Contribute The Friend Historical Society is a 501(c)(3)qualified charitable organization. This status gives donors’ tax advantages. Contact your tax preparer for more information. HOW CAN I HELP? Monetary Donation Gifts of Grain Estate Gifts Life Insurance 401K Gift Annuity Savings Bonds Memorial Gifts Bequests in your will POD Gifts General Donation CDAA The Nebraska Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) provides a 40% state income tax credit for contributions made to an approved project. The Friend Historical Society has an approved project. For more information contact 402-366-1132. IRA DISTRIBUTIONS A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution from a Traditional or Roth IRA made directly by the IRA trustee to a qualified charitable organization. A QCD may satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD). Contact your tax preparer for how this could benefit you. RECOGNIZED LEVELS OF GIVING Opera House $10,000 + Elevator $5,000 – $9,999 Stairway $1,000 – $4,999 Ticket Office $100 – $999 Donate to the “Move Up” Campaign OTHER WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE SPREAD THE WORD about – Our amazing 1880s OPERA HOUSE & renovation project– Our special events and invite them to attend with you– Our low cost rentals with catering and adult beverage opportunities Giving tours of the opera house Ushering for Historical Society activities Serving food at Historical Society activities Setting up for Historical Society Activities e.g. children’s theater/opera Yard work Cleaning Furnishing cookies for activities Assisting at activities Developing event posters Distributing event posters around Friend and the surrounding communities