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Be a part of The North Carolina Arboretum’s present and future.
Your gift to The North Carolina Arboretum Society supports our mission to advance North Carolina’s future by creatively connecting people, plants and places. Supporters like you help sustain the gardens and trails, expand educational programs and outreach, and ensure your statewide Arboretum continues to thrive for generations to come. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful impact.
WAYS TO GIVE
The North Carolina Arboretum Society
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806-9315
Tax ID #: 56-1712373
For questions or to learn more about giving opportunities at The North Carolina Arboretum please contact development@ncarboretum.org or call 828-665-2492 during business hours.
Give Online
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Give by Mail
Checks should be made payable and mailed to The North Carolina Arboretum Society, with a designation note in the memo or on an accompanying note.
Give by Phone
Call 828.665.2494 during business hours to make your gift over the phone.
Other Ways to Give
Learn more below about other ways to give including Donor Advised Funds, Stock Gifts, Planned Giving, and Tribute/Memorial Gifts.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
As a donor, member, or volunteer, you positively impact the Arboretum’s gardens, trails, exhibits, education offerings, conservation programs and much more.
ONE FUND
Unrestricted gifts to the ONE Fund, our Annual Fund, support the Arboretum’s highest and greatest needs across all areas of support.
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RESTRICTED GIFTS
Restricted gifts can be designated to support garden spaces, programs such as education, endowments and more. Additional naming opportunities available.
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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Combine favorable tax benefits and support the Arboretum. If you prefer to give through a DAF, charitable foundation, or third-party giving platform, please include your donor information to assist with accuracy.
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STOCK GIFTS
When you donate stock, you provide crucial support while also receiving additional tax benefits. Prior to your transaction, please let us know of your intention to donate stock.
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MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers offer the benefit of a matching gift at the request of their employees. Check with your employer to see if a gift match is possible.
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PLANNED GIVING
Help sustain the Arboretum’s mission and provide support for generations to come. Make a tax-free gift from your IRA, join the Legacy Trust, create or support an Endowment.
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ENDOWMENTS
Great gardens, natural landscapes and impactful programs require long-term stewardship and sustainable funding.
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TRIBUTE / MEMORIAL GIVING
Make a meaningful gift in honor or memory of a friend, colleague, or loved one. Additional naming opportunities available.
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CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP
Build a natural partnership based on mutual values, shared experiences, and meaningful connections to inspire environmental stewardship and education.
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Cultivation Corner Newsletter: A Note from Executive Director, Drake Fowler
A special edition newsletter for donors, members, and supporters who set a philanthropic example at The North Carolina Arboretum
Donor Stories
Explore stories about the donors whose passion and support are helping grow and sustain The North Carolina Arboretum for generations to come.
The Impact of Your Support
Your support helps us grow. Our Annual Impact Reports highlight the lasting impact of your generosity—from education and conservation to the gardens and trails.
The North Carolina Arboretum Society is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports The North Carolina Arboretum in its mission to cultivate connections between people and plants. Through your donation to the Society, you make a difference, helping create a meaningful experience for all who visit.
The Arboretum relies on private funding such as member and donor support for 75% of its financial sustainability. All gifts great and small are essential. Thank you!
Donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.