Do you have a historic object you want to donate to the museum? Please contact [email protected] or see the FAQ below.
How do I donate an object? The Museum may acquire objects by purchase, contract, gift, bequest, loan, legal field collecting, or other appropriate means. If an item is acquired as a gift or bequest, a Deed of Gift form and a Significance Assessment must be completed to identify if the object in in line with museum Scope of Collection Policy. Any party interested in gifting an object to the Museum must make an appointment with the Museum Director.
Is my donation tax deductible? All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donors are solely responsible for the appraised value for any donation and benefiting institutions cannot provide appraisals or estimates of fair market value. Consequently, the Kanab Museum cannot provide appraisals or fair market value evaluations either expressed or implied for donations. You should consult with an attorney, the Internal Revenue Service or a licensed appraiser if you have any questions concerning tax-deductible donations or appraisals.
Can I loan an object to the museum? On rare occasions, the museum will accept an object on loan. If you wish to loan an object to the museum, an Incoming Loan form and a Significance Assessment must be completed to identify if the object in in line with museum Scope of Collection Policy. Any party interested in loaning an object to the Museum must make an appointment with the Museum Director.
Does the museum want my object? The Kanab Museum and Kanab Heritage House have a comprehensive Scope of Collection Policy that governs the types of items in the collection. At minimum, the criteria for an object to be accessioned is:
1) Have regional significance related to Kanab, Kane County, Southern Utah, or Northern Arizona.
2) Be legally owned by the owner/lender and not be subject to NAGPRA regulations.
3) Have significance in at least one of the following categories: historic, aesthetic, scientific, social, spiritual, provenance, representative, rarity, condition, interpretive potential.
How do I donate an object? The Museum may acquire objects by purchase, contract, gift, bequest, loan, legal field collecting, or other appropriate means. If an item is acquired as a gift or bequest, a Deed of Gift form and a Significance Assessment must be completed to identify if the object in in line with museum Scope of Collection Policy. Any party interested in gifting an object to the Museum must make an appointment with the Museum Director.
Is my donation tax deductible? All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Donors are solely responsible for the appraised value for any donation and benefiting institutions cannot provide appraisals or estimates of fair market value. Consequently, the Kanab Museum cannot provide appraisals or fair market value evaluations either expressed or implied for donations. You should consult with an attorney, the Internal Revenue Service or a licensed appraiser if you have any questions concerning tax-deductible donations or appraisals.
Can I loan an object to the museum? On rare occasions, the museum will accept an object on loan. If you wish to loan an object to the museum, an Incoming Loan form and a Significance Assessment must be completed to identify if the object in in line with museum Scope of Collection Policy. Any party interested in loaning an object to the Museum must make an appointment with the Museum Director.
Does the museum want my object? The Kanab Museum and Kanab Heritage House have a comprehensive Scope of Collection Policy that governs the types of items in the collection. At minimum, the criteria for an object to be accessioned is:
1) Have regional significance related to Kanab, Kane County, Southern Utah, or Northern Arizona.
2) Be legally owned by the owner/lender and not be subject to NAGPRA regulations.
3) Have significance in at least one of the following categories: historic, aesthetic, scientific, social, spiritual, provenance, representative, rarity, condition, interpretive potential.