How to Donate
We welcome cash, cheques and debit donations at any time. May and June are often the months in which we feel financial pressures in that we are spending money on programs, staff, facilities and the like while our summer income hasn’t really hit its stride yet.Cheques should be made out to Mennonite Heritage Village and mailed to 231 PTH 12 North, Steinbach, MB, R5G 1T8.
We provide businesses and individuals the opportunity to sponsor festival events (Canada Day, Pioneer Days, Fall on the Farm), fundraising events (Tractor Trek, Golf Tournament), our education program, exhibits, etc. Sponsors will be recognized at various levels (Sponsorship Program) in keeping with the level of the sponsorship.
Planned Giving instruments such as wills, insurance policies, independent foundations and preauthorized debits (PAD Form) are available for one-time or regular planned giving. We will be happy to discuss these with you.
Donations can be made on the MHV website through the services of Canada Helps. They issue charitable donation receipts for any donation they process. Links to their website can be found at the top of any page.
There are normally a number of capital projects that need attention. They may be large projects like a new building or a major landscape initiative. Or they may be somewhat more modest like a piece of equipment, technology or a building restoration. Typically no money will be spent on the project until it is fully funded.
An “in-kind” donation often refers to a gift of an object such as an artifact or a piece of equipment. It can also refer to financial instruments such as stocks. There are tax benefits to converting some of these instruments into in-kind donations. We will be happy to discuss these in more detail.
Mennonite Heritage Village has three basic sources of revenue. Earnings from operations (60%), Government Grants (15%), and Donations and Fundraising (25%). We invite donations in a variety of formats.
MHV is a registered not-for-profit. Donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt.