Support Duncan Pride Society: Cash Donations, Building Materials & Volunteer Labor
“B.F. Billingsley’s grandson Charles Billingsley has donated the property to the Duncan Pride Society so that we can restore it and make it available as a site for wedding receptions, family reunions, concerts, lectures and other functions. Volunteers are prepping the house for a roof replacement, to be followed by a renovation. We are seeking donations of cash, materials and labor!”
Every contribution to the Duncan Pride Society (federally recognized as Pride Society, EIN 04-3675065) is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law under Internal Revenue Code Section 170. Because President Joan Johns, Vice Chairman Doug Barlow, Treasurer Dianne Vandell, and IRS EO BMF Principal Liaison Peggy Crotts (info@duncanpridesociety.org) serve with zero compensation, 100% of your gift supports historic preservation at 202 Main Street and community park upkeep across Duncan.
1. Tax-Deductible Cash & Check Gifts
Checks or money orders may be made payable to Duncan Pride Society (or Pride Society) and mailed directly to our verified Post Office Box:
Duncan Pride Society
c/o Dianne Vandell, Treasurer / Peggy Crotts
PO Box 210, Duncan, AZ 85534-0210
Include a return mailing address so Treasurer Dianne Vandell can issue your written IRS 501(c)(3) acknowledgment receipt.
2. In-Kind Restoration Building Materials
In FY2024 and FY2025 alone, our society invested $6,611 and $6,898 respectively in restoration supplies and materials. We gratefully accept period-appropriate millwork, exterior-grade primers and paints, lumber, hardware, electrical/lighting fixtures, and landscaping supplies for the 1905 Billingsley House and Packer Park. Call Treasurer Dianne Vandell at (928) 359-2583 to coordinate drop-off at 202 Main Street.
3. Skilled & General Volunteer Labor Needs
| Volunteer Crew / Donation Track | Target Site | Typical Activities & Materials Needed | Coordinator Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Carpentry & Interior Finishing | 1905 Billingsley House (202 Main St.) | Window sash glazing, porch trim upkeep, interior plaster/woodwork prep, and event-hall readiness for weddings and lectures. | Joan Johns & Doug Barlow · PO Box 210 |
| Cottage Grounds & Event Garden Crew | Main & Church Streets Corner Lot | Gravel pathways, heritage rose and shade-tree care, outdoor seating prep for family reunions and acoustic concerts. | Dianne Vandell · (928) 359-2583 |
| Packer Park & Route 70 Cleanup Days | Packer Park & Downtown Main St. | Seasonal park maintenance, picnic table painting, weed clearance, and historic streetscape care in partnership with TOD. | PO Box 210 / info@duncanpridesociety.org |
Complete Online Donation / Volunteer Pledge Form → Review 2023–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ Financials