In 1999 a group of TAS members put together a 38 page booklet, covering their history, from “The Beginning” – 1987, to that date of publication. A number of their current members have seen this document and each person has suggested that it should be made available to all members.

Taos Archaeological Society’s Mission is conserving the archaeological and historical archaeological presence and evidence in North Central New Mexico. Preserving the prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and remains in North Central New Mexico. Maintaining and adding to the archaeological records of North Central New Mexico. Promoting archaeological, historical, ethnological, scientific and anthropological studies within North Central New Mexico. Promoting public awareness of the ancient heritage of North Central New Mexico. Cooperating in the conversation of the native arts, crafts, and customs of a region. Maintaining affiliation with the Archaeological Society of New Mexico.

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Stocks, IRAs, and Wire Transfers

If you would like information about ways to give, including gifts of stock, IRA contributions, wired funds or other gifts with immediate tax deductions, please contact Traci at tmcadams@taoscf.org or call 575-737-9300.

Planned Gifts

If you are considering making a bequest to the Taos Archaeological Society Agency Endowment Fund of the Taos Community Foundation, we recommend the following:

In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Taos Community Foundation in your estate plan, and we would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give that will ensure your charitable objectives are met. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your objectives, but have provided some basic bequest language to get you started.

Specific Dollar Amount/Personal Property
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [$dollars / description of property] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, to support the Taos Archaeological Society Agency Endowment Fund.

Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at [address or description of property] to Taos Foundation for Property Gifts, Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Taos Community Foundation located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 27-0998249, for Taos Archaeological Society Agency Endowment Fund.

Percentage of an Estate
I hereby, give, devise and bequeath [percentage of your estate] to Taos Community Foundation, a non-profit organization located at 115 La Posta Rd, Ste A, Taos, New Mexico, 87571, Federal Tax ID # 85-0425147, for Taos Archaeological Society Agency Endowment Fund.

To donate online, directly to the Taos Archaeological Society Agency Endowment Fund Click Here