You can help keep the Garden green and growing by . . .
Tax-deductible contributions
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups, Lewis Ginter has become a major public garden in just two decades. There are many ways to contribute to the daily needs and special initiatives of the Garden, including:
ANNUAL FUND GIVING
Give a gift to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's Annual Fund and become a Garden Affiliate or a member of the Patrons Program. The Annual Fund helps with ongoing expenses of staff, gardens, programs and facilities - the many elements that make the Garden a fascinating and refreshing place to visit and learn about plants.
If you're interested in contributing to the Annual Fund, but can't do so online, you can mail your gift to the address below or call (804) 262-9887 ext. 334 to contribute over the phone.
Development
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
(please note "Annual Fund" on your check and include your current address for accurate acknowledgement of your gift)
Click here to learn more or to give an Annual Fund gift of $25.00 - $124.00 online and become a Garden Affiliate!
Click here to learn more or to give a gift of $125.00 or more and become a member of the NEW Patron's Program!
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CHILDREN'S GARDEN SUPPORT
Our new Children's Garden opened on September 24, 2005 and has been serving children and families in Richmond and beyond with a fascinating, imaginative, botanically-rich environment to encourage children of all ages to discover the wonder and complexity of the natural world. Supporting both self-directed, informal learning and more structured, organized group programs, it is a landscape of learning for all ages.
The new Children's Garden has been designed for full accessibility for individuals with disabilities, including the CWD Kids Tree House which can be "climbed" by all our visitors.
Funding for the construction of the Children's Garden was made possible through gifts of all sizes from individuals, foundations, corporations and community groups. It is now time to focus our efforts on raising operating funds and future preservation funds for this remarkable community resource.
There are four ways you can give to the Children's Garden. The first is to give a restricted Annual Fund donation, the second is to join our Circle of Friends: Friends of the Children's Garden giving club, the third is to give a gift through our Naming Opportunities program that will fund the future of the Children's Garden and the fourth is to purchase an Engraved Handprint to be placed in the Children's Garden.
Click here to give a restricted Annual Fund gift that will be used for the operating cost of the Children's Garden!
Click here to give to our Circle of Friends: Friends of the Children's Garden giving club (you must be a Garden Member to give to this club).
Click here to learn more about our Naming Opportunities Program!
You can learn more about giving to the Children's Garden by (804) 262-9887, ext. 337, you can also contribute over the phone by calling the number above or by mailing a check to:
Development
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Richmond, VA 23228
(please note "Children's Garden" or "Friends of Children's Garden" on your check and include your current address for accurate acknowledgement of your gift for Naming Opportunities please call the number listed above)
Click here to learn more about purchasing an Engraved Handprint.
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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS GIVING PROGRAM
If you are a Garden Member or Patrons Program Member, you can become a part of the Circle of Friend's giving club by giving a gift of $10, $25, $50, $100, or any amount to one, or all of the key mission areas of the Garden listed below you are showing your dedication to the Garden's growth. Any donation to the Circle of Friends is fully tax-deductible and goes directly to your chosen mission area for that calendar year. Becoming a member of this giving club is offered exclusively to Garden members and Patrons Program members. You can join this giving club online by clicking here, over the phone by calling (804) 262-9887 ext. 334 or when you renew your membership or Patrons Program gift.
Below are the mission areas that you can give to:
Friends of Horticulture
Friends of the Library
Friends of Education
Friends of the Conservatory
Friends of the Children's Garden
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GIFTS-IN-KIND
Gifts of goods and services are always welcome. If you would like to give a gift-in-kind please call (804) 262-9887, ext 334 to learn more. Your gift could provide you with a charitable gift deduction.
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MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers in the area match the charitable contributions of their employees. A matching gift could double or even triple your gift to the Garden! To determine if your employer matches gifts, talk to your Human Resources representative.
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MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES
Remember a loved one through a memorial gift, or honor a special person in your life for their birthday, anniversary or other special occasion while supporting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. We will notify your friends or family of your kind gesture and your gift is fully tax deductible. Click here to give a memorial or tribute gift online!
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NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
"What's in a name?" Names identify us. They have meaning. They leave a legacy. Over the past two decades, many individuals, foundations and corporations have linked their names to the Garden. As the Garden continues to grow, there are new opportunities to attach your name to its extraordinary features - now and for the future. For more information, please call the Development Department at 804-262-9887, ext. 337.
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PLANNED GIVING
Thanks to new federal legislation, you can afford to make significant gifts for the perpetual care of the Garden and the continuation of our educational programs. You can become a part of the tradition of the thoughtful giving that brought the Garden into being and keeps it flourishing today. At the same time, you can enjoy special tax benefits and income constructed around the planned gift you choose to make. Make a planned gift to the Garden and start reaping the benefits today.
To learn more about Planned Giving at the Garden, please call the Development Department at 804-262-9887, ext. 337.
One of the easiest ways to give a planned gift is to place the Garden in your will. Below you will find some sample language that can be used for a bequest to the Garden.
(Sample language)
Unrestricted Gift: A gift that can be used where need is greatest.
I give, devise, and bequeath to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc. the sum of $_______* for its general purposes.
Gift for a Specific Purpose: A gift that is to be used for a specific purpose.
I give, devise, and bequeath to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc. the sum of $_______* to be used for [state specific purpose, program or activity].
Residuary Bequest: Leaves any remainder after all other bequests have been paid.
I give, devise, and bequeath to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc. _______* percent of the residue of my estate to be used for it's general purposes.
Contingency Gift: Takes effect only if a primary intention can't be met.
In the event that ____________ predeceases me, I give, devise, and bequeath his/her bequest or share to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc. the sum of $_______* to be used for it's general purposes.
* Rather than leaving a sum certain, you can include language that refers to a percentage of your estate or a description of the property you wish to give. Bequest provisions designated for a specific program or activity require additional language. Unless otherwise designated, all gifts given to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will be placed in the Endowment Fund for permanent investment, with the income being used to finance Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's operations and services. If you wish for your bequest to benefit a specific area or program at the Garden, please make certain this is clearly stated. It is best to contact the Garden in advance to ensure that your wishes are properly understood.
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