Protect the site
Care for the replica fort, the grounds, and the riverfront so visitors can stand where the 1808 garrison stood.
Donate
Your gift keeps the fort standing
Old Fort Madison Preservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible, and every dollar goes to caring for the site and rebuilding it for the next hundred years. Give securely by card below, or by mail or phone.
$2,211,44663%
$2,211,446 raised of $3.5M goal (63% of the way there)
- Donors
- 241
- Current phase
- Phase 1: Reconstruction, Flood Mitigation and Construction
- Updated
- June 18, 2026
Give by card
A secure, one-time or recurring gift by credit or debit card. You will receive an emailed receipt for your records.
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Prefer mail or phone?
Both work today, and every gift is acknowledged for your records.
Give by mail
PO Box 304
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Send a check
Make your check payable to Old Fort Madison Preservation, Inc. and mail it to:
Old Fort Madison PreservationPO Box 304
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Note “capital campaign” in the memo line if you want your gift directed to the rebuild. We will mail you a receipt.
Give by phone
Call us to give
Call and a member of our team will take your gift, answer your questions, and make sure it is recorded correctly.
Reach us during summer season hours. Outside the season, leave a message and we will call you back.
Where your gift goes
Tell the story
Fund tours, reenactments, and exhibits that interpret the fort and the War of 1812 sieges for new generations.
Build the future
Move the capital campaign forward toward a new Welcome Center/Living History Center that serves school groups and visitors year round.
We report campaign totals openly so you can see exactly how the effort is going. The progress bar above is updated as gifts come in, and the full picture lives on the capital campaign page.
Ways to give
More ways to make a meaningful gift
A gift by card, check, or phone is the simplest path. Several others can stretch your gift further or carry it into the future. Gifts can be made outright or pledged over up to five years.
Gifts of securities
Give appreciated stock or mutual funds held longer than a year, claim the full-value deduction, and avoid the capital-gains tax you would owe if you sold them.
IRA rollover and RMD
A qualified charitable distribution from your IRA can be excluded from your taxable income, and at 73 or older it can count toward your required minimum distribution.
Donor-advised funds
Recommend a grant to Old Fort Madison Preservation from your donor-advised fund at any time, in any amount.
Matching gifts
Many employers match charitable gifts. A quick check with your HR department can double, or even triple, the value of your gift.
Memorial and honor gifts
Give in memory or in honor of someone you love. We will track and acknowledge each tribute with care.
Planned and legacy gifts
Bequests, charitable trusts, and gifts of life insurance let you make a lasting gift while keeping benefits in the meantime. We are glad to walk through the options with you or your advisor.
Let's talk it through
To arrange any of these, or to request a donation and pledge card, call 319-470-3642 or email info@HistoricOldFortMadison.org. Please consult your own advisor for personal tax and estate-planning guidance.
Other ways to make a lasting gift
A one-time donation is one path. If you want a deeper connection to the fort, two more options are worth a look.
Become a member
Members give every year and get free admission, event invitations, and a steady connection to the work.
Sponsor the campaign
Businesses and major donors can fund a building, an exhibit, or an event, with naming opportunities and visible recognition at the fort.