Because you love Bainbridge Island’s parks and trails, make a gift to the Foundation today. Whether supporting volunteer park and trail maintenance, leading community bike and skatepark planning, or expanding park access through an ever-growing network of trails, the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation plays a unique and essential role in strengthening the bonds between our community and its natural spaces. The Foundation is funded entirely through the generosity of community members and island partners, and can only operate with your support.
Make a Gift
Your generous gift to the Parks & Trails Foundation sustains our operations and ability to strengthen the connections between the Bainbridge Island community and its treasured natural spaces.
Join the Stewards Circle
Join the Stewards Circle by making a sustained pledge to the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation, with an annual pledge of $1,000 or more for three years. Stewards Circle represents an investment that gives you and your family a new deeper connection to the place we call home.
Join the Conifer Club
Your recurring donation as a Conifer Club member provides dependable revenue to sustain our work to support parks, trails and stewardship of our beloved places on Bainbridge Island.
So many ways to give
Gifts of Stock
When you make a gift of stock to the Parks & Trails Foundation, there is no obligation to pay capital gains taxes on the appreciation – and you can deduct the full fair-market value of the asset from your income taxes, up to the overall amount allowed by the IRS.
IRA Distributions
If you are 72 years or older, you can make a tax-free donation directly from a traditional or Roth IRA, up to $100,000. Your gift benefits Parks & Trails Foundation while reducing your adjusted gross income, which can lower your tax bill.
Employee Matched Giving
Many employers offer corporate matching of your charitable giving, as well as grants for volunteer hours. This professional benefit allows you to significantly expand the impact of your personal contribution to the Parks & Trails Foundation.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds offer a flexible and tax-efficient vehicle for managing your charitable giving. Put your money to work today in support of the parks and trails of Bainbridge Island by making a generous contribution through your DAF.
Legacy Giving
Remember the Parks & Trails Foundation in your will or trust and make a difference for generations to come. A legacy gift makes an enduring contribution to our community and inspires others, while furthering your personal story, values and vision.
Let’s get in touch
Let’s talk about how you can achieve your charitable giving goals by supporting the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.