Other Ways to Give
What does my donation support?
Thank you for considering a gift to Marin Art and Garden Center. As a nonprofit, we rely on donations from people like you to keep our gardens accessible and vibrant for everyone. Your donation helps us maintain our beautiful gardens and provide events and programs that enrich the local community year-round.
Ways to contribute:
Here are some easy ways you can make a meaningful contribution:
- Match Your Donation: Many companies offer matching gift programs. Check with your HR department to see if your company will match your donation and double the impact of your gift. For more information, see the How to Match Your Donation section below.
- Set up a Monthly Donation: Become a sustaining contributor by setting up a monthly or annual donation. These gifts provide reliable support for our programs and gardens. You can set up your donation on our donation page below.
Online Giving: Donate easily through our secure payment platform. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, AmEx), PayPal, eCheck/ACH transfers, and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
Donate through a Donor-Advised Fund: Support us through a donor-advised fund (DAF). Recommend Marin Art and Garden Center as the recipient and provide your name as the advisor. Contact your DAF representative for more information.
Stock Gifts: Donate appreciated securities and potentially receive a tax deduction. For stock transfer details, contact us at friends@maringarden.org or call 415-455-5260.
IRA Charitable Distributions: If you’re 70 ½ or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA to charity tax-free each year. These transfers can also count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). For more details, please consult your IRA plan administrator.
If you have questions or need further information to make your gift, please contact our Director of Development, Kelly Miller at kelly.miller@maringarden.org
Planned Giving—Leave a Legacy: Planned giving lets you ensure your charitable contributions continue to support the Garden for years to come. Learn more on our Planned Giving page.
Honor or Tribute: Honor a loved one by making a donation in their name or to celebrate a special occasion. You can easily dedicate a donation on our donation page.
Commemorative Gifts: If you’re looking for a more tangible way to commemorate a loved one or special event, we offer commemorative benches and bricks. Learn more on our Commemorative Gifts page, or contact our main office at friends@maringarden.org or call our office at 415-455-5260.
How to Match Your Donation
If you’re interested in maximizing your impact, check with your employer to see if they match donations. The process typically involves submitting a request form through your company’s HR department, and they will send the matching gift directly to us. Once we receive it, we will apply it to your donation and send you an updated acknowledgment letter.
Why Match Your Donation?
Matching your donation is a simple way to make a bigger impact. Here’s how it helps:
- Maximize Your Support: Matching doubles the impact of your donation, helping us keep the garden open and expand our programs.
- Increased Benefits: Your matched donation increases your Friends of the Garden benefits, giving you more access and perks at the Garden.
- Corporate Recognition: Many companies recognize employees who participate in matching gift programs. You can inspire others by showing your commitment to the Garden and encourage your employer to support our mission.
Access to American Horticultural Society (AHS) Gardens
One of the many benefits that Friends of the Garden receive is exclusive admission to hundreds of other gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society’s network of participating organizations. This includes more than 360 gardens throughout the US!
Local highlights include San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers, Botanical Garden, and Japanese Tea Garden. To see a map of all participating gardens across the country, click here.
How do I access my American Horticultural Society membership card?
If your Friends of the Garden membership qualifies you for the AHS reciprocal membership, you can access your e-card by downloading the “eMembership Card” app.
