How to Support
The majority of archival materials in the collection were graciously donated by the mavericks themselves, or their surviving families. We are so grateful they have entrusted us to care for the archives and promote the legacy of American independent film, and their gifts of materials are available for use in the research and filmmaking communities.
As the collection has grown significantly over the last decade, so has the need for resources to maintain and preserve it. Our area of highest need is the Screen Arts Mavericks & Makers Collection Fund (330255) which provides unrestricted support for the archives and materials.
Donate Online
The University of Michigan has 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status, so your gift may provide you with federal and state income tax benefits.
Donate Offline
In addition to online gifts, the University of Michigan welcomes gifts from other vehicles such as:
- gifts of stocks (learn more about avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated securities)
- gifts from your IRA (learn more here)
- include the Mavericks & Makers Collection as a beneficiary of your estate (learn more about planned gifts here)
Donate Materials
The University of Michigan Library’s Special Collections Research Center welcomes gifts of materials that complement the Screen Arts Mavericks & Makers collection. Inquiries can be made to curator Philip Hallman at phallman@umich.edu.
Read more about Donating Collections to a Charitable Organization here.
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