RV/MH Heritage Foundation  ·  Elkhart, Indiana  ·  Preserving the legacy of two industries

SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION

Preserve the legacy. Invest in what comes next.

Your support helps the RV/MH Heritage Foundation preserve the history of the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, educate new generations, celebrate the people who shaped them, and steward irreplaceable collections for the future.

RV/MH Heritage Foundation campus in Elkhart, Indiana

Your gift advances the whole mission

The Foundation is the parent institution behind the Hall of Fame, Museums, Kindlund Library & Archives, educational work, historical collections, and public programs. Philanthropy sustains all of these responsibilities.

Preserve & Steward

Care for historic vehicles, manufactured homes, photographs, documents, artifacts, and the institutional record entrusted to the Foundation.

Educate & Celebrate

Make industry history accessible to museum visitors, researchers, students, families, and future leaders while honoring the people whose work shaped both industries.

Heritage Giving & Partnership Levels

Choose the annual partnership that fits how you want to support preservation, education, and the celebration of industry achievement. These Foundation partnerships are separate from event-specific sponsorship packages.

Heritage Supporter

$250–$999 annually

For individuals and enthusiasts helping preserve the stories of both industries.

  • Annual donor listing recognition
  • Complimentary individual membership
  • Foundation newsletter and event invitations
  • Two museum guest passes

Heritage Builder

$1,000–$4,999 annually

For leaders and professionals investing in restoration and archival preservation.

  • Heritage Supporter benefits
  • Annual Report recognition and donor preview invitations
  • Complimentary household membership
  • Four VIP passes to signature events

Industry Champion

$5,000–$14,999 annually

For companies supporting the heritage of the RV and manufactured housing industries.

  • Heritage Builder benefits
  • Company logo on the sponsor recognition display
  • Co-branded exhibit sponsorship opportunities
  • Employee group visit program and signature-event hospitality access

Legacy Partner

$15,000+ annually

For major partners and associations helping sustain the Foundation for generations.

  • Industry Champion benefits
  • Permanent recognition on the Legacy Partner wall
  • Gallery and exhibit naming opportunities
  • Private curator-led collection tours
  • Reserved table at the Induction Dinner

Contact our Donations team to arrange your partnership and confirm recognition, membership, event access, and other benefits before contributing. Naming and sponsorship opportunities are coordinated individually with the Foundation.

Ways to support the Foundation

Every pathway begins with the Foundation’s mission. Current participation details are confirmed directly so that each supporter receives accurate, up-to-date information.

See how the Foundation recognizes historic donors and sponsors.

Gifts & Endowment

Support preservation, education, museum operations, the Library & Archives, and long-term institutional stewardship through current or planned giving.

Lifetime Membership

Lifetime Membership is an active way to support the Foundation. Contact the Foundation for current membership pricing, benefits, and enrollment information.

Walk of Fame Brick Program

Honor a person, family, or organization through the Foundation’s commemorative brick program. Current options and inscription requirements are available by inquiry.

Corporate Sponsorship

Build an institutional partnership around preservation, education, exhibitions, events, or public programs—separate from Hall of Fame selection.

Historical Materials

Help strengthen the historical record by discussing photographs, publications, documents, artifacts, and other materials with the Kindlund Library & Archives team.

Volunteer & Participate

Explore ways to contribute time, expertise, and industry knowledge to the Foundation’s public-facing and preservation work.

Give your time. Share your expertise.

Help visitors connect with history, support Foundation events, or contribute to the care of the historical record. Tell us about your interests, experience, and availability so our team can discuss a suitable opportunity.

Museum Docent

Help visitors explore the galleries and understand the stories behind the exhibits.

Event Support

Support the people and preparations behind Foundation gatherings and celebrations.

Archive Assistant

Explore opportunities to help organize collections, digitize photographs, and preserve industry history.

In your email, include your name, contact information, area of interest, and typical availability.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit heritage institution

Support is stewarded for the charitable and educational mission of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation. Gift arrangements, acknowledgments, recognition, and any applicable documentation follow current Foundation policies.

Donor and sponsor recognition does not influence Hall of Fame nominations, Selection Committee deliberations, or induction decisions.

Start a conversation

Choose your donation amount using the Donate by Card button above, and enter General Support or your intended gift in the Giving purpose field at secure checkout. The bank-transfer link offers a $100 donation; contact our Donations team to arrange another amount by ACH. For recurring gifts, planned giving, stock, sponsorships, commemorative gifts, or historical materials, email donations@thervmhheritagefoundation.org to discuss arrangements with our team.