The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to preserve its structure and rich history for more generations to enjoy.
The 1874 Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is the only one of two remaining lighthouses situated in the middle of the Hudson River today. Your donation will help rebuild and restore its underwater foundation and above-water structure.
What is the benefit of giving monthly?
Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society operates and maintains the lighthouse through our amazing volunteers. Therefore, your monthly contribution will all go to the materials and upkeep of the lighthouse. Because of its location in the middle of the Hudson River, the lighthouse is subject to extreme temperatures, winter ice, brackish waters and raging currents. Every little bit helps. Your monthly contribution will help sustain and protect the structure and integrity of the lighthouse for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
When you donate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, usually you owe no capital gains tax. Instead, when donating crypto, you receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of the crypto, and you avoid the capital gains tax that you would have incurred if you had sold the crypto and then donated to Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society.
It is quick, easy and convenient, allowing you to help Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society restore and preserve the iconic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.
Absolutely! Since the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your crypto gift is tax deductible is the United States.
If you provide an email address, you will automatically receive a tax receipt after donating.
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society is an organization open to every person interested in researching, preserving and sharing the historical information about the lighthouse as well as working to preserve the structure. There are many ways in which you may become an active member. Your dues helps to pay for the cost of operational expenses: insurance, electricity, boat repairs, boat storage, mailings, and publicity.
As a member you'll have free access to the lighthouse during scheduled tours, you can organize group outings for social and educational experiences, and you can host guided tours of the lighthouse on selected weekends.
Members are also asked:
- to assist with regularly scheduled and special event tours.
- to assist with fund raising events, sales, grant acquisitions, and general administration duties.
- to help with house maintenance.
- to give land based presentations to organizations and to write press releases.
- to serve as officers and on the Board of Directors.
Why donate appreciated securities?
When you donate appreciated securities, you are able to deduct the gift as a charitable donation and avoid capital gains tax at transfer. This allows you to leverage a larger donation by using appreciated securities rather than cash to make your gift.
How do I make a gift of appreciated securities, publicly-traded stocks, bonds and mutual funds shares?
You transfer appreciated securities to Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) , and then HALPS sells the securities and uses the proceeds to fund critical renovation and restoration works.
Why donate appreciated securities?
When donating appreciated securities, you receive credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value (average high and low prices on the day of the transfer). Additionally, you avoid capital gains tax.
Please note that the securities you use to make your gift must have been held by you for more than one year to be fully deductible.
Please contact Marilyn Rositzke at treasurer@halps.org to initiate your gift of stock.
Your donation to the lighthouse is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by Tax law. Please donate now to help us preserve the lighthouse.
With planned giving, you have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy and ensure the continuation of the Hudson- Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society's vital work for years to come.
Your gift to HALPS ensures that the Lighthouse will be preserved for future generations to discover and find joy in this special, historical place.
What is the benefit of making a bequest?
Bequests and planned gifts offer you multiple benefits, including:
- Your gift costs you nothing now, and you retain control of your assets during your lifetime.
- You can change your mind or modify your gift if circumstances change. Your gift may provide tax savings or help reduce the tax burden for your heirs.
- Your gift can remain anonymous if you choose.
- You can leave a gift in honor or memory of someone who inspired your love of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.
- You will be remembered as someone whose legacy included promoting our shared cultural heritage, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse is a historical landmark.
With planned giving, you have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy and ensure the continuation of the Hudson- Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society's vital work for years to come.
Your gift to HALPS ensures that the Lighthouse will be preserved for future generations to discover and find joy in this special, historical place.
How does planned giving work?
You designate a particular asset or a percentage of your estate to the Hudson-Athens Preservation Society (HALPS) by including a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust. You can do this while creating your will or trust, or by amending an existing one with a simple document.
HALPS receives the gift after your lifetime and applies it to the objective you specified, with unrestricted charitable gifts used to restore and preserve the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse.
When you want to make this bequest, please contact Marilyn Rositzke at 518 828-5294 or email her at treasurer@halps.org.
With planned giving, you have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy and ensure the continuation of the Hudson- Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society's vital work for years to come.
Your gift to HALPS ensures that the Lighthouse will be preserved for future generations to discover and find joy in this special, historical place.
Is my planned gift tax deductible?
Your distribution is fully deductible for federal estate tax purposes and there is no limit on the deduction your estate can claim. Additionally, the gift is usually exempt from state inheritance taxes.
