The Family History Store proudly supports the hard work and efforts of the many historical and genealogical societies around the nation and the volunteers that make these societies successful.
One of the biggest challenges facing societies today is that of recruiting new members and raising funds to enable them to continue their research and preservation projects as well as community educational programs. Many times these costs are absorbed by individual members themselves dedicated to preserving history for future generations. Recognizing these challenges, and with a desire to assist in their efforts, The Family History Store has launched its all new Society Suppport Program. The new program went into effect on June 23, 2008, with the release of our brand new website. The new program will allow U.S. non-profit historical and/or genealogical societies to register with The Family History Store and will allow customers of The Family History Store to link their purchase to their favorite non-profit society* during the checkout process. The family History Store will then make a donation to that society equal to 3% of that customer's purchase (excluding taxes and shipping charges).
*Societies must hold a 501(c)(3) status and must submit a copy of their "Letter of Determination" if not listed in IRS publication 78 "Cumulative List of Organizations". A "Letter of Determination" is a formal notification an organization receives from the IRS once its tax exempt status has been approved.
Who Can Apply?
The Family History Store's Society Support Program is open to all U.S. non-profit, historical and/or genealogical societies and public, non-profit libraries who meet one of the following criteria.
• A public, non-profit library located within the United States that serves as a public archive or respository of historical documents or records maintained by a qualified non-profit historical and/or genealogical society. • A public, non-profit library located within the United States that serves as a regular* meeting facility for a qualified non-profit historical and/or genealogical society. Meeting dates and times must be published to the public by newsletter or posted on library's public website.
*Regular meetings are denoted as meetings held at regular intervals a minimum of (4) four times per year. How to Apply
If your society or library meets the above criteria and you wish to apply as a beneficiary of The Family History Store's Society Support Program you must submit an application, signed by an officer, along with proof of 501(c)(3) status* by mail to:
Kindred Trails, Inc.
dba The Family History Store
PO Box 5
Tensed, Idaho 83870
How Do I Get Proof of 501(c)(3) Status?
The IRS does not "replace" determination letters. You can, however, ask for a letter confirming that their records show that your organization is tax exempt. Send your request, signed by a board member or officer, to:
Internal Revenue Service
Attn: Exempt Organization
PO Box 192
Covington, KY 41012-0192
Need to Apply for 501(c)(3) Status?
The IRS website has a "Fill-In" for applying for 501(c)(3) status at
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf You may also wish to read the free information available about applying for 501(c)(3) status at http://www.Form1023Help.com.
Where Can I Get an Application for The Family History Store's Society Support Program?
To receive an application by mail call:
1-866-874-2223
Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM (PST/PDT)
Or Write
Society Support Program Coordinator
Kindred Trails, Inc
dba The Family History Store
PO Box 5
Tensed, Idaho 83870
Click here to download Information Sheet
Click here to download application
Current Benificiaries of TheFamilyHistoryStore.com's Society Support Program
Be sure and link your purchase to one of these great societies! It doesn't cost you anything—We donate on your behalf! Select a society during the checkout process.
Arizona
• Arizona State Genealogical Society
Arkansas
• Newton County Historical Society
• Saline County History & Heritage Society
Florida
• The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc.
Idaho
• Idaho Genealogical Society
• Kootenai County Genealogical Society
Illinois
• Peoria County Genealogical Society
Nevada
• Central Nevada Historical Society
• Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society
Ohio
• Allen County Historical Society
• Hardin County Genealogical Society
Oregon
• Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, Inc.
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