Your tax-deductible contribution will help encourage the science and practice of horticulture and develop the public’s enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment.
Call our Philanthrophy & Outreach Department at 617-933-4963 to donate by phone.
Donate with a check (made payable to MHS) and mailed to:
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
There are many opportunities to sponsor Massachusetts Horticultural Society's events & programs.
Explore our upcoming events for sponsorship opportunities. Please contact giving@masshort.org to learn more and express interest.
Help grow our tools and resources by purchasing an item on our staff wish list!
If you are 70 1/2 , you can support MHS in a tax-wise way with a donation through your IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution program.
Congress has made the IRA QCD permanent and you can make a thoughtful contribution to Mass Hort, satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD), and avoid income tax you would otherwise have to pay on mandatory withdrawals.
The IRA QCD provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift during your lifetime from an asset that would be subject to multiple levels of taxation if it remained in your taxable estate.
What you need to know:
The advantages:
Please consult your professional advisor or IRA administrator; or contact our Philanthropy and Outreach department at giving@masshort.org.
Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer to Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
The MHS brokerage account is with RBC Wealth Management. Our Account manager is David Milowe, who can be reached at 781-263-1000.
RBC Wealth Management
57 River Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Account number: 301-34395
DCT number: 0235
Either you or your broker must contact us by calling our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org with your contact information and the name of the stock and number of shares being transferred. This will ensure your gift is property credited and acknowledged.
Bequests create a lasting legacy and are an important and meaningful source of support for Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS). You may designate MHS as a beneficiary of insurance policies or retirement plans, or make a donation in the form of stocks and bonds. Since 1829, hundreds of supporters have made bequests, ensuring the future of MHS for generations to come.
Your planned gift will support the vital work of MHS to education and inspire people of all ages about plants and gardens and our connection to the environment.
To learn more about including MHS in your will(s), please contact our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org.
When you order bulbs from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 25% of the sale will be donated to MHS. To participate, head to Bloominbucks.com, select Massachusetts Horticultural Society from the organization drop-down list and shop for your garden needs.
Turn your unwanted vehicles into cash for the programs at the Garden at Elm Bank!
MHS has partnered with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to help people turn their unwanted vehicles into cash for the programs at The Gardens at Elm Bank! This program provides an easy way for you to donate your car, receive a tax deduction, and have the funds flow back to Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
For more information and to schedule a pick-up that’s convenient for you, call 855-500-RIDE (7433) or click here to complete our online donation form.
Yes, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine how you may benefit.
Yes, the tow truck driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle exceeds $500. For vehicle sales of more than $500, an IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car.
CARS accepts most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV’s, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and other motorized vehicles. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call 855-500-RIDE (7433) seven days a week.
Yes! They will take your vehicle running or not. However, it must be in one piece, have an engine, and be towable.
You will be contacted within 24 hours to start the donation process. Once the donation record has been created and completed, they will reach out to you within 2 to 3 business days to schedule your pick-up. If you need your vehicle picked up sooner, you can call them at 855-500-RIDE (7433) as they may be able to make arrangements.
Yes, you will need the title to the vehicle. If you do not have it, it is possible that other arrangements can be made. Please call them at 855-500-RIDE (7433) for more information.
Your vehicle will be towed away at a scheduled time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you and will be taken to a sale location.
Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our Tax ID number is 04-2104714
Massachusetts Horticultural Society has many ways in which to honor the anniversary, birthday, or memory of a loved one.
Your tax-deductible gift will help MHS encourage the science and practice of horticulture and develop the public’s enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. We will send a note card acknowledging your gift to the person/family at your request.
For further information on additional honor and memorial giving opportunities, please contact our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org.
Call our Philanthrophy & Outreach Department at 617-933-4963 to donate by phone.
Donate with a check (made payable to MHS) and mailed to:
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
900 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
There are many opportunities to sponsor Massachusetts Horticultural Society's events & programs.
Explore our upcoming events for sponsorship opportunities. Please contact giving@masshort.org to learn more and express interest.
Help grow our tools and resources by purchasing an item on our staff wish list!
If you are 70 1/2 , you can support MHS in a tax-wise way with a donation through your IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution program.
Congress has made the IRA QCD permanent and you can make a thoughtful contribution to Mass Hort, satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD), and avoid income tax you would otherwise have to pay on mandatory withdrawals.
The IRA QCD provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift during your lifetime from an asset that would be subject to multiple levels of taxation if it remained in your taxable estate.
What you need to know:
The advantages:
Please consult your professional advisor or IRA administrator; or contact our Philanthropy and Outreach department at giving@masshort.org.
Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer to Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
The MHS brokerage account is with RBC Wealth Management. Our Account manager is David Milowe, who can be reached at 781-263-1000.
RBC Wealth Management
57 River Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Account number: 301-34395
DCT number: 0235
Either you or your broker must contact us by calling our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org with your contact information and the name of the stock and number of shares being transferred. This will ensure your gift is property credited and acknowledged.
Bequests create a lasting legacy and are an important and meaningful source of support for Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS). You may designate MHS as a beneficiary of insurance policies or retirement plans, or make a donation in the form of stocks and bonds. Since 1829, hundreds of supporters have made bequests, ensuring the future of MHS for generations to come.
Your planned gift will support the vital work of MHS to education and inspire people of all ages about plants and gardens and our connection to the environment.
To learn more about including MHS in your will(s), please contact our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org.
When you order bulbs from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs, 25% of the sale will be donated to MHS. To participate, head to Bloominbucks.com, select Massachusetts Horticultural Society from the organization drop-down list and shop for your garden needs.
Turn your unwanted vehicles into cash for the programs at the Garden at Elm Bank!
MHS has partnered with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to help people turn their unwanted vehicles into cash for the programs at The Gardens at Elm Bank! This program provides an easy way for you to donate your car, receive a tax deduction, and have the funds flow back to Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
For more information and to schedule a pick-up that’s convenient for you, call 855-500-RIDE (7433) or click here to complete our online donation form.
Yes, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine how you may benefit.
Yes, the tow truck driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle exceeds $500. For vehicle sales of more than $500, an IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car.
CARS accepts most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV’s, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and other motorized vehicles. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call 855-500-RIDE (7433) seven days a week.
Yes! They will take your vehicle running or not. However, it must be in one piece, have an engine, and be towable.
You will be contacted within 24 hours to start the donation process. Once the donation record has been created and completed, they will reach out to you within 2 to 3 business days to schedule your pick-up. If you need your vehicle picked up sooner, you can call them at 855-500-RIDE (7433) as they may be able to make arrangements.
Yes, you will need the title to the vehicle. If you do not have it, it is possible that other arrangements can be made. Please call them at 855-500-RIDE (7433) for more information.
Your vehicle will be towed away at a scheduled time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you and will be taken to a sale location.
Massachusetts Horticultural Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Our Tax ID number is 04-2104714
Massachusetts Horticultural Society has many ways in which to honor the anniversary, birthday, or memory of a loved one.
Your tax-deductible gift will help MHS encourage the science and practice of horticulture and develop the public’s enjoyment, appreciation, and understanding of plants and the environment. We will send a note card acknowledging your gift to the person/family at your request.
For further information on additional honor and memorial giving opportunities, please contact our Philanthropy and Outreach team at 617-933-4963 or emailing giving@masshort.org.
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