Due to Richland County's current Health Advisory, masks are required to enter & tour The Ohio State Reformatory.

Donations

The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting The Ohio State Reformatory. We are entirely funded by donations and every donation we receive goes directly into the maintenance and restoration of this historic location. Please help us ensure this prestigious landmark will continue to inspire and educate for years to come by making a donation.

Donate online, or download and print the donation form and mail to:

Ohio State Reformatory

Attn: Donations
100 Reformatory Rd
Mansfield, OH 44905

Donate Online Download Donation Form

Make the most of your gift. Your company may offer a matching gift program when you donate to the Preservation Society.

Matching Gift Opportunities

Other Ways to Give

Amnesty for Artifacts

Have an item related to The Ohio State Reformatory or to the movies filmed here? We’d love to add them to our collection! Bring your item to your next OSR visit, and in exchange, you will receive 2 free tour tickets. All items are tax deductible; submit a donation form during your visit to receive a receipt for your donation.

Embrace the Past Brick Program

Purchase a custom engraved brick to be placed in our entryway courtyard and share in the rich history The Ohio State Reformatory has enjoyed.

4”x 8” brick with up to 3 lines and 20 characters per line: $50
8”x 8” brick with up to 6 lines and 20 characters per line: $100
8”x 8” corporate brick with a logo: $200

Your gift will preserve this historic courtyard as a lasting monument and secure it for future generations.

Embrace the Past Order Form

Amazon Smile Program

Are you an online shopper? When you #StartWithaSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society. Bookmark the link, https://smile.amazon.com/ch/34-1796427, or register with your Amazon account, and start shopping at smile.amazon.com.