Welcome!
Thank you for considering a financial gift to Grass River Natural Area (GRNA).
At a time when we all struggle to understand the events happening around the world, we appreciate your consideration of the importance of nature to our physical and emotional well-being. When isolation threatens to disconnect us from the normalcy of our day-to-day lives, it is nature that can provide us connections to a greater purpose.
Nature also provides hope.
With the return of migrating birds, spring wildflowers, and the chorus of the spring peepers, it is places like GRNA where you can come to find that hope. Your support today will ensure that GRNA will continue to form the connection between the human and the natural world and provide space for peace and well-being for all.
Grass River Natural Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 38-2279204. Did you know the Federal Coronavirus Tax Relief Bill allows taxpayers to claim up to $300 of charitable contributions as a tax deduction on their 2020 taxes even if they are not itemizing? This is known as an "above-the-line deduction", which means the donation is deducted from your taxable income before it is taxed. "The law also lifts the existing cap on annual contributions for those who itemize, raising it from 60 percent of adjusted gross income to 100 percent. For corporations, the law raises the annual limit from 10 percent to 25 percent. "
Thank you for considering a financial gift to Grass River Natural Area (GRNA).
At a time when we all struggle to understand the events happening around the world, we appreciate your consideration of the importance of nature to our physical and emotional well-being. When isolation threatens to disconnect us from the normalcy of our day-to-day lives, it is nature that can provide us connections to a greater purpose.
Nature also provides hope.
With the return of migrating birds, spring wildflowers, and the chorus of the spring peepers, it is places like GRNA where you can come to find that hope. Your support today will ensure that GRNA will continue to form the connection between the human and the natural world and provide space for peace and well-being for all.
Grass River Natural Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 38-2279204. Did you know the Federal Coronavirus Tax Relief Bill allows taxpayers to claim up to $300 of charitable contributions as a tax deduction on their 2020 taxes even if they are not itemizing? This is known as an "above-the-line deduction", which means the donation is deducted from your taxable income before it is taxed. "The law also lifts the existing cap on annual contributions for those who itemize, raising it from 60 percent of adjusted gross income to 100 percent. For corporations, the law raises the annual limit from 10 percent to 25 percent. "
Ways to give
ANNUAL GIVING
Support the important work that we do for the region by providing an annual donation to support our mission. These funds are essential to provide professional outdoor programming, a well-maintained trail system, and learning opportunities for all ages. Click here to learn more about what these funds support.
MAKE A MONTHLY COMMITMENT
One of the easiest and best ways to support Grass River Natural Area, Inc. is with an ongoing monthly donation. You can set up a sustaining donation of $10 or more per month through our online donation form. It's fast and convenient, and you can change the amount or cancel your gift at any time. Just click on the Donate button above!
MAKE A MEMORIAL OR HONORARIUM DONATION
Please consider making a donation in memory or honor of someone who has valued Grass River's efforts to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. Just click on the Donate button above!
Support the important work that we do for the region by providing an annual donation to support our mission. These funds are essential to provide professional outdoor programming, a well-maintained trail system, and learning opportunities for all ages. Click here to learn more about what these funds support.
MAKE A MONTHLY COMMITMENT
One of the easiest and best ways to support Grass River Natural Area, Inc. is with an ongoing monthly donation. You can set up a sustaining donation of $10 or more per month through our online donation form. It's fast and convenient, and you can change the amount or cancel your gift at any time. Just click on the Donate button above!
MAKE A MEMORIAL OR HONORARIUM DONATION
Please consider making a donation in memory or honor of someone who has valued Grass River's efforts to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. Just click on the Donate button above!
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GIFT OF A TRIBUTE STONE
The natural beauty and peacefulness of the Grass River Natural Area creates the ideal setting in which to pay tribute to a special person or remember the life of a loved one. Honor or remember this special person while supporting the Grass River Natural Area in a new way - tribute stones. A gift of $350.00 to Grass River Natural Area, Inc. will be used to purchase/engrave a native stone with your tribute and install the stone along the pathway leading to Grass River Natural Area’s Serenity Garden. The remainder of your gift will be used to provide general operating support, including education programming, or to help generate ongoing endowment to support the Grass River Natural Area for years to come. |
Purchase a Tribute Stone
Please send your check for $350.00 payable to GRNA at PO Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615. Mark “Tribute Stones” on your check and include a note with your tribute “In honor of (name)(s)” or “In memory of (name)(s).” For further information on tribute stones, please contact the GRNA office at 231-533-8314 or send an email to info@grassriver.org, include “Tribute Stones” in the subject line.
CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYER, LEVERAGE YOUR GIFT
Ask your employer about a matching gift. This is a perfect way to leverage your gift with a matching donation from your employer. Many workplaces encourage this type of giving and have programs that make this a very easy option. To get started, just contact your human resources department. Please contact Sheila Fox at (231) 533-8314 with any questions.
PLANNED GIVING...JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY
Since 1969, Grass River Natural Area has provided quality opportunities for exploration and learning in the natural world and we continue to do so today. We want to be able to provide these same opportunities for future generations so that they can become responsible stewards of the land and water. Your legacy gift will ensure that happens and help us to continue to achieve its mission of to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. Learn more about our Legacy Society and planned giving here.
Please send your check for $350.00 payable to GRNA at PO Box 231, Bellaire, MI 49615. Mark “Tribute Stones” on your check and include a note with your tribute “In honor of (name)(s)” or “In memory of (name)(s).” For further information on tribute stones, please contact the GRNA office at 231-533-8314 or send an email to info@grassriver.org, include “Tribute Stones” in the subject line.
CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYER, LEVERAGE YOUR GIFT
Ask your employer about a matching gift. This is a perfect way to leverage your gift with a matching donation from your employer. Many workplaces encourage this type of giving and have programs that make this a very easy option. To get started, just contact your human resources department. Please contact Sheila Fox at (231) 533-8314 with any questions.
PLANNED GIVING...JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY
Since 1969, Grass River Natural Area has provided quality opportunities for exploration and learning in the natural world and we continue to do so today. We want to be able to provide these same opportunities for future generations so that they can become responsible stewards of the land and water. Your legacy gift will ensure that happens and help us to continue to achieve its mission of to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment. Learn more about our Legacy Society and planned giving here.
