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City funding never stretches far enough to support the ongoing needs of our parks. People like you bridge the gap to restore, enhance and protect this incredible resource.

By donating, you become a member

By giving, you are joining our active member community and benefits include a free parks t-shirt, access to our member only events, and our member magazine.

Woodland Guardian ($5/month or $60 annual)

Your $5 monthly donation helped us keep 386 acres of Olmsted Parks free of invasive, non-native plants.

Perennial Protector ($15/month or $180 annual)

Your $15 monthly donation enabled us to plant and care for 19 formal beds and meadows full of native perennial plants that attract pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies to the Olmsted Parks last year.

Tree Steward $30 monthly or $360 annual gift

Your $30 monthly donation helped us plant 607 new native trees and shrubs in Olmsted Parks, and water and care for them for the first two years to ensure their survival.

Trail Champion $50 monthly or $600 annual gift

Your $50 monthly donation helped us maintain natural trails in the Olmsted Parks, making them safer for thousands of bikers, hikers, and walkers.

Circles of Leadership $84+ monthly or $1,000+ annually

Your $85+ monthly donation helped us create a space of renewal for 1.6 million visitors.

Olmsted Parks Conservancy is a BBB Accredited Charity.

Stock Donations

Your investment is important to helping us fulfill our mission.

Giving marketable securities including publicly traded stock, bonds, or mutual funds can be a tax advantaged way to make your generous gift to Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Appreciated securities, particularly those held longer than one year, may reduce or avoid capital gains obligations and allow you to take a full tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock at time of transfer.

Once the transfer is complete, Olmsted Parks Conservancy will sell the stock and put the proceeds to use supporting maintenance and protection of the parks while giving you the benefits of membership.

We encourage you to talk to your tax or financial advisor to better understand the implications of such a gift on your individual tax situation.
Your broker will require written instructions from you in order to initiate the transfer. Here’s the account information they will need to make the transfer:

Account Registration: Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc.
Account Number: 4037-3192
Schwab DTC # 0164, Code 40

Contact us

For more information about leadership levels and benefits, contact Janelle Wilhelm at:

502-456-8128 janelle.wilhelm@olmstedparks.org

Other ways to support Olmsted Parks

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Tribute

Celebrate an occasion or memorialize a life by donating to the Conservancy.

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1891 Society

Give more than you ever thought possible by including Olmsted Parks Conservancy in your estate plans.

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Corporate Support

Support our work through event sponsorships and specific capital projects in the parks.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are essential in keeping our Olmsted Parks clean and beautiful.

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