Help tell the stories that shaped our history!

Historic Philadelphia, Inc. (HPI) is a non-profit organization that is supported through generous donations. Make your tax-deductible donation today.

Making a tax-deductible gift will help HPI continue to provide:

• engaging interactions with Betsy Ross in the only 18th-century working upholstery shop in the country at the Betsy Ross House.
• daily security, relaxing green space and year-round free programming in the revitalized Franklin Square park.
• free Once Upon A Nation programs for kids of all ages, such as the Military Muster, where they are recruited as new members of the Continental Army, or HPI’s award-winning, accurate, historic storytelling in Philadelphia and Valley Forge.
• visitor information, ticketing and free community events in the Historic Philadelphia Center, as well as the exciting 3D Liberty 360 show in the PECO Theater.

Ways to Give
Cash Gifts

Every dollar truly makes a difference, so please give what you can! Your gift of $100 or more entitles you to membership into HPI’s Patriot Circle, our exclusive giving society. You can also make a donation by mail or fax. Checks can be made payable to Historic Philadelphia, Inc. and mailed to:

Development Department
Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
150 S. Independence Mall West
Suite 550
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fax: 215.629.5814

Bricks
Make your mark on a brick in Franklin Square or the Betsy Ross House! For a tax-deductible donation of $100 for a Franklin Square brick or $250 for a brick in the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House, you can inscribe a message and leave a legacy. If you are interested in other ways to support Franklin Square, including naming opportunities for picnic tables and carousel figures, please contact Colby Accola at caccola@historicphiladelphia.org or 215-629-5801 ext. 217.

Brick Donations

Franklin Square Brick $100.00 USD Betsy Ross House Brick $250.00 USD

Stock Gifts
HPI gladly accept gifts of appreciated stock, an option that gives you a tax-deduction while saving you capital gains tax. For more information, please contact Michele VonDeak at 215-629-5801 ext. 207 or michele@historicphiladelphia.org.

Matching Gifts
Double or triple the value of your gift! Please contact your human resources or corporate giving department to learn about your employer's matching gift policy.

Planned Giving
Make Historic Philadelphia, Inc. part of your will or estate plans, and leave a legacy! For information please contact Michele VonDeak at 215-629-5801 ext. 207 or Michele@historicphiladelphia.org.

Corporate EITC Contributions
This exciting program allows corporations to make designated contributions to HPI’s education initiatives that are eligible for tax credit of up to 90 percent of your gift. Contact Colby Accola at 215-629-5801 ext. 217 or caccola@historicphiladelphia.org.

35% of our budget comes from donations, so we can’t do it without your support!