Your Support, Our Future
Discover Ways to Give to Farm & Wilderness
Every gift to Farm & Wilderness strengthens our mission to foster community, connect young people with nature, and build essential life skills. Whether you wish to make an immediate impact, plan for a future legacy, or contribute through other means, your generosity creates transformative experiences. Explore the options below to find the way to give that best fits your goals.
Annual Fund
Your annual gift directly supports our vibrant camp programs, vital farm operations, and ensures camp remains Affordable for All through gifts designated to our campership fund. Your generosity makes an immediate and tangible difference in the lives of children and teens, fostering growth and connection right now.
Campfire Circle
Steady, reliable support is the backbone of Farm & Wilderness. Become a Campfire Circle member with a recurring gift, customizable to your budget – monthly, quarterly, or annually. Your ongoing commitment fuels programs from farming to hiking, making warm memories possible and helping us plan for the future.
Planned Giving
Secure the future of Farm & Wilderness through a thoughtful legacy gift in your will, trust, or other estate plans. Forward-thinking contributions like this ensure that the unique magic of our camps and their profound impact on young lives continue for future generations of campers.
Tribute & Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or remember someone dear by making a gift in their name. Your tribute supports Farm & Wilderness and recognizes the people and moments that matter most to you. Tributes and memorials are published in the Farm & Wilderness Annual Report.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match gifts made by their employees and retirees, potentially doubling or tripling your contribution. This provides added incentive to support causes you care about. Contact your employer’s HR department to find out if they participate and how to apply for matching funds.
In-Kind Donations
From camping equipment and farm tools to arts and crafts supplies, in-kind gifts provide valuable resources that directly support our camps and programs. Please contact us before making an in-kind donation to ensure it meets our current needs and can be utilized effectively.
Gifts of Stock & Securities
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to Farm & Wilderness can allow you to reduce or even eliminate federal capital gains taxes on the transfer, and you may receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the security.
For specific information on donating appreciated securities, click on the instructions below.
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Donating stock or mutual funds is handled securely through our trusted partner, Friends Fiduciary. |
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To initiate a stock transfer, please have your broker contact: |
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Tim McElroy, Senior Accountant, Friends Fiduciary |
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For Direct Stock Transfers (DTC-Eligible Shares):
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Instruct your broker to deliver shares via DTC wire #2803 to U.S. Bank N.A., Institutional and Bank Agent #12278, for deposit into account #10996-01-J, Friends Fiduciary Corporation, Quaker Growth & Income Fund Participant Income Account.
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Pershing DTC #: 2803 | Account Number: 10996-01-J |
Please also notify us of an incoming stock transfer by using the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Farm & Wilderness is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 03-0228965). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) offer a flexible, tax-efficient way to manage your charitable giving. You can recommend grants from your DAF directly to Farm & Wilderness Foundation. Simply designate 'Farm & Wilderness Foundation' as your chosen charity with your DAF provider. This allows you to receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF, and then recommend grants to F&W over time.
For your convenience, here are some of the most common Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) institutions:
| - American Endowment Foundation (AEF) - Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund - BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund - Fidelity Investments® Charitable Gift Fund - Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund - Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) - Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust (MS GIFT) |
- National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) - Northern Trust Charitable - Schwab Charitable (now known as DAFgiving360) - The Boston Foundation - The New York Community Trust - U.S. Charitable Gift Trust - Vanguard Charitable |
Give by Mail
Prefer to send your gift via mail? We gladly accept checks. Your mailed contribution provides essential support for our programs and campers, directly contributing to the unique F&W experience. Please make checks payable to "Farm & Wilderness Foundation" and send them to: Farm & Wilderness Foundation, 401 Farm Wilderness Road, Plymouth, VT 05056.
Questions About Giving?
Our Development team is here to help you find the perfect way to support Farm & Wilderness, whether you're considering your first gift or exploring legacy giving options. Our team is ready to guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have.
| Julie Angilly, Director of Development | Anna McGee Hanson, Development Manager |
| julieangilly@farmandwilderness.org (802) 422-2033 |
anna@farmandwilderness.org (802) 422-3761 |
We believe that every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of young people. Thank you for considering Farm & Wilderness – your support helps us continue teaching timeless skills and kindling the spirit within through joyful play, purposeful work, and rugged outdoor living.