Support the Hall of Fame: FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about supporting the Hall of Fame and Museum

What is the mission of the Hall of Fame, and how can I help?

The Hall of Fame's mission statement can be seen here. Through donations from people like you, the Hall of Fame, a not-for-profit educational institution, guards the history of America's pastime. Learn how your artifact donation, cash gift or Hall of Fame Membership can help the Hall of Fame preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. Learn more about the educational programs, exhibits, and collections that your gift supports.

How can I support the Hall of Fame with a cash donation?

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a private not-for-profit educational institution, is independent of Major League Baseball. Your tax-deductible contribution helps us fulfill our mission of preserving history, honoring excellence, and connecting generations. Learn more about the educational programs, exhibits, and collections that your gift supports. The Hall of Fame accepts cash gifts online or you may contact the Hall of Fame:

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National Baseball Hall of Fame
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326

How does my Hall of Fame Membership help the Hall of Fame fulfill its mission?

Your Hall of Fame Membership helps us fulfill our mission of preserving history, honoring excellence, and connecting generations in several ways. Membership helps fund our educational programs, which reach millions of students each year. It also helps us preserve artifacts in our collection. For example, it can cost as much as $100 to have one scrapbook in the collection treated so that the photos and newspaper clippings will be saved for generations to enjoy. In addition, your Membership helps fund the general costs associated with running the Hall of Fame and Museum and all the programs (more than 300 each year) that take place there.

How do I learn about donating an artifact?

The Hall of Fame does not purchase any artifacts for its collections. Only through the generosity of baseball fans is the Hall of Fame able to tell the game's stories. By donating an artifact, you help us fulfill our mission of preserving history, honoring excellence, and connecting generations. Learn more about donating an artifact.