Exciting News-- $142,875 Raised
Earlier this month, the CSPM launched its Gift of History campaign to raise $130,000 in honor of its 130th anniversary. We have exciting news! Together, we exceeded our goal and raised $142,875 to continue collecting, preserving, and sharing our community’s stories. Thank you to those who joined in this effort by giving the Gift of History!
Gift of History Reception
As part of the Gift of History, the CSPM brought together 150 passionate individuals of history and culture to explore the museum and discover how their donation would make a meaningful impact in furthering our mission through powerful exhibits, innovative programs, and extensive collections that reflect our region’s history. Presenters included CSPM Board President Nancy Bernard, Mayor Yemi Mobolade, Curator of History Leah Davis Witherow, the Morales Family Community Contributors to Freedom to Thrive, Museum Director Matt Mayberry, and Development Director Diane Barber Stine. By the end of the event, we raised over $115,000.
Gift of History Sponsors
Our Gift of History Sponsors kicked off this campaign by contributing $11,000. Please join us in thanking them:
Cascade Investment Group, LLC· CBIZ · Royal Gorge Bridge & Park · Sorren · The Woman’s Club of Colorado Springs
Thank you James and Helen McCaffrey Charitable Trust and Harold C. Ingersoll Fund!
The James and Helen McCaffrey Charitable Trust and Harold C. Ingersoll Fund matched every donation received on and after May 14 up to $33,000. This meant that a donation of $10 became a $20 contribution supporting the CSPM’s exhibits, programs and collections.
Helen McCaffrey was a native of Colorado Springs, and was passionate about history and preserving historical places. She supported the CSPM for many years and was instrumental in the Museum’s growth. After her passing in 2017, she left a legacy in Colorado Springs.
Harold C. Ingersoll was a long-time supporter of the CSPM’s Foundation and served on the Foundation Board. Harold left a legacy gift through the Pikes Peak Community Foundation to support the CSPM.
Thank you for supporting the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum!
Diane Barber Stine, CSPM Development Director
Not able to join the Gift of History? You can still support the CSPM’s mission to build a lasting connection to the Pikes Peak region by preserving and sharing our cultural history. Generous donations allow the CSPM to put on powerful exhibits, innovative programs, and diverse collections that reflect our region’s history. Donate today!
719.385.5633 | Diane.Stine@coloradosprings.gov