Crazy Horse Monument Contributions

Crazy Horse Memorial relies solely upon admission fees and the generous contributions from individuals and private institutions for its ongoing construction and operation; the memorial does not accept government funding.

Overview

When Korczak Ziolkowski accepted the challenge of sculpting Crazy Horse Monument, he believed that the project should not be funded by government agencies but that public citizens would recognize the significance of such a memorial and help fund the project with enthusiasm and generous donations.

Every year, thousands of individuals and private businesses donate to Crazy Horse Memorial in a variety of ways. From daily admission fees to memberships, from matching gifts to real estate and appreciated securities, Crazy Horse Memorial continues to receive support to fund its construction, daily operations, and ongoing programs such as its Scholarship fund for Native American students.

Specific Giving

Crazy Horse Memorial Scholarship

• Helps Native American students achieve their educational goals.
• Started in 1978 with a single $250 donation.

Matching Gift Program

Several companies have joined Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation to match, double or even triple their employees’ individual donations.
To see if your company is involved in the program, check the Crazy Horse Memorial website or inquire with your company’s human resources department to see if they are a program member.

Crazy Horse Memorial “Wish List”

Carving and blasting Crazy Horse Monument requires a vast amount of equipment and materials. Help the foundation continue construction by donating towards the acquisition of some of these necessary items:

• Skid Loader
• Towable Air Compressor
• Pickup Trucks
• Bull Dozer
• And More!

The Sanford Challenge

T. Denny Sanford has provided a $5 million grant opportunity that matches, dollar for dollar, individual donations specified for mountain carving.

Dreamkeepers Society

This society recognizes those who have so generously included Crazy Horse Memorial in their estate plans. Check with Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation for a specific breakdown of giving options.

Ways to Give

Annual Membership Program

Crazy Horse Memorial’s annual membership program provides individuals with more than ten tiered options for giving, ranging from $42 per year up to $10,000.  Individuals may also specify how they would like their donation to be utilized.

All membership levels receive:

• A year’s free pass for members and guests
• Crazy Horse newsletter
• Membership card

Some memberships feature:

• Escorted trips up the mountain
• Carving briefings
• 1/1200 scaled bronze of Korczak’s model
• And more!

Individuals may also make a one-time donation through the Crazy Horse Memorial website, by mail, or while visiting the site.

Admission fees also support continued monument construction as well as supporting facility operations and the various campus programs.

Contact Information

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, SD 57730-8900
Ph: (605) 673 - 4681