Matching Gift Opportunity - Double Your Impact

Whether you're a current member, past member, or looking to join, today is the perfect time to make a difference.

From now until the end of the year, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $7,500—thanks to the incredible generosity of Scott and Paula Benson, and Rita Sturiale from the Sturiale Place.

Join us today and double the impact of your gift!

MEMBERSHIP

For more than 50 years, Preservation Idaho has worked to protect historic places of significance to Idahoans through collaboration, education, and advocacy.

Preservation Idaho offers programs for those who are interested in learning about Idaho's historic buildings and communities. Your membership donations support preservation efforts across the state, but also entitles you to our member benefits. 

Click the highlighted link below to become a member or renew your membership today to ensure many more of Idaho's historic places will be preserved for future generations, plus continue to enjoy your member benefits. Your support as a member is critical to our work.

As a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, we receive no ongoing state or federal operating funds. We rely on memberships, grants, sponsorships, and donations to continue our advocacy and educational work. Contributions to Preservation Idaho are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

Membership Levels

Preservation Idaho includes a yearly membership for any donation starting at $25 or more a year per person.

$25 - $34 Donation: Senior or Student | Receives one discounted ticket for eligible events

$35 - $99 Donation: Individual | Receives one discounted ticket for eligible events

$100 - $199 Donation: Advocate | Receives two discounted tickets for eligible events

$200+ Donation: Benefactor | Receives three discounted tickets for eligible events

If you wish to become a member at $500 or more, we thank you! Please sign up as a Benefactor and contact kellie@preservationidaho.org for information on additional benefits.

Have a business? Let us know if you would like to have your business associated with your account. Contact Kellie at kellie@preservationidaho.org.

If you'd prefer to give by check, please mail your donation to Preservation Idaho at PO Box 1495 Boise, ID 83701. Please note what your donation is for.

Benefits

  • Donors/members will receive a special "I Support Preservation Idaho" sticker for each donation to the challenge.

  • Double your giving and impact.

  • Enjoy early notice and priority registration for Preservation Idaho events.

  • Discounts to special events and tours.

  • Become part of a community comprising like-minded peers and fellow preservationists.

  • Contribute to an organization dedicated to preserving the state's historic and cultural heritage.

  • Contributions to Preservation Idaho may qualify for tax deductions.

  • Gain access to the Member E-newsletter before anyone else.

  • Voting rights at the Annual Meeting.

  • Receive exclusive invitations to member-only events, including our annual membership meeting

 

Membership Account

If you have a membership account and would like to access it, visit the Memberships & Donation page and click "LOGIN" or "Log In for Member Benefits". Use your email and password to access your membership account. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password?” to reset it.

Your gift today will:

  • Support sustainability: By preventing buildings from ending up in landfills.

  • Support affordable housing: Utilizing existing/paid-for infrastructure in historic buildings.

  • Support economic viability: By keeping buildings in use, particularly in established neighborhoods.

  • Preserve cultural heritage and history: Celebrating the stories told through historic buildings and sites.

  • Celebrate craftsmanship: By celebrating craftsmanship and the untold stories, we honor the dedication and passion of artisans, and we preserve a part of our collective heritage.

  • Promote education: Helping adults and future generations learn from buildings about past lives and values.

  • Advocate for the people: Reminding governments at all levels of their duty to listen and respond to the people's needs and desires.

  • Foster collaboration: Working with those who appreciate and want to preserve architecture and history.

  • Engage with preservation organizations: Supporting their work, exchanging ideas, and utilizing their expertise to guide our mission.

  • Acknowledge preservation investments: Recognizing and supporting efforts that make a difference in communities across the state.

  • Empower you: Providing tools and resources to take action in your community.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I give online?

  1. Click HERE to give become a member, renew or donate online.

  2. Make a gift of $25 or more, and your gift will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,500.

How can I make a donation by check? Download a reply form here and make your check payable to Preservation Idaho. Mail the check and the completed form to:

  • Preservation Idaho PO Box 1495 Boise, ID 83701

How do I purchase multiple memberships? Click “Membership Packages” at the top of the Memberships & Donations page and purchase memberships that way.

What if I am unsure if my membership is active? How do I check? If you have a membership account and would like to renew or access it, click "LOGIN" or "Log In for Member Benefits" on the Memberships & Donations page using your email and password to access your membership account. Alternatively, call or email us, and we can check for you.

What are employee matching gift programs? Did you know that your employer may match your donation? It’s an easy way to double the impact of your giving. Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving initiatives in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible non-profit organizations. It's an easy way to more than double the impact of your giving to us!

How do I gift a membership? Give us a call at (208) 424-5111 or email us at kellie@preservationidaho.org. Alternatively, when making a gift online, include the gift membership details in the Donation Notes.

Is my membership/donation tax deductible? Preservation Idaho (Idaho Historic Preservation Council, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; TAX ID# 23-7225385. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor for complete details.

What is the best family membership? While Preservation Idaho doesn't offer a specific family membership, the Benefactor membership is the most popular option for families as it covers three individual memberships.

What if I would like to include my business in my membership/donation? When making a gift, state in the Donation Notes that you would like to include your business in the Fall Matching Challenge, and we will list your business as a Business Partner.

What if I recently renewed or became a member? That's okay! You can still support the Matching Challenge by making an additional donation above and beyond your annual membership contribution. Please be sure to check the following box when making your additional donation online to avoid creating a duplicate membership in your name. Your original membership will remain intact: “I would like to waive the benefits associated with this donation.” See below.

What if I have questions? For more information, call (208) 424-5111 or email kellie@preservationidaho.org.