Your financial support of The Brimfield Historical Society ensures the celebration, education, and preservation of Brimfield's heritage and future. The Kelso House Museum, our centerpiece, is part of a growing organization that works to inspire the Brimfield community through educational programs and special events. To benefit and sustain its growth, the Brimfield Historical Society encourages support through its Endowment Fund managed by the Akron Community Foundation.

The future financial security of the Brimfield Historical Society has been a concern of members since its founding in 1963. Members of the Board Trustees accept the responsibility of generating the income required to maintain and develop the building, grounds, collections, and programs so they fulfill the organization’s educational and historical aims. BHS receives no state or federal money and depends on memberships, special contributions, memorial gifts, and bequests to support ongoing projects.

In 1981, the Board of Trustees voted to send receipts from special and memorial gifts and life membership dues to a special savings account to protect those dollars from being used to meet routine expenses.

In 1996, the Board of Trustees turned to the Akron Community Foundation for investment advice. At that time, they voted to transfer the dollars held in the special savings into an Endowment Fund for management and development as a growing investment.

Thus, the agreement entered into with the Akron Community Foundation on March 11, 1996 established The Brimfield Historical Society Endowment Fund. The purpose of the foundation is the furtherance of the programs of the BHS to preserve local history and expand interest and knowledge of the past in this area. Contributions to ACF are professionally invested, tax-deductible, and may be designated as memorials or tributes to friends and family.

In the spirit of the Brimfield community, we extend to you the invitation to celebrate and build on the passion for the preservation and study of our past. Contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations are essential for supporting our core operations, maintaining the Museum's outstanding collections and facilities, and furthering our expansion efforts.

Naming opportunities for donations are available to honor your business, family member or friends as well as recognize your generosity and commitment to the Museum. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your interest in making a charitable, tax-deductible gift, or including the Kelso House Museum in your estate plans.

If you wish to contribute to the preservation of Brimfield history and the Kelso House click here to download a form.