What is the process to follow to donate a boat to the Museum?
• The donor writes to the Museum to propose making the gift. The letter should describe the boat and its history in as much detail as possible and include photographs, preferably both recent and historic. Donation offers should be directed to Dan Miller, Associate Curator, The Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary Street, Clayton, NY 13624; by email dmiller@abm.org or phone 315.686.4104 x 272. • The proposed donation is then reviewed by the Museum’s Collections Committee to see whether it is suitable for the permanent collection. • If the proposed donation is accepted by the Committee, the donor signs a deed of gift drawn up by the Museum to transfer title to the donation and arrangements are made to receive it. • The Museum completes its portion of an IRS form 8283 (Non-cash Charitable Contributions) for the donor to attach to their income tax return. What is my boat worth? • The value of donated boats and other items must be established by a written appraisal from a qualified third party not
