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Thank you for considering a gift to Belle Grove Plantation. A beloved Shenandoah Valley treasure since its founding as a museum in 1967, Belle Grove remains vital and engaging today. Click here to read our latest newsletter. 

The multi-year campaign to restore Belle Grove’s 1797 Manor House windows is moving forward, and the final four windows will be restored this winter. An anonymous donor has pledged a 1:1 matching challenge for the next phase of the project. This phase includes applying specialty film to all 270 window panes to reduce harmful ultraviolet light and heat that damage the collections and historic interior, as well as repairing the exterior woodwork. Every gift—of any size—will be matched dollar for dollar and brings us closer to preserving the Manor House for future generations.

How to Donate: 

• By Mail: Make checks to Belle Grove Inc. and mail to Belle Grove Plantation, P.O. Box 537, Middletown, VA 22645. 
• Online: Click the link below and enter the amount you wish to donate and note if you would like to designate it toward the window restoration. Then select whether you would like to pay using PayPal or any major credit card. Although PayPal operates the page, it is not necessary to have a PayPal account to make an online donation. Please opt to share your mailing address with Belle Grove so that we may acknowledge your tax-deductible donation. 

SUSTAINING SUPPORT
Belle Grove relies on donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund a third of its annual budget and conduct preservation projects and educational programs. These gifts join the income that Belle Grove earns from museum admissions, special events, facility rentals, memberships, and Museum Shop sales. Belle Grove receives no regular income from federal, state, or municipal sources. The staff and board of our self-supporting organization strive to maximize income and keep expenses steady so that your gift will have an impact.

GIFTS OF STOCK
If would like to make the gift of stock, please contact us at 540-869-2028 or by email.

DONATIONS FROM PENSION OR IRA PLANS
Required minimum distributions from IRA and defined benefit pension plans take effect for those 72 and older. However, making a “Qualified Charitable Distribution” (QCD) will still allow itemizers and non-itemizers to direct up to $100,000 from their IRA to charities in a tax efficient manner. 

Starting when you are 70 1/2 years old, you may donate from your IRA directly to Belle Grove without ever paying taxes on the donated amount. This is true even if you do not itemize deductions for tax purposes.

The donation must be made directly to Belle Grove by your IRA trustee. The amount donated will not be reported as income for tax purposes. You will need to provide Belle Grove’s EIN: 54-1047175. For those who qualify, this will allow a larger donation and savings on income tax. Consult your financial advisor for details.