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Charitable Contributions

The Stretch Glass Society was recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 2016. Contributions to the Stretch Glass Society may be tax deductible as charitable contributions and will provide funding for the Society to pursue our mission to encourage and support interest in and learning and enlightenment of one of America’s heritages, iridescent stretch glass, which was produced by nine American glass companies ca. 1912-1932 and by one American glass company ca. 1980-2011. We are dedicated to preserving this beautiful glassware and the history of its manufacture as well as sharing current developments about stretch glass with collectors, museums, auctioneers, and all who share our enthusiasm for stretch glass. We provide a forum to promote friendship among those interested in stretch glass and to give each an opportunity to participate in new discoveries and experiences concerning iridescent stretch glass. We provide opportunities to learn the history of stretch glass and to stay abreast of recent discoveries and developments through our quarterly newsletter, The Quarterly, in-person events and virtual discussions. We offer collectors and others interested in stretch glass an opportunity to share points of interest, to provide and benefit from on-going educational programs and materials and to enjoy the fun and fellowship of collecting iridescent stretch glass. Charitable contributions supplement funds raised from operations and memberships.

Monetary donations to the Stretch Glass Society may be made by visiting our online membership registration and donation page. Donations of stretch (or other) glassware or offers to provide in-kind services or goods should be arranged in advance by contacting the Co-Presidents of The Stretch Glass Society at info@stretchglasssociety.org. All donations will be acknowledged by the Society. 

We sincerely appreciate all contributions to The Stretch Glass Society and recognize each donor for their contributions. Designations may be achieved thru one-time or cumulative giving. Individuals reaching a new giving designation will be recognized at the Annual Convention Banquet (or at such other time and place as may be appropriate). All donors will receive the Quarterly by email for the year following the date of their donation (ending on December 31).  The designations are as follows:

CHARITABLE GIVING LEVELS

Stretch Glass Society Enthusiast

Stretch Glass Society Contributor

Stretch Glass Society Advocate

Stretch Glass Society Champion

Stretch Glass Society Donor

Stretch Glass Society Patron

Stretch Glass Society Benefactor

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$100-499.99

$500-999.99

$1,000-4,999.99

$5,000-9,999.99

$10,000-24,999.99

$25,000 and above

PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE SGS TODAY!

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Your donation will help us expand our charitable work.

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The Stretch Glass Society (SGS) is an avid group of Stretch Glass collectors. Our goals are to help preserve this beautiful glass and the history of its manufacture as part of our American heritage, to educate the public as to its existence, to promote an appreciation of collecting this type of glass -- and to have fun while doing all of the above! Explore this website to learn more about Stretch Glass as well as upcoming and recent events.

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