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In early April, CCAHA learned that its NEH and IMLS grants were abruptly revoked – a development which presents significant financial challenges to our organization - an immediate loss of at least $321,850 of anticipated funding. Including the termination of client grants for conservation treatment, housing, and imaging, 10% of our 2025 budget is affected. 

Without this funding, CCAHA will not be able to provide:

  • Technical and topical webinars that reach 1,000 collections care professionals annually, supporting their professional development and fostering community.
  • Consultations and assessments that help dozens of collecting organizations prepare long-term preservation strategies and support
  • Guidance to museums, libraries and archives in areas with limited access to preservation expertise, including the Deep South, Appalachia and Puerto Rico
  • Crucial tools and resources downloaded over 5,000 times last year alone, including a Collections Management Policy Toolkit, and Legacy Guide for succession planning
  • Training for emerging professionals at the undergraduate and post-graduate level – initiatives that are critical in nurturing the museum and library workforce 

Nearly 50 years ago, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) was founded with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), recognizing the vital role of cultural heritage for tens of millions of residents in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.  Today, the support of our community is deeply appreciated as we strive to continue our vital work despite these devastating funding cuts. At a time when the preservation of our diverse cultural and historical record is increasingly important, your partnership ensures that this legacy endures for future generations.

Friends of CCAHA

Individuals who make an annual gift of $150 or more will be added to our Friends of CCAHA giving society.  Benefits include invitations to exclusive programs and behind-the-scenes events, as well as discounts on our services. Learn more about Friends of CCAHA here.


Donate online with the form below. 

Other Ways to give

Donate by mail
Gifts can be mailed to the address below. Please make check payable to CCAHA.


CCAHA
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Donate by phone
Contact Business Operations Administrator Edie Tanis Brenna at (215) 545-0613 x 330.

Donate by Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
If you or your family have a DAF, simply request a grant distribution from your DAF sponsor. Be sure to include CCAHA’s tax ID# 23-2047295.  As some DAF gifts arrive without donor information, please let us know to expect your gift so we can thank you!

To enquire about other forms of donation—such as employer matching gifts, gifts of stock or securities, planned gifts, or IRA Charitable Rollover—contact Business Operations Administrator Edie Tanis Brenna at (215) 545-0613 x 330 or etanisbrenna@ccaha.org.