Preserving the Daly Mansion for future generations through endowment, philanthropy, and stewardship.
Protecting Today. Preserving Forever.
Preserving a Montana Treasure
The Daly Mansion is more than a historic home. It is a gathering place, educational resource, community landmark, and living reminder of Montana's rich history.
For more than a century, the Mansion has stood as a symbol of the Bitterroot Valley's heritage. Today, thousands of visitors, students, families, and community members enjoy the Mansion through tours, educational programs, cultural events, weddings, and public access to its historic grounds.
Yet preserving a property of this size and significance requires continual investment.
Historic buildings cannot simply be maintained—they must be actively preserved. Roofs age. Mechanical systems require replacement. Historic materials demand specialized care. Trees, grounds, collections, and infrastructure all require ongoing stewardship. While the Daly Mansion Preservation Trust works tirelessly to operate and maintain the property, the long-term preservation of the Mansion depends upon building permanent financial resources for the future.
Foundation's Mission
The Daly Mansion Preservation Foundation was established to provide long-term financial stability beyond annual operating revenues.
The Foundation focuses on growing endowment and legacy resources that can help ensure the Mansion remains preserved and accessible for future generations. By building a permanent base of philanthropic support, the Foundation creates opportunities to address future preservation needs, respond to unexpected challenges, and invest in projects that will strengthen the Mansion's future.
Daly Mansion's Future
We envision a future in which the Daly Mansion is financially secure, historically preserved, and thriving as a center for education, culture, and community engagement.
A future where:
- Historic preservation projects can be planned proactively rather than reactively.
- Educational programs continue to connect new generations with Montana history.
- The Mansion grounds remain a cherished community resource.
- Major restoration projects can be undertaken without jeopardizing daily operations.
- Legacy gifts and endowment earnings provide ongoing support for preservation efforts.
Impact of Your Gift
Gifts to the Daly Mansion Preservation Foundation help build lasting financial resources in support of:
- Historic preservation and restoration
- Endowment growth
- Capital improvements
- Educational programming
- Collections care
- Grounds stewardship
- Long-term sustainability initiatives
Every gift becomes an investment in the future of the Daly Mansion.
Legacy of the Daly Mansion
Marcus and Margaret Daly built more than a home. They created a place that continues to inspire and serve the people of Montana more than a century later.
The responsibility for preserving that legacy now belongs to all of us.
By supporting the Daly Mansion Preservation Foundation, donors help ensure that future generations will continue to experience the history, beauty, and community spirit that make the Daly Mansion such a remarkable Montana treasure.
The Daly Mansion Preservation Foundation, Inc. is a Non-Profit Organization
under the IRS Code 501(c)(3).