Greater Portland Landmarks uses Portland’s heritage – its buildings, places, culture, and stories - as a catalyst for connection, affordability, and resilience. We engage the community to learn from its history, preserve special places, and encourage development that serves and inspires those who live, work, and visit Portland today and in the future.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on your donations to support our daily operations, programs, and ongoing work.

Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by federal tax law.

basic WAYS TO GIVE

There are many ways to support Greater Portland Landmarks each offering flexibility to give in a way that’s meaningful to you.

Make a secure, one-time or recurring gift in just a few clicks through our easy online donation form.

Monthly giving provides steady, long-term support for our mission. This type of support helps us plan ahead and respond quickly to preservation needs.

contribute at a LEADERSHIP level

The John Calvin Stevens (JCS) Society is a core community of major gift donors who support our invaluable mission-forward advocacy work. By contributing at this level, you are showing an unwavering dedication and leadership-style appreciation for the connection between the built environment, our collective history and the role they both play in the future development of our community.

We celebrate this level of giving with an appreciation event every spring at a very special historic location, and early access to some of our special events throughout the year.

We invite you to join the John Calvin Stevens Society today with a gift of $1,200 or more.

rEPRESENT A BUSINESS?

Business Partner Program: Align your business with community preservation and join a network of local businesses committed to protecting Greater Portland’s historic character. Business Partners receive recognition, visibility, and opportunities to engage with our audience.

MORE WAYS TO GIVE

Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts: Expand your impact through your employer’s matching gift program. Many companies match charitable contributions made by their employees—check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies. We’re happy to help you through this process.

Memorial and Tribute Gifts: Honor or remember someone special with a meaningful gift. You may designate your gift as “in honor of” or “in memory of” when donating online or by including a note with your check.

Donor-Advised Funds: A Donor-Advised Fund (charitable savings account) is a simple, tax-efficient way to support GPL. You can recommend a grant at any time, helping to provide reliable support for our work. We’re happy to assist you or your advisor with any questions. When setting up a DAF or recommending a grant, you will need the following:

• Legal Name: Greater Portland Landmarks

• Tax ID: 01-0276272

• Address to Send Payment: 4 Milk Street, Suite 104, Portland, Maine 04101

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution: If you are age 70½ or older, you may make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your traditional IRA to a qualified nonprofit like GPL. This tax-efficient gift can count toward your required minimum distribution while excluding the amount from your taxable income. We’re here to assist you or your advisor with any questions.

Gifts of Stock or Appreciated Securities: Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a tax-efficient way to support our mission. When you transfer stock directly to GPL, we can sell the gift without paying tax on the gain, allowing the full value to support our work. You may also receive a charitable deduction for the full market value, often enabling a larger gift than giving cash. We’re happy to assist you as needed.

Before a transfer of stock is made, please notify us at jgondzar@portlandlandmarks.org with:
the name of stock(s), number of shares, and gift designation(s) so we can monitor our account and process your gift accurately.

DTC Eligible Securities (Stock)
Participant ID (DTC #): 2663
Bangor Savings Bank A/C: 78914
Agent Internal Account Number: 90440D
Client Name: Greater Portland Landmarks Inc
Client A/C#: 230121

Planned Giving: Create a lasting impact by including GPL in your long-term plans. Planned gifts, such as bequests in a will or trust, charitable remainder trust, retirement accounts (IRA, 401(k)), life insurance policies, gifts of real estate or other assets, help ensure that the places you care about are protected for future generations.

These gifts are often simple to arrange and may offer estate tax benefits, while allowing you to make a larger contribution than might be possible during your lifetime.

If you have already included GPL in your plans, please let us know by contacting jgondzar@portlandlandmarks.org so we can thank you and honor your intentions. We’re also happy to speak confidentially with you or your advisor as you consider your options.

Other Ways to Give

Volunteer your time: From events to advocacy, volunteers play a vital role in our work. Contact us to get involved!

We’re here to help you find the giving option that works best for you or your business.
Need help? Email Julie Gondzar (Director of Development) or call 207-358-7062.

YOUR SUPPORT HAS AN IMPACT!

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