Support the Guild

History shapes our future.

The Novato Historical Guild is a 501c3 charitable organization. Please support our mission to preserve and share Novato history by making a tax-deductible donation to any of our three funds.

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Donation Funds

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    New Museum Fund

    Your donation supports renovation of historic Scott House on the Civic Green as the new Novato History Museum. This fund also supports new furniture and equipment for the museum. Learn more.

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    General Fund

    Your gift supports the Guild's ongoing work to collect, preserve and share Novato history at the Novato History Museum and the Hamilton Field Museum.

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    Future Fund

    Your donation will help the Guild build a Future Fund. Investment proceeds from the Future Fund will be used to support the Guild for years to come.

Contribute to the Guild Funds in the following ways:

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    Cash, check, or card

    To donate online see the payment portal below. To donate via check please make your check payable to Novato Historical Guild and mail it to: P.O. Box 1296 Novato, CA 94948

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    Gift of appreciated securities

    To donate appreciated securities—such as stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds, please contact us.

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    Matching request from employer

    If you want to double your impact with employer‑matching, contact us to set up your donation.

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    Grant from a Donor Advised Fund

    Contact your DAF administrator.

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    Donate a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA, TSA and 401-K

    Contact your IRA, TSA or 401-K administrator.

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    Memorial gift in memory of a loved one, an acknowledgement will be sent to the family.

    Thinking of honoring a loved one? Contact us to get started.

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    Bequest in your will to leave as your legacy

    Want to leave a meaningful legacy? Include us in your will with a bequest, and we’ll honor your gift while celebrating the impact you envisioned for future generations. Contact us to learn more.

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    Honor a loved one by nominating them for a memorial tile on the museum’s patio wall. Laser-engraved with their name, this tile commemorates their service to our country in times of war. Contact us for more information.

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    Memorial Plaque

    In memory of a loved one you can have an engraved plaque added to the memorial board on display at the Novato History Museum. Contact us to learn more.

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