Our founder, Emma Geiser Nicodemus, was the first to dream of all that Renfrew Museum and Park could, and would, be. She called the grounds of what is now Renfrew home, and knew that her beloved farmstead would come to mean just a much to the community of Waynesboro as it meant to her. Through her efforts, our community received a tremendous gift that has touched the lives of multiple generations. Today, Renfrew is thriving with tens of thousands of visitors each year, annual traditions, weekly programs, and much, much more. We hope to join us as we continue to build on Emma’s dream for many years to come!
What is an endowment?
Endowments are permanent funds invested to generate income for a non-profit, organization, or program FOREVER. The principal of the endowment is never drawn upon; we invest the principal and grant a small percentage annually from only the interest and earnings to use to support operations. Endowments can be tailored for a particular organization, purpose, or set up for the benefit of a specific field of interest. These types of funds are critical to the long-term survival of parishes, schools, preservation organizations, and other organizations as they provide a permanent and reliable source of income over time. This is how, with your help, we are building FOREVER VALUE to continue supporting Renfrew’s mission.
In 2013, we created the Renfrew Endowment Fund. The purpose of this fund was, and is, to give our neighbors, partners, friends, and people with a passion for preservation or history an opportunity to contribute to our community in a way that will have a long-lasting positive effect on the place we have all come to love and enjoy. The Renfrew Endowment Fund has been set up so that the principal, your gift, would never be spent but is invested for growth. Only the interest and dividends earned on your donation will be used to support the daily efforts of Renfrew Museum and Park. You can donate to the Renfrew Endowment Fund on a one-time basis, yearly, or support it as a part of your estate planning.
Contributions to the Renfrew Endowment Fund can be made by mailing a check written out to Renfrew Museum and Park and mailed to 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, Attention Renfrew Endowment Fund, by phone, or using the donation button below. Renfrew Committee Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and is eligible to receive your tax-deductible contribution!