Gifts in Kind

Gifts-in-kind are gifts of tangible personal property that represent non-cash charitable contributions to the College. Acceptance of such gifts allow donors to make gifts of tangible propertyincluding (but not limited to) works of art, books, scientific equipment, and other physical items that can be used by Earlham in its programs or to increase its holdings of artwork which may become a part of the Earlham College Permanent Art Collection.

Earlham gladly accepts gifts-in-kind that are appropriate to its mission but also maintains the right to decline any gift that does not fit with its mission or would be too costly to maintain.

The College also requires a transfer of ownership letter for all gifts-in-kind and a valid independent appraisal (at the donor’s expense) for gifts valued at $5,000 or greater.

In the case of gifts to the Permanent Art Collection, gifts of art will only be accepted if the curator has reviewed the proposed donation prior to acceptance (this can be done through photographs, correspondence or visit to the prospective donor). All objects must be accompanied by the following documentation: appraisal; correspondence; catalogue entry or other publication; provenance information (such as chain of ownership; purchase receipts; and a letter from the donor).

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