Your gift to the Historic Clapp House Preservation Endowment helps safeguard a landmark that tells our community’s story. Together, we preserve original architecture, honor the people who lived here, and keep local history within reach for future generations.Every contribution, of any size, supports Preservation’s definition: Activities to sustain or improve an asset's condition and prevent deterioration, often involving specialized treatments to retain historic character or structural integrity. Focus; proactive prevention, restoring condition without adding capacity, and protecting against decay.The principal is permanently restricted and preserved. Only earnings may be spent, following an approved spending policy in the future. The fund may be supported through donations, memorial and honorary gifts, bequests, planned giving, and special fundraising efforts.