Help Expand the Old-Growth Forest Network
Donate
To donate by mail, please send a check payable to Old-Growth Forest Network to:
Old-Growth Forest Network
PO Box 21
Easton, MD 21601
Our work is made possible by donations from concerned forest advocates like yourself.
• $40 – Covers the cost of an Old-Growth Forest Network trailhead sign, welcoming visitors to a newly recognized forest.
• $150 – Trains one volunteer to identify old-growth forest characteristics in their local community.
• $500 – Supports the collection of GIS data for 10 old-growth forests and helps transition our national old-growth forest map to a GIS platform.
• $2,500 – Fully inducts one forest into the Network — from assessment and coordination to public recognition.
More Ways to Give
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To donate by mail, please send a check payable to Old-Growth Forest Network to:
Old-Growth Forest Network
PO Box 21
Easton, MD 21601If you would like your donation to support the OGFN Endowment, please note this in the memo line.
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The Old-Growth Society is a community of Old-Growth Forest Network supporters whose leadership support helps sustain and expand the Network each year. Learn more →
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Many of our most dedicated supporters make their gifts through appreciated stock, a powerful way to help expand the Network while saving on capital gains taxes. Learn more →
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You can now donate directly through your Donor-Advised Fund from our donation page here when you check out.
A Donor-Advised Fund is one of the most convenient and tax-savvy ways to support the Old-Growth Forest Network. You can recommend a grant directly from your DAF at any time. Learn more →
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If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free donation directly from your IRA to the Old-Growth Forest Network. It is a simple and effective way to support our work while meeting your required minimum distribution. Learn more →
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Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your impact. Check with your HR department or giving portal to see if your donation — or Donor-Advised Fund gift — qualifies for a company match.
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We welcome Corporate Sponsors who share our commitment to protecting old-growth and mature forests.
Sponsors are recognized in our annual newsletter and have opportunities to support special events—such as the Old-Growth Conference—where your partnership can help reach forest enthusiasts nationwide.
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After caring for your loved ones, consider including the Old-Growth Forest Network in your estate plans. Your legacy gift will help ensure that America’s oldest forests remain protected, celebrated, and thriving for generations to come. Learn more →
“I’ve watched the Old-Growth Forest Network awaken people to the beauty and urgency of protecting these ancient places. It’s a movement I’m proud to help grow—one forest at a time.”
- Robin M. Hanes, Board Member and Donor
Other Ways To Give
We’re proud environmental partners of 1% for the Planet, where businesses commit at least 1% of their annual profits to environmental causes. Designate the Old-Growth Forest Network as your 1% for the Planet partner today.
When you make a purchase or donate to fundraisers via PayPal, eBay, or Facebook, you can select the Old-Growth Forest Network as your preferred charity to ensure we receive your gift. The Old-Growth Forest Network receives donations through the PayPal Giving Fund.
*Your eBay/Facebook donations come through to us as anonymous. Please email development@oldgrowthforest.net to ensure your gift is tied to your name!
Old-Growth Forest Network is a 501c(3) organization, and your donations are fully tax-deductible.
Our tax ID number is 45-4115570
We were awarded the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (GuideStar) and 2026 Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, both of which are the highest ratings for organizational quality and transparency.
Our latest financial information is readily available on Candid or can be provided upon request by contacting us at development@oldgrowthforest.net.