Join a growing team of supporters who want to help preserve this National Historic Landmark site with its historic buildings, 22 acres of fields, forests, wetlands, and educational programs for both children and adults. Membership with The Mill at Anselma is a wonderful way to show your support for this national treasure and its continued preservation.

Giving to the Mill means more than just the benefits below. It means supporting the preservation of and education about our cultural history. All members receive free admission and the gratitude of the organization. The highest levels of giving grants you access to donor appreciation events and gives an opportunity to use our Mill for your next cocktail party.

All memberships go wholly to the operating costs of the Mill at Anselma, except in cases of value rendered (noted herein). All figures represent annual dues for the membership level. Membership Form.

See the entire giving plan here: The Miller’s Society – Planned Giving to the Mill

In 2018, the Board of Trustees of the Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust, Inc. established a society to recognize those generous individuals who included the Mill in their estate plans—either through a planned-gift agreement or charitable bequest. In honor of the historic legacy of the many millers operating the Mill throughout its history – beginning with Lightfoot, ending with Collins, and now encompassing a new group of volunteer millers – this society is known as The Miller’s Society.

The support of thoughtful friends of the Mill who memorialize their commitment to the Mill with their bequests and planned gifts is a significant factor in preserving the preservation and educational mission of the organization. Therefore, the Board of Trustees has directed that these planned-gift and bequest donors receive special recognition as members of The Miller’s Society. This will include a special event specifically catered to members and a lapel pin.

Membership in The Miller’s Society is available to anyone who has established and provided documentation for the following:

• a bequest or other arrangement through their will;
• a retirement asset transfer, such as from an IRA, 401k, 403b, etc.;
• a charitable gift annuity;
• an insurance policy where ownership was transferred to the Mill, and the Mill was named owner and beneficiary; or
• a gift using another planned-gift strategy.

Sustainable non-profits, including many historic mills in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, have endowments and investments whose interest provides the minimum operating funds needed to keep the organization running even in the absence of fundraising operations. As the 2008 financial crisis demonstrated, fundraising can be truncated by circumstance.

With this in mind, the Trust will direct all Miller’s Society funding into building the organizational endowment.

Follow this link for more detail: The Miller’s Society – Planned Giving to the Mill

Our affiliate program creates a lasting relationship with local corporations and provides a value proposition for some of the most generous organisations in our area.

Platinum Affiliates have the complete suite of affiliate benefits, including catered parties in the Mill and full acknowledgement in multiple mediums by the organization – including print, email blasts, and social media – thanking them for their critical support for our non-profit.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Affiliates can enter partnership with the Mill at a discounted level and still enjoy benefits like an informational table at our educational demonstration days, advertising on our website and at our events, and other benefits.