Will the Naperville Heritage Society provide an appraisal for my donation?
The Naperville Heritage Society cannot provide appraisals for donated materials due to a potential conflict of interest. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views museums as interested parties, and any monetary appraisal prepared for donors by the museum are subject to question or disqualification. You can find a qualified appraiser by contacting the following organization. American Society of Appraisers

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1. How do I donate an artifact?
2. What does the Naperville Heritage Society collect?
3. What happens after I contact the Registrar?
4. How are proffered materials reviewed by the museum?
5. How long will it take for the museum to review my donation?
6. Will the Naperville Heritage Society provide an appraisal for my donation?
7. Can I take a tax deduction for my donation?
8. Will the Naperville Heritage Society exhibit my donated items?
9. If I donate materials to the Naperville Heritage Society (NHS), will they be returned upon my request?
10. If the museum will not accept my item as a donation, will they accept it as a long-term loan?