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Support our non-profit organization and help us preserve history, culture, and education for future generations. We are excited to begin our new building project, which will expand exhibit space, improve visitor experiences, and create new opportunities for community programs and events. Your donation directly supports this important growth and helps bring our vision to life. Every contribution—big or small—makes a lasting impact.
Thank you for investing in our museum and our community’s future.
As an active 501(c)3 organization, donations to Powder River Historical Society are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
ALL DONATIONS - Please include your mailing address in the "add a note" section to receive a tax donation receipt.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS - please list In Memory name(s) of your loved ones in the "add a note" section.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), allows retirees age 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 tax free from their IRA each year.
Key Benefits of QCDs in 2026:
Reduced Taxable Income: Because the distribution goes directly to a charity, it is not included in your taxable income, preventing it from pushing you into a higher tax bracket.
Satisfy RMDs Tax-Free: For those 73 or older, a QCD counts toward your annual RMD requirement without incurring the tax penalty of a standard withdrawal.
Lower AGI & Medicare Savings: By keeping your AGI lower, you may avoid or reduce the 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) and lower your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums.
Benefit Without Itemizing: QCDs allow you to receive tax benefits for charitable giving even if you take the standard deduction.
Reduced State Taxes: Because a QCD lowers your federal adjusted gross income, it can also reduce your state income tax liability in many states.
Key Requirements:
Age: You must be at least 70 1/2 years old at the time of the distribution.
Direct Transfer: Funds must be transferred directly from the IRA trustee to the eligible charity. Contact your account administrator to initiate at QCD
Eligible Charities: Contributions must go to 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding donor-advised funds or private foundations).
Account Types: Eligible for traditional and inherited IRAs, and sometimes inactive SEP/SIMPLE IRAs.
Please consult your Tax Advisor for further clarification or learn more through the IRS website
Membership Has Its Perks!
Become a member of the Powder River Historical Society today and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that local history and Western culture is kept alive by friends of PRHS.
If you prefer, download our membership application, print and mail to us at Powder River Historical Society, PO Box 573, Broadus, MT 59371.
The mission of the Powder River Historical Society
is to preserve, assemble, protect and memorialize items of local historical interest
and it contains thousands of donated items that help preserve our unique history.
Additional Ways to Support Powder River Historical Society
Volunteers are the heart of the Powder River Historical Museum. Each summer, visitors arrive from all over the world and we need your help to share our special corner of the globe with them. We have opportunities to fit any time commitment, so come join our amazing volunteers in promoting the history of our home.
Share our PRHM story on Social Media. Make sure you Like and Follow our FACEBOOK Page to keep up to date and learn some really great history of Powder River County.
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