About the Ark-La-Tex Mardi
Gras Museum
Mission Statement
The Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Museum was formed
to forward the development of a regional Mardi Gras museum. The
facility will give residents, visitors and school groups an educational
and entertaining perspective of the history of Mardi Gras in
Louisiana with particular focus on the celebrations in Northwest
Louisiana. In addition, the facility will provide a unique
venue for meetings and functions that will showcase a vital part
of the area’s cultural heritage.
Contributing to the Mardi Gras Museum
The Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex Museum is exempt from
federal income tax under section 501(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions to the Museum are deductible
under section 170 of the Code. The Museum is qualified
to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts
under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
