Become a supporter of Couse-Sharp Historic Site

Supporting Couse-Sharp Historic Site can be your gift not only to the present, but also to the future.  Every donation to The Couse Foundation, the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that owns and operates the site, is greatly appreciated.  The long-term preservation of the Site, the operation of The Lunder Research center, our exciting exhibitions, and our many valuable programs cannot be accomplished without your generosity.

Ways to become a supporter

• To make a one-time donation to CSHS via credit card, please click here.
• If you would like to send a check, see details here.
• To make a monthly donation to CSHS, please click here.
• To donate in memory of Virginia Couse Leavitt, please click here.
• For information on joining our Taos Society of Patrons with a pledge of $1,000 or more, click here.
• For a menu of opportunities to give to our programs, click here.
• For information on non-cash giving (securities, artwork, relevant books, archival materials, etc.), click here.
• For information on our Estate Art Program, for managing the dispersal of your art collection in a way that helps you "do well and do good," click here.
• For information on planned and special giving (naming opportunities, tributes, bequests, wire transfers, and other instruments), click here.

Thank you! Every penny counts!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is my donation tax-deductible?

• The Couse Foundation / Couse-Sharp Historic Site is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation letter as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Tax ID-85-0479005

What is your Tax ID number?

• Tax ID-85-0479005. Our legal name is The Couse Foundation.

How do I make a gift of securities?

• To make a gift of securities directly to The Couse Foundation, email giving@couse-sharp.org for our brokerage account information. To make a gift of stock through your Donor Advised Funds, please contact your plan administrator, who will make the process fast and easy for you. Our Tax ID number is 85-0479005.

What is planned giving?

• Leave a legacy with a planned gift through your will, trust, IRA, or life insurance.  These planned gifts are organized under our Couse Legacy Society. For more information, email Rachel Daley Brown at giving@couse-sharp.org.

Can I donate IRA distributions tax free?

• Donate your IRA distributions to charity tax free. Retirees typically need to pay income tax on withdrawals from traditional retirement accounts. However, retirees ages 70 1/2 or older who directly transfer their IRA withdrawals of up to $100,000 to a qualified charity will not owe income tax on the distribution. Consult with your accountant. More info at: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-iras-distributions-withdrawals

Can my employer match my gift?

• Many corporations match employee donations to our organization. To see if your employer matches, contact them directly for more information.

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One-time donation

Make a tax-deductible donation today to support our programs. You are welcome to mail a check payable to "The Couse Foundation" to
Couse-Sharp Historic Site
PO Box 1436
Taos NM 87571

Or you can donate via credit card by clicking the button below:

 

 

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Monthly donation

Set up a monthly donation via PayPal or credit card by clicking the button below—be sure to click the "Make this a monthly donation" checkbox on the form:

 

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Non-cash gifts

• We are happy to accept appreciated stocks, bonds, and other marketable securities as donations. Please contact us for transfer instructions.
• If you have materials that may be of interest for our research library and Taos artists' archive, please contact our archivist to discuss.
• If you have one or a few artworks that may be of interest for our collections or for us to offer for sale or auction to support our programs, we would love to discuss the possibility with you.
• If you have a significant collection of art and would like to learn about our Estate Art Program, click here.