Information for Potential Donors
USGA Golf Museum and LibraryCollections Policy
The USGA Golf Museum is eager to collect artifacts and items that relate to the USGA, USGA
championships, and USGA champions. In addition, collecting artifacts and other materials related to thehistory of women as well as diverse populations in golf is a high priority. Most items received into thecollection are of historic and/or artistic merit, and are used for the purposes of display, comparison,
research, education, preservation, or to upgrade the quality and/or condition of the collections.
Only artifacts with demonstrated authenticity, established provenance, and clear issues of title will beaccepted by the Museum. Please note that it is our general policy to refuse donations upon which
restrictions have been placed.
Information for Potential Donors
Due to the great volume of offers we receive each year, we cannot accept donated material through themail without prior communication. If you have artifacts, footage, photographs, or archival material thatyou believe would complement the Museum’s collection, please send us an e-mail or letter with thefollowing information:••••

A detailed photograph of the object(s)A description of the item with dimensions
Information on the history of the object
Contact name, address and telephone number

Inquiries and information regarding potential donations should be directed to:
Rosemary Maravetz
Curator of Collections
USGA Golf Museum
77 Liberty Corner Road
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
rmaravetz@usga.org
Frequently Asked Donation Questions
Will the USGA Golf Museum appraise my donation for its monetary value?
Due to regulations and policies issued by the Internal Revenue Service, the Museum cannot provide
monetary appraisals of items offered for donation (or for any other purpose).
However, professional appraisers do perform this service for a fee. To find a licensed appraiser in yourarea, we recommend potential donors to contact the American Society of Appraisers, the International
Society of Appraisers, or the Appraisers Association of America for a referral.
Can I take a tax deduction for my donation?
The USGA Golf Museum is recognized as a qualified charitable organization. As such, the fair market

value of your donated materials is generally tax deductible. To take advantage of your deduction, youmust file tax form 1040 and, depending on the value of your donation, tax form 8283.
To ensure that you receive the maximum tax benefit, it is recommended that you consult with your own
accountant, attorney, and/or the Internal Revenue Service. You may also consult Internal Revenue
Service Publication No. 526, Charitable Contributions, and Publication No. 561, Determining the Value ofDonated Property.
How are potential donations reviewed?
Donation offers are reviewed by the Museum staff. The staff is knowledgeable in both the scope of ourexisting collection, as well as various issues associated with the long-term care of artifacts.
The staff uses the criteria outlined in the Collections Policy as a guide. We also take into consideration
the condition of the object and the availability of resources required to properly store and care for theitem. The sensitive nature of materials or ownership of copyrights may also factor into acquisition
decisions.
How long does it take for the USGA Golf Museum to review proposed donations?
The Museum staff typically meets monthly to review donations proposed during the previous month.
However, regular reviews may be postponed when staff time is otherwise committed to championshipresponsibilities, development of exhibitions, or special programs. Some donation offers also require
substantial research before the staff can adequately review them and render a decision.
Can I mail or drop off a donation?
The Museum cannot accept unsolicited donations through the mail or in person without prior written
communication. If you have artifacts or documents that you believe would make valuable additions to
our collection, we ask that you kindly submit your request in writing.
Will the USGA Golf Museum exhibit the artifacts or documents in my donation?
The Museum cannot guarantee that any objects donated to its collections will be exhibited unlessexpressly collected for that purpose. Only a fraction of the collection is on view at any given time. The
Museum’s utmost priority is the long-term preservation of the items in our collection, which could mean
limited exposure for certain kinds of material.
The Museum allocates a significant portion of its annual budget to maintaining optimal care andconditions in its storage areas and galleries to ensure the preservation of all collections materials.
Objects from the collection not on view are used for display during talks, tours and special programs atthe Museum and offsite locations. Collections material is also used for temporary displays andoccasionally loaned to other institutions for temporary exhibitions. Most artifacts and documents in thecollection are made available for research purposes.
If I donate artifacts or other material to the USGA Golf Museum, will they be returned to me at myrequest?
The USGA Golf Museum cannot return accessioned collection materials to the donor. Once the Museum
accepts your donation for the collection, you will be asked to sign a Deed of Gift, which legally transfers
ownership of the materials to the Museum.