A Tradition of Giving Supports City Funds

The City of Montgomery provides many ways for citizens to assist the non-tax supported work of our community. Tax dollars alone do not support the many arts, cultural, historic and memorial activities of our city. Generous donations from individuals and corporate citizens through the years have greatly assisted our efforts in historic preservation as well as arts and cultural related programs and projects.

In recent years, the city received an additional reminder of the caring and generosity of our citizens and friends. This came through the generous donation of $110,000 to the City’s Arts and Amenities Fund from a long-time Montgomery resident. While this was a very significant gift to our community, we regularly receive inquires about how to give memorial gifts, bequests or other contributions toward the betterment of our city. Not only does such a gift benefit our residents and others that we serve, but it may benefit you by providing a tax savings as well as the deep satisfaction of helping others.

Some of the several ways that you can contribute to the community are; a cash gift, including the City in your will through a general or directed bequest, memorial and tribute gifts to honor a special individual, gifts of real estate or property such as works of art, automobiles and similar items, just to name a few. To assist in answering questions, the city has created a brochure that outlines the history of giving in Montgomery and provides information about charitable giving opportunities. City staff would be happy to share this information with anyone who may be considering a charitable donation to further a project or program that may be special to them.

Questions about this information, or if you would like to discuss the feasibility of a specific donation, please contact Susan Hamm at 792-8314.