Montshire Museum of Science

Tax Deductibility

The Montshire Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The value of membership benefits is not substantial so membership fees are fully tax-deductible as provided by law. Some donor benefits, including guest admission passes, have a substantial value and reduce the tax-deductible amount of your gift. Read a detailed description of membership levels, benefits, and their impact on tax deductibility. Benefits and tax deductibility 2011

Tax news for donors 70 1/2 or older

IRA Rollovers can once again be used to make tax-exempt contributions to the Montshire Museum. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, signed into law on December 16, 2010, provided a two-year retroactive extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover. Individuals who are 70 1/2 or older can make a direct transfer ("rollover") to a charitable organization and satisfy a minimum distribution requirement. For more information, call the Montshire's development office at 802-649-2200, ext. 225, or contact your IRA plan administrator.