Put real history in students’ hands.
The Historical Standard brings authentic artifacts, documents and photographs into New Jersey classrooms — at no cost to schools, teachers or families. Every gift pays for the next lesson.
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- Cost to schools
- 2,400
- Students by 2027
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- Teaching collections
- 501(c)(3)
- Tax-deductible
Every program is free for schools, teachers and families.
Our stated goal for the 2026–2027 program years.
American currency, documents, rare books and civics.
IRS-recognized nonprofit, EIN 39-4612523.
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Most students meet history through a textbook. We think they should meet it in their hands — a banknote printed in 1862, a letter signed by someone who shaped the country, a photograph nobody in the room has seen before. Since September 2025 The Historical Standard has been building a teaching collection and a program that carries it into classrooms across northern New Jersey.
Free for schools means funded by people like you. Donations cover preparing artifacts for the classroom, getting them there safely, and publishing the lesson plans, guides and videos that teachers keep using long after we leave.
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Classroom sessions
Hands-on lessons taught with authentic artifacts, brought to the school at no cost. About $25 covers one classroom for a full session — roughly $2.50 per student.
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Care of the collection
Acquiring, conserving and archivally storing the currency, documents, rare books and civics material that students are trusted to handle.
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Free teacher resources
Lesson plans, guides and videos published on this site for any classroom, anywhere — used long after our visit ends.
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Reaching the next school
Transport, materials and the staff time it takes to add another district to our route across northern New Jersey.
A receipt for every gift
Itemized and emailed the moment your payment clears — ready for your tax records.
Programs stay free
No school, teacher or family is ever charged. Your gift is what makes that possible.
Open books
Our IRS determination letter, Form 1023 and Form 990s are published on our Transparency page. See our financials
“History is not just about the past — it’s about understanding who we are and where we’re going.”
Not every contribution is financial. Time, partnerships and introductions to schools move the mission just as far.
Something we haven’t covered? Write to us — a person reads every message.
- Is my donation tax-deductible?
- Yes. The Historical Standard is recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) (EIN 39-4612523). Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law, and no goods or services are provided in exchange for your gift. Your emailed receipt contains everything you need at tax time.
- Can I give monthly or annually?
- Yes. Choose “Monthly” or “Yearly” in the gift panel. Recurring gifts are processed securely by Stripe and you can pause or cancel at any time by contacting us.
- Can I dedicate a gift in someone’s honor or memory?
- Yes. Under “Dedicate this gift” on the details step, tell us who the gift honors and we will note it on your receipt and in our records.
- How is my donation used?
- Gifts fund classroom sessions, care of the teaching collection, free teacher resources and the cost of reaching more schools. As a young organization we publish our goals now and our actual outcomes as programs are delivered — see the Transparency page.
- Does my employer match gifts?
- Many do. Forward your receipt to your HR or giving portal; if they need our EIN it is 39-4612523, and we are happy to complete any verification forms.
The Historical Standard is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 39-4612523. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations.
New Jersey charitable registration is in process. Financial information available upon request. Information filed with the Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215. Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement.