Support JSP

Josephine Sculpture Park is a non-profit 501c3 public park supported by memberships, donations, grants and volunteers.

JSP thanks our sponsors, donors, and volunteers
We want to sincerely thank every one of you who have helped us to succeed by donating your time, energy and resources; from the nickel in your pocket to the dump truck loads of stone, every single gesture has helped to make this place a reality. Thank you and we hope to see you at the park again soon!
    – JSP Staff

Supporting Josephine Sculpture Park

You can support JSP in many ways. Consider these charitable giving options that may offer you significant tax savings while ensuring that our arts and landscape remain for generations to come. 

Cash. Write a check or use a credit card and take a charitable income tax deduction if you meet current IRS rules. It’s simple. We will send you a receipt for your taxes. 

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Securities. Gifts of appreciated stock or mutual funds held long-term can be very tax wise. If you have a loss on your securities, sell them first and donate the proceeds. If you have long-term gain, donate the securities directly to us to maximize your benefits.


Privately Held Interests. We also accept gifts of closely held or restricted securities. Before you sell a business interest, talk to us about possible tax savings. 


Retirement Plans. Name JSP as a full or partial beneficiary of a retirement plan and avoid the taxation of this asset that occurs when left to your heirs. This is a simple and revocable way to give that is easy and quick to do. Qualified Charitable Distributions for those 70 ½ or over with an IRA are an excellent option if you don’t need or wish to recognize that income. 


Life Insurance. Holding old policies that are no longer needed? Receive an income tax deduction if you meet IRS guidelines for donating a paid up policy. Or, you can name us as a beneficiary of a current policy.

Cryptocurrency/Personal Property. Cryptocurrency can be donated. Collectibles, art, fine wine, equipment, and other types of tangible personal property can also be donated. Tax consequences differ, so discuss first with us and your advisor. 


Oil, Gas, and Mineral Interests, Patents, Copyrights, Royalties. Almost anything of marketable value can be donated. As with other complex assets, tax consequences differ. If you will be taxed on an interest, talk to us and your advisor before you liquidate. 


Real Estate. Donate long-term appreciated marketable real estate and avoid capital gains taxes as well as the burdens of property management.  Consider donating vacation or second homes that are no longer needed. Commercial property can be an excellent asset to donate. Please contact us to discuss.


Estate/Trust Gifts. Naming us in your will or trust is one of the simplest and most lasting ways to create or continue your legacy. Ask us for more information. 


Gifts That Provide You With Income. There are many gift vehicles that can provide you or others with a stream of income, fixed or variable. Most of the assets described above can be used. We are happy to discuss these options.

Please contact Melanie VanHouten for more information. Also, please be sure to consult with your own advisor as we cannot provide legal or tax advice. We would be honored to assist you in planning your gift. Thank you!

Thank you to our many generous donors.

Platinum Sponsors

Anonymous
Betty Barr and Don Kleier

Milly Ann and John Stewart Charitable Fund

Richard and Anna Marie Rosen

Gold Sponsors

Phillip Conn
Harrod Concrete & Stone

the husk fund
Robert Jones

The King’s Daughters & Sons
Foundation of Kentucky, Inc.

Silver Sponsors

Beckham Bird Club Inc
Derek Ball
Nash Cox
Franklin County Fiscal Court

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Matthew and Karine Maynard
The Paddocks of Frankfort
Sazerac Company, Inc

Charles Stewart

John and Magdalene Stewart

True North Catering

Art and Beverly VanHouten

Bronze Sponsors

Chenault and Hoge
Vivien Collens
Marie and Bill Cull
Rick and Billie Faye Duvall

Frankfort-Franklin County Tourist & Convention Commission

Great Meadows Foundation, Inc
Jeff Gregory
Scott and Cindy Hampton
Marian Hayden
Investors Heritage
Leland Irwin

Joanna Hay Productions
Cody Johnson
William Hinkebein
Kentucky Ornithological Society
Jeffrey Laird
Crit Luallen
Michael and Andrea Mueller
Sarah Pavlik
Penny Peavler
Becky Riddle
Jill Robinson
Scott Ross

Snowy Owl Foundation, Inc
Arturo Alonzo Sandoval

Chris Schimmoeller and Joel Dufour

The Shapin Nicolas Art Project Foundation
Ben Sollee
Harry and Teresa Suter
Ann Swope
Vaadia Family Fund
Melanie VanHouten and BJ Duvall
Villas At Berry Hill

Iron Sponsors

21C Hotels
Carol Baughman

Emily Beauregard and William Martin

Brenda Buchwald
Gregory Begin
Tom Bennett
Marcey Broderson
Leigh Brown
Gene and Mary Ann Burch
Capital Gallery

Teri Carter

City of Frankfort
Steve Ford
Jeanne Clark
Commonwealth Real Estate
Epic Coatings & Blast
Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Scott and Mary Pat Hankla
Hardscuffle
Harrod & Associates

Hannah Helm
Clare Hirn

Jane Julian
Lucky 7 Arts, LLC
Jody McKee
Patsy and Dennis Monohan
Ellen and Charlie Moore
Anne Taylor and Will Renshaw
Mary Beth Robson
Kay and Bill Scott
Cornelia (Neal) Vaughan

Layne and Natalie Wilkerson
Working Strategies 2, LLC

Program Partners

The City of Frankfort


Capital Pride


Completely Kentucky


Distilled in Kentucky


Frankfort Audubon Society


Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission


Frankfort Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites


Frankfort Plant Board

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service


Franklin County Health Department: Just Say Yes


Friends of the Paul Sawyier Public Library


Grand Theatre


International Sculpture Center


Joanna Hay Productions


Kentucky Green Schools


Kentucky Historical Society

Kentucky State University


Lakeview Park


Lazy Dog Honey


Lexington Ballet


Lexington Philharmonic


University of Kentucky 


West Sixth Brewing


Wild Birds Unlimited: Frankfort


Yes Arts


Additional Support

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to JSP with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

For information about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact us.
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