Donors wishing to have more information on this matter should speak with either a tax consultant or an attorney. The Thoreau Institute does not provide monetary valuations of collections. A professional archivist whose first priority is preservation of and access to the materials in the collection manages the archives. Most of the materials are stored in secure, climate-controlled areas. No items in the collection circulate and only the Curator may retrieve materials for researchers.
All monetary donations are tax deductible.