All gifts will go toward preserving open space, providing new amenities or ensuring ongoing support for a specific facility within King County Parks. Donations are fully tax-deductible, although potential donors should consult their financial adviser or tax preparer. We accept online donations via one of our 501(c)3 partners, Groundswell NW.
MATCHING EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
Many employers offer matching gift programs on behalf of their employees. When your company ‘matches’ your contribution, your donation can be doubled or even tripled depending on your organization’s policy. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to determine if your gift is eligible. If you are eligible, please send in your employer’s matching gift form with your donation to our 501(c)3 non-profit partner Northwest Parks Foundation.
King County Parks Legacy Fund
c/o Northwest Parks Foundation
P.O. Box 605
Woodinville, WA 98072-0605 Below are some of the companies that provide matching contributions: Bank of America * The Boeing Company * Merrill Lynch & Co. * Microsoft Corp. * Nintendo of America, Inc. * Northwest Airlines * Puget Sound Energy * Qwest * Safeco Corporation * U.S. Bank * Washington Mutual Savings Bank * Weyerhaeuser
STOCK TRANSFER DONATIONS
Giving appreciated stock to the Parks Legacy Fund via our 501(c)3 partner, Northwest Parks Foundation, is a smart and easy way to make a contribution to the Parks Legacy Fund. To initiate a transfer, please first notify Northwest Parks Foundation of your gift. Then give the following instructions to your broker: Name: Northwest Parks Foundation
DTC Number: 0188
Account Name: Northwest Parks Foundation When Northwest Parks Foundation receives confirmation of your transfer, you will be sent a written acknowledgement letter for your tax records. For more information from Northwest Parks Foundation, contact Kristen Bush, 425.284.0420.
GIFT PLANNING
Memorial gifts and bequests pay tribute to philanthropic families and loved ones. Your gift may specify a dollar amount, a percentage of an estate, assets such as stocks, bonds and real estate, or tangible personal property such as art or antiques. In lieu of sending flowers, families may request donations be made to the Parks Legacy Fund. The Parks Legacy Fund provides planned giving options to meet your overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives. Donations are fully tax-deductible, although potential donors should consult their financial adviser or tax preparer. For more information, contact Pearson Cummings or 206-263-6230 Bequests
Individuals or couples who have included the King County Parks Legacy Fund in their wills are encouraged to inform us so we may acknowledge and honor their generosity. Your gift may specify a dollar amount, a percentage of an estate, assets such as stocks, bonds and real estate, or tangible personal property such as art or antiques. Sample bequest language is available for donors and their advisors to ensure a bequest is properly designated. Life Insurance
Donors can contribute a life insurance policy to the King County Parks Legacy Fund in several ways, such as assigning a paid-up policy to the Legacy Fund as owner or naming us as primary or successor beneficiary. You may also donate a policy on which premiums remain to be paid then make annual gifts to cover the premium due. Please contact Pearson Cummings for more information.
A LEGACY BENCH OR TREE
Donating a Legacy Bench or Legacy Tree is a great way to honor a friend or loved one along a King County trail or in a King County park. The Legacy Bench and Tree program enable you to place a tree or bench in the park of your choice. You can make a donation via mail using the donation form or contact Pearson Cummings at pearson.cummings@kingcounty.gov or at 206-263-6230.
DONATE BY PURCHASING CUSTOM PARKS STAMPS AND GREETING CARDS
Personalize your gifts and cards and make a positive difference for King County Parks through Zazzle, an online marketplace for buying and selling custom-printed items. King County Parks’ partnership with Zazzle has resulted in a wide range of postage, holiday cards and t-shirts that can be purchased online and feature unique scenes of King County parks and open space areas. Cards can also be customized with your favorite family snapshot. Every time Zazzle items are purchased through the King County Parks store Web site, Zazzle donates 27 percent of the net sales from purchased items back to King County Parks. The funds help cover parks maintenance and operation expenses. For more information, check out the Parks Store | 
