Please consider a gift today to help develop new family history resources, programs, and scholarship. You can choose to make your gift to American Ancestors in honor or in memory of a loved one.
You Can Make a Difference Now
Your Gift Supports Free Programming
Your gift to our signature programs develops enriching opportunities for members and the public to engage in inspirational experiences, research their own family history, and expand published scholarship.
There are several ways you can give to support family history, heritage, and culture
- Donate now and make your payment online
- Write a check made payable to American Ancestors and mail to:
American Ancestors
Advancement Office
97 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116 - Call 617-226-1217 to provide credit card information by phone
For our tax identification number or to review our latest financials, please visit our donor resources page.
Explore More Ways to Give
Make a Pledge Payment
If you have an existing pledge with American Ancestors, you can make your pledge payments online here. Thank you for your generous support of our programming!
Make a Recurring Donation
When you join our monthly giving program, the Family History Sustainer Circle, your gifts make a difference all year long. Since recurring gifts are automatic, you can make a continuous impact without the continuous effort!
Support Current Programs
Your gift to our Special Projects Fund develops enriching opportunities for members and the public to engage in inspirational experiences, research their own family history and expands published scholarship.
Planned Giving
There are many ways to leave a legacy, and for those who value family history, there are creative ways to support American Ancestors. In fact, legacy giving (or “planned giving”) can benefit American Ancestors, you, and your loved ones all at the same time.
Matching Gifts
Your gift to American Ancestors could be matched by your employer! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and/or employees’ spouses. Check with your human resources department to see if your company has a matching gift program.
Appreciated Securities
By making a gift of appreciated securities you receive a double tax benefit as an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of your gift and pay no capital gains tax on your gift. Learn more about gifts of appreciated securities here.
IRA Distributions
An IRA charitable distribution is a terrific way to make a tax-free gift to American Ancestors and support the programs you enjoy! Learn more about IRA gifts here.
Donor-Advised Funds
Consider donating directly to American Ancestors from your donor-advised fund.
Donate Cryptocurrency
A crypto donation to American Ancestors will enrich lives, preserve legacies, and support the fascinating intersections between history and genealogy, personal heritage, and culture. We will receive the cash proceeds of selling cryptocurrency as soon as it is received.
Digital Wallet
Giving though mobile technology will help to enrich lives through family history exploration