We cannot guarantee that any item donated to the Museum’s collection will be on permanent exhibit. Artifacts are regularly rotated so that they can be preserved from the elements, which could otherwise cause damage and/or deterioration.  We also rotate artifacts to increase access to the many objects housed in the museum’s collection.

It is the Museum’s intention to utilize items in the collection to the fullest potential possible.  In some cases, artifacts may become part of an exhibit, a traveling exhibition, or occasionally even loaned to other institutions for exhibition. In certain instances, donated artifacts will not be displayed, but will be archived and preserved for study by scholars and researchers for years to come.

Once the Museum accepts your donation into the collection, you will be asked to sign a Deed of Gift document, which legally transfers ownership of the materials to the Museum.  Once the Deed of Gift has been signed, accessioned collection materials cannot be returned to donors.

NBDMHC  is recognized as a qualified charitable organization, thus the fair market value of your donated materials is generally tax deductible. To take advantage of your deduction, you must file tax form 1040 and, depending on the value of your donation, tax form 8283. To ensure that you receive the maximum tax benefit, it is recommended that you consult with your own accountant, attorney, and/or the Internal Revenue Service. You may also consult Internal Revenue Service Publication No. 526, Charitable Contributions, and Publication No. 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property.

No.  We cannot provide appraisals of the monetary value of materials proposed for donation or for any other reason, because the Internal Revenue Service regards museums and libraries as interested parties.  Monetary appraisals prepared for donors by such institutions are subject to question or disqualification. However, professional appraisers do perform this service for a fee. To find a licensed appraiser in your area, contact the American Society of Appraisers, the International Society of Appraisers, or the Appraisers Association of America for a referral.

Yes. The Museum notifies all donors by U.S. mail in the event that their contribution to the collection is displayed.

In-Kind Gift Form

If you have decided to donate a doll to the museum Please print and mail this form along with your donation.