Through the Certified Historical Institution Program, AHS strengthens local and tribal museums through grants, workshops, historical resources, and hands-on support. Your gift empowers museums across Arizona to preserve and share their communities’ stories. For example:

• $500 provides technical assistance to a rural or volunteer-run museum.
• $2,000 is another grant given to support local museums in Arizona’s regional communities.
• $5,000 is a new marketing initiative to promote regional CHIs within statewide tourism.

Donations to collections support the preservation, growth, and accessibility of Arizona’s historic objects and artifacts. These funds help conserve fragile items, acquire new materials, and prepare collections for exhibition and research.  Your gift provides for activities such as:

• $250 supports the purchase of basic but essential curation supplies. 
• $1,000 supports conservation of rare or at-risk objects.
• $5,000 would support the purchase of a single, new storage cabinet.
• $20,000 supports restoration of imperiled collections.

“Adopt a Collection” opportunities available for major donors.

From field trips to teacher training to classroom-ready materials, AHS education programs inspire learners of all ages. Our signature program, National History Day Arizona (NHDAZ), helps students build critical thinking, research and communication skills.  Your gift supports activities like:

• $100 funds a class pizza party and swag for our 3rd Grade Postcard Contest Winner.
• $250 creates digital curriculum for classroom use.
• $500 sponsors a student participating in NHDAZ.
• $1,500 supports travel costs for Arizona’s state winners at Nationals in Washington, D.C.

You can also donate to the Friends of the Arizona Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) partner, by mailing a check to:

Friends of Arizona Historical Society
1314 South 7th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364

Exhibit funding brings Arizona’s stories to life through immersive, artifact-rich experiences. Your support enhances every stage of exhibit development- from design to installation to maintenance- and helps ensure access for all visitors.  Your gift would be felt across the likes of:

• $500 supports updates and repairs within current exhibits.
• $1,500 supports printing text and photos for exhibits. 
• $2,500 supports updated technology in an exhibit.
• $5,000 helps provide new exhibit cases.
• $7,500 supports accessibility enhancements for the visually and hearing impaired.

This nationally respected, peer-reviewed publication has shared Arizona’s rich history with readers for over 60 years. With over 1,000 print subscribers and 40,000+ article downloads annually, the Journal amplifies original scholarship and statewide impact. Your support helps offset rising printing, mailing, and editorial costs.

• $50-$250 supports mailing and production costs for one issue.
• $500-$2,000 funds travel and recruitment of diverse authors.
• $2,500 supports an Editorial Assistant Internship for one semester.
• $7,500 supports an Editorial Assistant Internship for an entire year.

A gift here supports free and low-cost public programming that honors Arizona’s cultural diversity and community stories. Events include Statehood Day, Juneteenth, heritage celebrations, and community-led initiatives.

• $250-$500 helps us offer an honorarium for guest speakers.
• $1,000 offsets admission for a free museum day in Tucson, Tempe, or Flagstaff.
• $3,000 supports community events co-hosted with local community partners.

Also consider donating to the Friends of the Arizona Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) partner, by sending a check to:

Friends of Arizona Historical Society
1314 South 7th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364

AHS safeguards more than 1 million linear feet of Arizona’s visual, oral, and written history—from rare photographs to public records – totaling over 12 million archival materials. We are the only statewide organization preserving the documented history of Arizona’s families, communities, and institutions.  

• $250 rehouses and labels one linear foot of archival materials.
• $500 supports the creation of digital exhibits.
• $1,000+ conserves fragile archival materials.
• $5,000+ supports specialized archival equipment for preservation, storage, and digitization.

The AHS Research Fellowship Program brings scholars from around the world to explore our archival collections and uncover new insights relating to borderlands, Indigenous history, migration, and more. Their work adds new insights to Arizona’s historical record and ensures its relevance in broader conversations.  Your gift would advance and grow this program, helping across such areas as:

• $2,500 supports one short-term (1-2 week) fellowship.
• $40,000 supports a long-term (6-month) fellowship.
• $1,000,000 endows a permanent named fellowship. 

Naming and Endowment opportunities are available for major donors. 

In partnership with the Arizona Architecture Foundation and AIA Arizona, AHS plans to construct a 12,737 sq. ft. Archives Annex at the Arizona Heritage Center. The space will house over 25,000 original architectural drawings, blueprints, and renderings- preserving the records and legacy of Arizona's built environment before it is lost forever. 

• $250 shows your support for preserving the history of Arizona’s architectural legacy.
• $5,000 supports fixtures and storage within the planned space.
• $1.7 million completely funds Phase 2: Architectural and Engineering (A&E).
• $12.8 million completely funds Phase 3: Construction of the whole project.

Naming opportunities are available for major donors.