Support Alameda Friends of the Parks
As our national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting municipal budget crisis in cities across the country amplify existing inequities in our communities, our parks and recreation system needs your help more than ever. Your tax-deductible gift to the Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation has impact and leverage, helping us to support advocacy, fiscal sponsorship, park activation and youth scholarship programs that reach thousands of Alamedans each year. There are many ways you can give to the FOTP and gifts of any size are appreciated.
Monetary Donations
Most gifts to the Foundation take this form and it is as easy as writing a check or using a credit card to securely donate online. Checks should be payable to the Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation – 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501.
Volunteer
Help support Alameda Parks with your time. Volunteers are of huge value to Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation. As a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, our ability to support recreation and park programs and projects is tied directly to volunteer participation. For example, our board and advisory council is made up of volunteers only, who graciously give of their time to support our efforts.
If you are interested in being involved with our foundation, please let us know. There are various opportunities to engage with us.
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Sponsorship
If you care a corporation, small business, foundation, non-profit organization or individual, you can be a sponsor for Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation. Become a sponsor here.
Bequests
Gifts through wills and bequests can provide the opportunity to honor loved ones through the Foundation’s name recognition program. The FOTP will work with you and your attorney to provide the language necessary to insure that your intentions are clearly expressed.
Life Income/Charitable Trusts
Charitable Trusts and charitable gift annuities offer an opportunity to make a substantial gift to the Foundation without forfeiting the annual income produced by these assets. You can retain income for your lifetime and the lifetime of your spouse. This gift can also be structured to create a substantial tax benefit over a period of years.
Matching Gifts
Many employers will match your donation to the Foundation. Submit your company’s matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level.
Gifts In Kind
Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to the Foundation, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor or contact the Foundation for further information.