Support
Become a Supporter
Your gift makes our work possible. We rely on the generosity of community members to care for our trails, preserve native habitats and educate the next generation of environmentalists.
Maintaining 24 miles of trail costs $1,000 per mile. Basic care for 600 acres of habitat costs $250 per acre.
Join the Green Ribbon Circle - Make a Monthly Donation
Increase your impact by committing to a monthly recurring gift, which helps us continue our work in the Wissahickon year-round.
One-time Donation
A one-time donation of any amount supports our critical efforts to protect and steward the land and waterways of the Wissahickon Valley.
Matching Gifts
Did you know that many employers offer matching gift programs? This means your donation could be doubled or even tripled at no extra cost to you!
By checking with your employer, you can significantly increase the impact of your gift, helping us to maintain our trails, protect native habitats, and educate future environmentalists even more effectively.
Matching gifts are a powerful way to maximize your support and make a greater difference in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your generosity!
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Giving through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient and impactful way to support our mission. By using your DAF, you can streamline your charitable giving and help us maintain our trails, protect native habitats, and educate future environmentalists, ensuring your generosity has a lasting impact.
IRA
Giving through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a convenient and impactful way to support our mission. By using your DAF, you can streamline your charitable giving and help us maintain our trails, protect native habitats, and educate future environmentalists, ensuring your generosity has a lasting impact.
Stock
Donating stock to Wissahickon Trails is a powerful way to support our mission of preserving and protecting the natural beauty of the Wissahickon Valley.
When you donate appreciated stocks directly to Wissahickon Trails, you can avoid capital gains taxes that you would incur if you sold the stock. Additionally, you can claim a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the donation.
Planned Giving
You are invited to join the Legacy Society, a group of like-minded individuals who understand the importance of preserving open space for future generations. A legacy gift, such as a bequest, charitable remainder trust, or retirement plan assets will ensure that your thoughtful philanthropic plans are realized for years to come.
To get started, or if you’ve already chosen Wissahickon Trails as a beneficiary, contact Anna Marchini, Development Director, at anna@wissahickontrails.org or 215-646-8866.
Corporate Sponsorship
Partner with Wissahickon Trails and show the community your shared commitment of protecting and enjoying the preserves, trails, and waterways of the Wissahickon Valley. Join over 100 committed corporations and local businesses that support our signature events, impactful programs, and conservation projects.
Contact Lisa Hansell, lisa@wissahickontrails.org, for more information.
Become a sponsor today, click here.
Support Wissahickon Trails through 1% for the Planet.
Education Initiatives/EITC
Your business can support Wissahickon Trails’ education programming while receiving valuable tax credits. The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) provides companies with a 75% tax credit for donations to Wissahickon Trails, an approved educational improvement organization. Your business will receive a PA state tax credit, and is eligible as a charitable deduction on your federal tax returns.
To get started, contact Anna Marchini, Development Director, at anna@wissahickontrails.org or 215-646-8866.
Buy a Wissahickon Trails T-Shirt or Sweatshirt!
Represent Wissahickon Trails and support your local trails, wildlife, and waterways! A portion of every shirt sold will be donated to Wissahickon Trails. There are five designs available in a variety of styles, colors, and adult/youth sizes. Would you like to purchase several designs? You can add styles of each design to your cart at Bonfire.com. Accurate shipping information can be found at Bonfire.com.
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