Ways to Give

For over 60 years, Green Foothills has defended the nature that sustains us all—and supporters like you have made it possible.

Protect Nature. Protect Ourselves.

Your donation today is an investment in our shared future.

Green Foothills has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly known as GuideStar) and a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. We are committed to financial transparency; please see our Financials page for our annual reports and tax returns.

Donate Online

For secure online donations, our system accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo.

Become a Monthly Donor

Set up an automatic monthly gift to provide ongoing support for critical programs to protect local nature and farmland.

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds (DAF) allow donors to make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. You can recommend grants directly to support Green Foothills.

Employer Matching

Double your donation! Many companies support us by providing matching gifts for employees, employees’ spouses, and retired employees.

IRA and RMD

Make a tax-free gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you’re 70½ or older, use your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to contribute and potentially save on taxes.

Stocks or Mutual Funds

Stocks and mutual funds are an excellent way to support Green Foothills. Because we are a nonprofit, you may be able to deduct the full current market value of the stock or mutual fund donated, regardless of the base price you paid for it.

Lennie Roberts Advocacy Fund

Donations to this special fund ensure ongoing support for our vital Advocacy Program. The fund is dedicated to hiring and compensating professional environmental advocates.

Legacy Giving: Wills and Bequests

Protect local nature for future generations by leaving a charitable bequest to Green Foothills through your will or living trust.

Dedicate Your Gift

Dedicate your gift in honor or in memory of an individual, special event, or occasion. We can send an acknowledgement to the person of your choice, letting them know of your gift.

Donate by Mail

For donations by mail, send them to
Green Foothills, 3921 E. Bayshore Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303.

Payroll Deduction

Support Green Foothills through your workplace giving program. A charitable payroll deduction allows you to spread out your gift over the course of a year, so it’s automatic and easier on cash flow.

Vehicle Donation

Donate your vehicle through our partner CARS and receive a tax deduction while supporting our work to protect the local environment.