The Fund for Wild Nature is not a foundation.
Each year, the Fund's volunteer Board of Directors
raises money to distribute to grassroots groups
that act to protect wild nature. Why not give directly
to those groups? We hope you do. But if you've looked
around, there are thousands of worthy causes and
hundreds of thousands of organizations; it can get
confusing, fast. We can help.
You want to support environmental action. You
want your donation to go far, and you want it
to make a difference. That's what we do. We volunteer
our time (we have one part-time administrator)
and expertise so you can trust that your funds
are reaching the front lines of environmental
protection efforts. Our grants do not fund salaries,
and we rarely fund organizations with budgets
over $250,000. We're the venture capitalists of
the grassroots environmental protection world.
We take risks and expect results.
The Fund for Wild Nature's board is made up of people
who have their ears to the ground. We know about
the newest groups protecting specific places or
advocating new policies. We are experienced in
discerning good proposals from bad and, most importantly,
we leverage your funds. When you give, we combine
your donation with others and often give a small
group its first grant. Some good examples are:
Center for Biological Diversity, The Rainforest
Action Network and The Ruckus Society.
Cut through the junk mail and unnecessary paraphernalia
so many use to entice you to join the latest cause.
Send your donations to the Fund for Wild Nature
and we'll put your money to work. You won't get
anything but a thank you note, an annual appeal
and our annual report. We won't give your name to
anyone, including the groups we support.
The Fund for Wild Nature is supported entirely by
donations from individuals like you. We have no
endowment - our ability to make grants depends
upon the continuing generosity of our contributors.
We invite you to join our many donors whose contributions
are making a tremendous difference for wild nature.
All donations to the Fund for Wild Nature are
tax deductible.
Support Wild Nature Today-
If you prefer the mail, send checks, stock, or money
orders to:
The Fund for Wild Nature
PO Box 42523
Portland, OR 97242
Giving and Bequests
You can help ensure the grassroots defense of
wild nature continues by including the Fund for
Wild Nature in your estate plans. If you would
like to receive more information or discuss options
for planned giving, please contact Mary Anne Hitt,
at PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS. Please let us
know if you have already included the Fund for
Wild Nature in your will, so that we may recognize
your generous gift.
and Honorariums
The Fund for Wild Nature is honored to accept
memorials and honorariums in recognition of those
who love wild nature. If you would like to pay
tribute to a loved one or celebrate a special
event, we would be happy to discuss various options
with you, such as the creation of a commemorative
fund.
Gifts
Many employers will match charitable donations
by their employees, allowing you to do double
your gift to the Fund for Wild Nature. If your
workplace has a matching gift program, send the
form provided by your employer along with your
gift to the Fund. If your company does not have
a matching program, ask about establishing one.
The last wild places are counting on you.
In-Kind Donations
Many of the Fund's grantees operate on a shoestring,
and The Fund for Wild Nature welcomes the donation
of a wide range of goods and services that we
will re-grant to these groups. Needed items include
computers, office equipment and supplies, and
professional services. We can match your gift
with a group in need. PLEASE call the Fund office
before sending material items: 503-230-0075.
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