Building the Foundation

The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Public Foundation is a registered charity with the principal purpose of raising funds for capital projects.

Foundation Projects:

Elevator: Through the donations to the foundation, an elevator was installed in the building in 2002 to provide public access for all visitors.

Photo at right: Mayor Dennis Korte cuts the ribbon held by Museum Board chairperson Alvin Hingley (left) and Foundation chairperson Jack Tuchscherer at the grand opening of the elevator installation in November 2002.

Fire alarm and sprinkler system: The foundation provided the funding for a fire alarm and sprinkler system to help protect this historic site. Funding for the sprinkler system was also provided by the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation.

Help solidify our foundation

Through your donation, you can help us preserve the history of Humboldt and area. The foundation is currently raising funds for the development of an archives and research room. Donations to the foundation are tax deductible and receipts will be issued for any donation of $10 and over. Donations of $100 and over are acknowledged on engraved nameplates on a large plaque in the lobby of the museum.

Donations categories are:

• Platinum: $11,000 and over
• Gold: $7,500-10,999
• Silver: $5,000-7,499
• Bronze: $2,500-4,999
• Sponsor: $1,000-2,499
• Donor: $500-999
• Supporter: $100-499
• Scroll: $10-99

For further information, contact the museum at humboldt.museum@sasktel.net.

Donations may be sent to:

• Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Public Foundation
• Box 2349
• Humboldt, Sask.
• S0K 2A0