The Robert H. Jackson Center welcomes gifts through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and gifts of appreciated securities, offering donors flexible ways to support our mission while maximizing tax advantages.
A DAF is a charitable giving account administered by a third party, such as a community foundation or financial institution. Donors can recommend grants from their fund to the Jackson Center, allowing for thoughtful, strategic philanthropy.
Benefits:
Simplifies charitable giving and recordkeeping
Allows for planned, impactful grants to the Center
Can be part of a broader giving strategy
Donating publicly traded securities you have held for more than 12 months is a tax-efficient way to support the Center.
Advantages:
Claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities at the time of the gift
Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value
Provide the Center with meaningful support that sustains programs, archives, and public initiatives
If you have questions, or would like more information on these forms of giving, please reach out to our Director of Development, David Niles at dniles@roberthjackson.org or (716)483-6646.
This special opportunity lets you celebrate family members, friends, veterans, and other impactful individuals by purchasing a commemorative brick.
Join our Bench Circle by being a monthly donor. Or, become a Jackson Society member by giving at least $1,000 per year.
Corporate giving can take on many forms, including financial donations, in-kind donations and employee volunteer programs. Employees and retirees of hundreds of companies may be eligible to participate in the Employer Matching Gift Program, sometimes doubling or even tripling the impact of gifts made to the Jackson Center.
You can leave a lasting legacy by providing a gift to the Jackson Center in your will or estate plan. Additionally, if you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit the Jackson Center and receive tax benefits in return.
The Center’s many diverse programs offer enriching opportunities to inspire, empower and inform current and future generations as to the importance of Constitutional values in strengthening the fabric of democracy and in viewing global events and challenges through a Jacksonian lens.
First serving as a host and now a primary sponsor of the Chautauqua County Battle of the Books for grades 6-8, the Jackson Center has helped this local competition grow from humble beginnings of three Jamestown schools to ten countywide teams. This year, we had well over 100 students participating in the reading of 12 different geared at their age level.
The various performances our students attend relate to the Social Studies content they are learning about, which changes each year, so students currently in 8th grade will have the opportunity
to attend five different performances throughout their high school career. Now that we have been attending performances three years in a row, students have commented on how cool it is that they get to go back to the Jackson Center and see a new performance. I have never seen a large group of students mesmerized for the 30-minute performance and then willing to ask questions the way they do for the Living Voices performances.
Michelle and I are honored to sponsor the summer internship program. These dedicated students always impress us with their enthusiasm and talents, and the Jackson Center gives them an excellent summer of learning and engagement.
This internship experience has imbued me with a greater appreciation for Justice Jackson, pinning my hopes on the future of America through the legacy of his jurisprudence. What an extraordinary opportunity to have as a nascent Americanist.
Immerse yourself in Robert H. Jackson's extraordinary life as you explore our dynamic museum. Engage with personal artifacts, detailed exhibits, and interactive displays that trace his journey from a small-town lawyer to a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Dive into his influential role in shaping American and international justice through engaging, hands-on experiences. Whether you’re passionate about history or law, the museum offers an exciting, in-depth look at Jackson's lasting legacy.
As you navigate the museum, uncover the stories behind Jackson’s landmark decisions and his crucial role at the Nuremberg Trials. Experience the challenges he faced and the principles he championed through compelling multimedia presentations and historical documents. Dive into interactive elements that vividly illustrate his impact on legal history. Explore the museum to understand how Jackson’s dedication to justice can resonate with and inspire us today.
