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Support Stanford Historical Society (SHS)

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Your gifts and membership dues will support the mission of the Stanford Historical Society (SHS) to document and disseminate important stories of Stanford University's rich history. Donations and membership dues are considered gifts to Stanford University and are tax-deductible.

Make a Donation

You are welcome to make a donation of any amount to the Stanford HIstorical Society (SHS). At $60 and above, your donation will qualify for an SHS membership (Note: Student Membership is $10). If you prefer to make a donation only, please go to the Stanford University's Make a Gift web page. If you have a gift account with the University, please click the “Log in” link on the Make a Gift page to continue. If not, please skip the “Log in” and complete the online form. Your payment via that form will be recognized as a gift to both Stanford University and the Stanford Historical Society.

Become a Member or Give a Gift Membership

The Stanford Historical Society welcomes anyone with or without Stanford affiliation to become members. Membership is for one year and you can choose to become a member at any level. Your membership dues are considered gifts to Stanford University and the Stanford Historical Society and are tax-deductible. Stanford’s federal tax ID number is 94-1156365.

Membership Benefits

In addition to the satisfaction of supporting the Society's mission and activities, members receive:

  • Invitations to all SHS programs
  • Exclusive access to members-only events, and to the annual members' meeting and reception
  • Three mailed copies of Sandstone & Tile each year
  • Recognition as a donor to SHS & Stanford University

Membership Categories

Membership CategoryDues
Current Stanford Student$10
Individual Membership$60
Family Membership$100
Contributing Membership$150
Supporting Membership$250
Sustaining Membership$500
Benefactor Circle$1,000
Historian Circle$5,000

Credit Card

Please use the button below to create or renew your membership. It will take you to the Stanford University's Make a Gift web page. If you have previously registered for events with the Stanford Alumni Association or have made gifts online to Stanford in the past, please click the “Log in” link on the Make a Gift page to continue. If not, please complete the online form to complete the transaction. Your payment via that form will be recognized as both membership dues and a gift to Stanford University and the Stanford Historical Society.

Subscribe to or Renew Stanford Historical Society Membership

Check

Please make your membership check payable to Stanford University and note in the Memo section Stanford Historical Society. Your payment will be recognized as both membership dues and a gift to Stanford University and the Stanford Historical Society. Please mail to this address:

Stanford Historical Society
P.O. Box 20028
Stanford, CA 94309

Questions? Email historicalsociety@stanford.edu or call (650) 725-3332.


Current Members

Current members should contact historicalsociety@stanford.edu with any changes or updates to their membership status or contact information.