Ways to Give
Restore & preserve your Washington State parks
We’re the official charitable partner of Washington State Parks and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are fully tax-deductible.
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See all the ways you can support Washington State parks below.
Make a Donation
The easiest ways to make a secure, tax-deductible contribution to Washington State Parks Foundation is to donate online or you can send a check, made out to “Washington State Parks Foundation” to our mailing address at: 1752 NW Market Street #744, Seattle, WA 98107.
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Donor Advised Funds
We are a qualified public charity and are found on the lists provided to DAFs by the IRS. You can find us at DAF Direct or use our EIN 36-4473679 to search for Washington State Parks Foundation.
Gift through DAF Direct
IRA / QCD
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can make a gift to the Washington State Parks Foundation directly from your IRA without having to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution or “QCD” or IRA Charitable Rollover. To make a gift through your IRA, please provide the following information to your plan administrator and refer to our organization’s:
Tax ID #/EIN: 36-4473679
Name: Washington State Parks Foundation
Address: 1752 NW Market Street #744, Seattle, WA 98107
Workplace Giving
You can potentially double or even triple your donation by filling out the appropriate personnel forms or through corporate gift portals such as Benevity, YourCause, Network for Good, etc. Check with your HR department if your employer is not listed below or contact john@wspf.org
- Aetna
- Apple
- AT&T
- Bank of America
- Boeing
- BP
- Cambia Health Solutions
- Costco
- Expedia
- Getty Images
- The Home Depot
- HP
- Microsoft
- Nordstrom
- Pfizer
- Precor
- Puget Sound Energy
- Symetra
- Verizon
- Visa
Legacy Giving
Consider making a legacy gift to sustain state parks for generations to come by including Washington State Parks Foundation in your estate planning. We partner with FreeWill, a free online tool that helps you create a will in 20 minutes or less. If you are working with an attorney the following language can help you designate your gift:
“I hereby give, devise and bequeath ___________ ($______ (enter specific dollar amount)____, and/or ____ (enter specific %) percent of the residue of my estate AND/OR real estate located at _________________) to Washington State Parks Foundation, a nonprofit Washington corporation exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, currently located at 5308 Ballard Avenue NW, #C, Seattle, WA 98107 and mailing address 1752 NW Market Street #744, Seattle, WA 98107, with federal tax identification number: 36-4473679.”
Give Stocks
Donating appreciated stock can be a tax-efficient way to support Washington State parks. You avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated value and can deduct the full fair market value of the stock at the time of donation, potentially increasing your tax deduction.
Why Our Donors Give, in Their Own Words
“Although I am handicapped and unable to use the state parks, I realize the importance of green spaces and am advocate for wildlife.”
“Now in my seventies, I thank my parents for helping me explore the many mountains and shores of our beautiful state. A good example we've tried to pass along. Government can't do it all, though!”
“Although I am handicapped and unable to use the state parks, I realize the importance of green spaces and am advocate for wildlife.”
“We can't do much but want to help keep our parks going. We LOVE spending time in them and we want them to be available in the years to come for our Grandchildren. Looking forward to camping together this summer.”
