About the Project:
Probably everyone has seen damaged gravestones and wished there was something they could do. The damage vandals cause violates our sense of humanity, and storm damage can be almost as sad. Age itself can steal history, as time and nature erase the names of our ancestors.
Currently, it is very difficult for smaller or rural communities to find funds for the restoration or repair of cemetery stones and lesser recognized historic stone structures. Cemeteries occupy a niche in the IRS tax rules (because they are considered private property) that makes it very difficult to find government or foundation grants.
Our mission:
How you can help :
The Stone Angels Project is currently in the development stages. If you or your corporation can help with start-up costs, we would be most grateful. Any amount is welcome. Donations made now will not be tax-deductible, but once we have submitted our nonprofit recognition request, we'll let you know, so that any future donations can be deducted.
Here is our current wish list for start-up:
- A small used RV to be transformed into our International Headquarters
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- Miscellaneous administrative and filing fees: $1000
- Wherever it is needed
There are two ways to give. For a safe, internet transaction with or without a Paypal account, please click on the donate button to the left, and be sure to note how you would like the donation to be applied.
To send a gift by check please remit to:
Stone Angels Project
424 South 48th
Lincoln, NE 68510
Corporate Partnership:
The Stone Angels Project is seeking a partnership with a corporation or corporations in the preservation, cemetery or other applicable industries. If your corporation would be interested in the tax-breaks and national publicity, or just in the saving of historic hand-carved stonework now in danger of being lost forever, please let us know.
Please contact Dr. Shannon Nolte for more information.
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