Partners in Preservation - Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE)

Thank You To Our Partners In Preservation

Supporting WHALE’s mission and restoration work is an investment in a stronger local economy. Since 1962 we have led the effort to preserve New Bedford’s historic architecture — and becoming a Partner in Preservation is an opportunity to align your values or your business’s values with that mission.

WHALE’s Partners in Preservation believe in the transformative impact historic preservation has on the city today and for generations to come. As a Partner in Preservation, you will be associated with restoration projects that:

Preserve the city’s architectural and multicultural heritage
Foster economic growth and create workforce opportunities
Stabilize neighborhoods and expand affordable housing
Grow New Bedford’s arts and culture sector

Partners in Preservation receive:

Public Recognition — Listed on WHALE’s website and in donor/member communications, alongside the region’s leading employers, banks, and foundations.
Event Access — Invitations to ribbon cuttings, soirees, and other donor events throughout the year.
Preservation & Rehab Guidance — Priority access to WHALE staff expertise on historic tax credits, community development programs, and building rehabilitation.
Insider Updates — Regular communications on WHALE’s projects, advocacy, and the preservation issues shaping the city’s growth.
Maximize Your Donation — Contributions of $1,000 or more are eligible for the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC): a 50% Massachusetts state tax credit that cuts your real cost of giving in half (out-of-state donors receive an equivalent 50% cash rebate).

Join as a Partner in Preservation today.

Join as a Partner in Preservation

Partner Levels
$1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000

Partner in Preservation Benefits:

Public Recognition — Listed on WHALE’s website and in donor/member communications, alongside the region’s leading employers, banks, and foundations.
Event Access — Invitations to ribbon cuttings, soirees, and other donor events throughout the year.
Preservation & Rehab Guidance — Priority access to WHALE staff expertise on historic tax credits, community development programs, and building rehabilitation.
Insider Updates — Regular communications on WHALE’s projects, advocacy, and the preservation issues shaping the city’s growth.
Maximize Your Donation — Contributions of $1,000 or more are eligible for the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC): a 50% Massachusetts state tax credit that cuts your real cost of giving in half (out-of-state donors receive an equivalent 50% cash rebate).

Maximize Your Donation:
All donations to WHALE $1,000 and above are eligible for the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) Program offering individuals, corporations, and nonprofit institutions the opportunity to obtain a 50% Massachusetts state tax credit, reducing your out-of-pocket donation by half. If you use a donor advised fund, please be aware that not all donor advised funds are CITC eligible.

How?
Each year, the state provides WHALE with a finite number of Massachusetts tax credits for our contributors to use to offset their state tax liability. Half of your Partner in Preservation contribution (or $1,000 or more) will be returned to you as a state tax credit. Out-of-State donors will receive a 50% cash rebate. If the credit exceeds your liability, the state refunds the balance of the credit.

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Learn How to Receive Your Tax Credit or Rebate

Supporting WHALE and our historic restoration projects is an investment in a stronger local economy.

WHALE is a highly respected, award-winning steward of New Bedford’s historic and cultural heritage, and a Partner in Preservation membership is an opportunity to align your corporate values and priorities with WHALE’s mission and commitment to a more prosperous community.