Museum.
  • Planned gifts can provide tax advantages and help meet IRA minimum distribution requirements. Please consult a tax advisor for more information.
  • You can direct your planned gift to support a specific area of the museum’s work or collection. 

 

Please contact us today for more information and planning tools, such as our brochure and guidebook. Always consult a tax professional and be sure to reach out to us to let us know your plans.