National Forests are places of wonder, peace, and renewal. Your donation today will help protect the trees, trails, and wildlife that make these places so special.
Photo by Gwen Baluss, courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
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Donate today to support the National Forest Foundation’s ongoing operations, including conservation work and forest resiliency projects as well as recreation improvements. Your contribution helps ensure a healthy future for National Forests and Grasslands. It also helps sustain the many resources they provide to us all—fresh air and clean water, outdoor recreation experiences, wildlife habitat, and wild places to roam.
Want to donate offline? Complete this printable form and include it with your mailed check.
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Wildfires, insects, and disease have public lands in urgent need of reforestation -- and every dollar you donate makes an immediate and tangible impact that supports forest recovery and restores native ecosystems.
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As a corporate partner, there are many benefits to working with the National Forest Foundation. Your support reaps tangible conservation results for our nation’s forests, watersheds, wildlife, and recreation resources.
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Share your passion and activate your network of friends, family, and colleagues to donate to the National Forest Foundation by starting your own online fundraiser. Whether it’s your birthday, anniversary, or you just love National Forests, your story will inspire your community to donate.
Donating appreciated stock is one of the easiest ways to maximize your donation to the National Forest Foundation. By transferring stock to the NFF directly, you can avoid capital gains taxes, which means the value of your direct stock gift would be higher than if you sold the stock and then made a cash donation. You are still eligible to deduct the full fair-market value of the asset you donated from your income taxes, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS.
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient way to simplify your charitable giving. This popular giving vehicle generally provides a tax deduction upon the creation of the fund. You can then recommend charitable gifts from the fund to the National Forest Foundation.
Additionally, you can name a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund after your lifetime. You can designate the National Forest Foundation as a recipient of a portion of the remaining account value or the full balance.
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a direct transfer from your IRA to the National Forest Foundation without paying federal income taxes on the amount. Thus, your gift can fulfill a minimum distribution requirement while also providing a significant tax benefit. You can also designate the National Forest Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA. We encourage you to consult with your financial advisor about this gift option.
By including the National Forest Foundation in your estate plan, you can play an integral role in securing a sustainable future for National Forests and Grasslands. Your planned gift, through your will or charitable trust, will create a legacy of conservation and environmental stewardship. Your lawyer or financial advisor can assist you in making informed decisions that benefit your estate and the causes you wish to support.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your goals and provide additional information about your planned giving options. Please contact Chief Conservation Officer Marcus Selig at [email protected] or 720.437.0290.
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Already designated the NFF as a beneficiary? If you've already included a gift in your will or trust to the NFF, please let us know by filling out the form linked below. We want to thank you for your generosity and ensure our records accurately reflect your gift intentions. Notify Our Team.Did you know that your donation may be eligible for a match from your employer? Check your company’s matching-gift policy to see if your contribution to NFF could be doubled, or even tripled!
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a workplace giving campaign that allows federal employees to support nonprofit organizations with a one-time gift or through payroll deduction. To support the National Forest Foundation through the CFC, use CFC #12053.
If you have any questions, please contact Donor Support at 406.830.3365 or [email protected].
We follow strict accountability and fiscal responsibility rules. The National Forest Foundation has received the highest recognition and ratings from independent nonprofit evaluators, including:
The National Forest Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donations are tax deductible. Our federal tax ID is 52-1786332.