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Honoring Philanthropy

VVAC recognizes each benefactor for cumulative philanthropic giving, to any fund, from $1,000. Benefactors are recognized on plaques displayed in the Museum Exhibit Hall. Recognition levels are:

• Philanthropic Partner: $250,000 or more

• Archaeologist's Circle: $50,000 to $249,999

• President's Circle: $10,000 to $49,999

• Director's Circle: $5,000 to $9,999

• Founder's Circle: $2,500 to $4,999

• Donor's Circle: $1,000 to $2,499

Naming Rights and Exhibit Sponsorships are Available

Several areas within the museum area available for exclusive naming rights. In addition, several exhibits are available for sponsorships. If you would be interested in one of these opportunities, visit the Naming Rights page for availability.

DONATE TODAY to fund of your choice:

​Embrace the Past, Shaping the Future - The museum is truly a gem for the Verde Valley and the State of Arizona. To realize our future we are launching the Embracing the Past, Shaping the Future campaign. Your gift ensures that VVAC remains a beacon of archaeological knowledge and cultural heritage. Every donation, no matter the size, propels us forward. Together, we can expand our reach, enhance our programs, and preserve even more of our precious archaeological legacy. Your support today shapes the VVAC of tomorrow.

The General Fund allows those interested in archaeology and Native American history to make a cash donation of any size. You will be supporting the Center to maintain, expand and improve our collections, exhibits and educational programs. Donations can be of any amount either on a one-time or recurring basis. To donate to the General fund, click HERE.

​The Native American Heritage Garden and Pathway Fund supports VVAC's property in Camp Verde contains a prehistoric pit house village. Based on numerous studies of local prehistoric life, we know that agriculture played an important part in the lives of these people. Agriculture allowed for the establishment of villages for a more stable lifestyle from the traditional migratory hunting and gathering pattern. ​The Center set aside a portion of the property to create a Native American Traditional Use Garden and Pathway. Donations to the Garden and Pathway will be used to maintain and improve the garden and pathway. To donate to the Garden & Pathway Fund, click HERE.

DONATE in ways that benefit you

• SECURITIES – A transfer of stocks or bonds may help you can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction.

• REAL ESTATE – Real estate also can have the advantage of a tax deduction and capital gains avoidance.

• RETIREMENT PLAN assets, matching corporate gifts, and tangible personal property are also giving options.

• A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST can help you avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets, generate regular income for you, provide you with a tax deduction and fulfill your philanthropic objectives.

• IRA ROLLOVER - If you are 70 ½ or older, this tool is a way to lower your income taxes.

For a copy of our Gift Acceptance Policy click HERE. To donate appreciated securities, please contact our financial adviser, Mary Huntley at (928) 567-9512. Should you have any questions, please contact our Executive Director at 928-567-0066 or at director@verdevalleyarchaeology.org.

The Archaeology Center Endowment 

The Verde Valley Archaeology Center has established The Archaeology Center Endowment with the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) Nonprofit Fund. The Nonprofit Fund is a convenient, flexible tool for nonprofit organizations. A nonprofit organization qualified in the state of Arizona, such as the VVAC, may establish a nonprofit fund at ACF. These are component funds of ACF and are under the legal and fiduciary control of ACF. The VVAC may accept gifts from individual donors and then transfer those gifts to the Fund established under these terms and held at ACF.

​ACF maintains five professionally managed investment pools to safeguard principal and achieve a rate of return. The VVAC has chosen to invest 50% of our funds in the Socially Responsible Pool that seeks to grow capital long term through funds screened for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, and 50% in the Long Term Aggressive Growth Pool. This pool seeks to maximize growth of capital long term through funds that emphasize public equities with less diversification and a high level of volatility.

We encourage you to contribute to The Archaeology Center Endowment fund and help sustain the financial foundation of the Center for generations to come. For more information, read our Gift Acceptance Policies and Guidelines.

To make an Endowment Fund donation now, Click HERE. Thank You!

For Professional Advisors

As a professional advisor, you build your client relationships on trust and mutual respect. The same is true for our relationships with our friends and donors. We understand that financial, philanthropic and estate goals are unique to the individual. For this reason we welcome the opportunity to assist as you incorporate your clients’ philanthropic objectives into well-crafted estate plans. Furthermore, we encourage prospective donors to consult with their financial advisors before making decisions based on information we provide. Please feel free to contact us directly for information or assistance on a confidential basis.

​Additional Bequest Language

​In making this gift it is my intention to serve the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and I desire that the foregoing statement of purpose be liberally construed so that this objective may be fully accomplished. If, at any time in the judgment of the Board of Directors of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center, changed circumstances substantially interfere with the beneficial realization of such purposes, then the funds may be used for such other similar purposes as the Board of Directors of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center in their discretion determines to be consistent with my interests and intentions.

​Legal Name: Verde Valley Archaeology Center, Inc.
Tax I.D. Number: 27-3436708 
Incorporated In: Camp Verde, AZ