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Statement of Purpose
The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 to establish a memorial
to those who have developed Canada's great winter sport - ice hockey. Incorporated
in 1983, HOCKEY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM ("HHFM") exists in order to honour and
preserve the history of the game of ice hockey and, in particular, those who
have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the
game. HHFM will collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and promote all those
objects, images, and histories which are determined to be significant to the
story of ice hockey in Canada and throughout the world. HHFM will carry out
its exhibition activities both in the Museum and whenever permissible through
outreach programs. HHFM is a corporation without share capital and a Registered
Charity under the Income Tax Act.
Hall of Fame/Museum Activities
Hall of Fame: HHFM works with members of the Canadian and international
hockey community to ensure that those players, builders and officials who
have made significant contributions and achievements in the game are honoured
and memorialized through their election to the Hall of Fame. HHFM also works
with members of the Canadian and international hockey community to promote
the game of hockey both in Canada and abroad.
Museum and Archives:
HHFM collects and preserves objects and images connected with the game of
hockey as it is played in Canada and throughout the world.
HHFM maintains an archive of documents and a library of books and periodicals
relevant to the history and current development of hockey.
HHFM acts as the principal facility for research into the history of hockey.
HHFM develops and prepares exhibits and interpretive programs to inform
guests about all facets of hockey.
HHFM develops and prepares outreach programs on hockey, including a variety
of travelling exhibitions and a comprehensive mult-tiered education program,
to reach a wider public.
HHFM's primary philanthropic activity is to promote, encourage and solicit
"Gift in Kind" donations of artifacts, memorabilia and historic resource
materials for the betterment of the Museum/Archives and the fulfillment
of its corporate objects.
HHFM issues "Official Receipts for Income Tax Purposes" for (i) the fair
market value of "Gift in Kind" donations of hockey artifacts, memorabilia
and archival materials, (ii) the allowable portion of the ticket price to
attend the annual Induction Celebration, and (iii) unconditional cash donations
(HHFM received less than $5,000 in annual cash donations from 1986 through
1999; at present, no formal planned giving program is in place).
HHFM supports the programs of other charitable organizations by providing
special exhibits, use of facilities, project co-ordination and fundraising
opportunities. HHFM's charities of choice are Canadian Special Olympics,
Kids Help Phone, United Way, and Ronald McDonald House.
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