Donate
Help Us Grow
Your donation helps make it possible to keep our gardens open to the public for no charge.
The Montrose Botanical Society, the development arm of the Montrose Botanic Gardens is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID # 84-1331789). All donations to the gardens are tax deductible.
MBS ENDOWMENT FUND
Support the long term financial stability of the Montrose Botanic Gardens. Our Endowment Fund is managed by the Western Colorado Community Foundation. At the MBS Board's discretion, the interest generated by the Endowment Fund can either be used to support current operating costs or reinvested in the fund to help it grow even more. In either case, the principle remains in the Endowment Fund to continue building for the Gardens' financial future!
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE (NON-CASH)
Giving assets other than cash can have extra benefits! If you own an asset that has appreciated in value, you may be eligible to receive an immediate tax deduction and savings on capital gains taxes. IRA DISTRIBUTION When you’ve reached age 70.5, you have the opportunity to start making Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). These distributions do not incur income tax. If you are interested in making a QCD, please contact your IRA custodian or investment advisor. STOCK DONATIONS For many people, a gift of securities can be a good way to make a donation with significant tax benefits. If you are planning to make a gift of securities, please contact us at info@montrosegardens.org. Doing so is a very helpful step to make sure your donation arrives as intended. PLANNED GIVING You can make a lasting impact on Montrose Botanical Society by helping secure our future with a planned gift. A gift of any size sustains your values and continues the legacy you are building today. With your gift, future generations will experience a Montrose Botanic Gardens that is a growing asset for our community. You can name Montrose Botanical Society as a beneficiary (or contingent beneficiary) of your retirement account, life insurance policy, annuity, certificate of deposit, bank account, brokerage account, or other assets. Please request a beneficiary form from your financial institution. If you have plans to include MBS in your will or trust, we hope you will notify us so we can express our appreciation for your generosity.
Tribute Pavers
Montrose Botanic Gardens can help you commemorate special
people, pets, moments or other important elements in your life with a custom-engraved Tribute Paver. Our dedicated Shavano Plaza patios are designed to display these pavers in a tranquil setting on the east edge of the Valley Garden. Your generous contribution will support our efforts to complete and enhance the Gardens.
Paver Sizes
We offer a variety of tribute paver sizes to choose from:
Order Your Tribute Paver
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Select the size of paver you want to order, then download and complete the Order Form.
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Email the form to info@montrosegardens.org OR mail to: Montrose Botanical Society, PO Box 323, Montrose CO 81402.
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Make your donation, either by check (mail with your completed form) OR donate securely online by clicking here.
The Montrose Botanical Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (Federal tax identification number 84-1331789) under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Memorial donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Acknowledgment
If you are using the Tribute Paver in memory of a loved one, MBS will send a personalized acknowledgement letter to the family of the person being remembered.
Note: Tribute Pavers are placed in Shavano Plaza Area periodically
based onweather and other factors.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
If you have a physical item that you wish to donate to the Montrose Botanical Society, please contact the Board here. Items left at the Gardens without prior approval may be sold or disposed of otherwise.
