Support the Parks
Your donation to the Foundation allows us to continue making Dane County Parks beautiful, sustainable, and accessible to all. Donations made to the Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law (EIN 82-3435481).
Make your online donation today!
See more giving options at the bottom of the page.
Other donation options
Donation Options
Unrestricted gifts go to where it is needed most to support Park priorities. Contact us if you are interested in supporting youth programming, accessibility and park improvements, or the endowment. You may donate by mail by sending a check to 5201 Fen Oak Dr #208, Madison, WI 53718.
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Honor a loved one or commemorate a special event with a memorial or tribute tree or bench. Contact us to learn more.
Legacy Gifts
Protect natural resources and support the Parks for generations to come through a planned gift. Legacy gifts include wills, retirement plans or IRAs, charitable gift annuity, and life insurance. Contact the Foundation to learn more about your options.
If you have already made a gift to the Foundation in your will or trust, you can inform the Foundation by filling out the Planned Giving Intention Letter either online or download the PDF. Thank you!
There are many ways you can help.
Your donations help the Foundation fund special projects in our Dane County Parks and provide grants to local Friends groups for their volunteer efforts. You can also donate your time by becoming a volunteer. Our volunteers put in thousands of hours of work every year so that our parks can provide enjoyment for all, for generations to come.
Volunteering Opportunities
The Foundation for Dane County Parks’ mission is to support and enhance the Dane County Parks through philanthropic community engagement. Donations made to the Foundation are tax-deductible as allowed by law (EIN 82-3435481).
