Support the Foundation

Every piece of history
restored starts with your gift

The East Broad Top Railroad is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most significant narrow-gauge railroads in North America. Your generosity helps preserve this irreplaceable piece of American history, maintain our historic fleet, and inspire future generations through authentic railroad experiences. Explore the ways you can support this vital work below

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Ways to give

Choose how you want
to make an impact

One-Time Gift

A single contribution of any size goes directly to the fund where it is most needed — track materials, locomotive restoration, building repairs, or archival work.

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Donate By Mail

Send a check payable to EBT Foundation, Inc. to 421 Meadow Street, Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249. Note your intended designation on the memo line.

Donate Stock

A gift of appreciated securities may let you avoid capital gains tax while receiving a full fair-market-value charitable deduction. Contact us to initiate a transfer.

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Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable contributions. Check with your HR department and list the EBT Foundation as your nonprofit.

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Corporate Sponsorship

Partner with the EBT Foundation to connect your business with history enthusiasts and families while supporting the preservation of our historic railroad.

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Planned Giving

A bequest, beneficiary designation, or charitable remainder trust creates a lasting legacy that keeps the EBT running for generations after your lifetime.

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Non-Cash Giving

In-Kind Giving

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Donate Items

Gifts of materials, equipment, and professional services directly reduce restoration costs. We gratefully accept donations that align with active project needs — please contact us before shipping materials.

– Steel rail and track hardware

– Lumber and roofing materials

– Mechanical and fabrication tools

– Photography and archival equipment

– Professional services (legal, accounting, engineering)

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Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy
for the EBT

A planned gift ensures the East Broad Top continues its work long after your lifetime. Bequests and beneficiary designations require no immediate outlay, yet become transformational assets for the Foundation’s preservation mission.

We encourage you to consult your financial or legal advisor. Our team is available to discuss gift structures, provide documentation, and acknowledge your intentions through the Acorn Society.

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  • Bequest in Will or Trust

Designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or residual assets to the EBT Foundation in your will or revocable trust.

  • Beneficiary Designation

Name the EBT Foundation as beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank account — often the most tax-efficient legacy gift.

  • Charitable Remainder Trust

Transfer assets to a CRT and receive income during your lifetime; the remainder passes to the Foundation at the trust’s termination.

  • IRA Charitable Rollover

Donors 70½ or older may transfer up to $105,000 annually from an IRA directly to the Foundation — satisfying required minimum distributions tax-free.

  • Real Property or Easement

Gifts of real estate, conservation easements, or tangible property with railroad historical significance are considered on a case-by-case basis.