The Parks Legacy Circle honors people who have made an investment in our city’s parks and public spaces, by establishing a future gift through their will, trust, or other planned giving. Join the Parks Legacy Circle today.
Parks have always been near and dear to my heart, and I want future generations to be able to connect with neighbors and with family and friends in our unique public places.
Our parks and public spaces are the soul of our great city, and preserving this legacy is even more important as we grow. As the godfather to four boys, a dog owner, and frequent visitor of our parks, I joined the Parks Legacy Circle to protect and enhance this vital connection to nature in our city.
We believe parks are essential to cities. As urban dwellers, we consider parks our backyard and our front porch. They provide a place for community connection, recreation, and calm, and they regularly remind us how beautiful and diverse a place Seattle is. We joined the Parks Legacy Circle because we want to make sure that Seattle can care for and add to its terrific park spaces as it continues to grow.
Legacy gifts allow Seattle Parks Foundation to thoughtfully plan for the future of our organization, while providing support and fiscal services to community-based groups that are spearheading public space projects across the city. Your planned gift will leave a legacy in Seattle’s parks for years to come.
Seattle Parks Foundation supports networks of community, philanthropic, and public-sector partners to create and sustain a thriving system of public spaces throughout the city. It also advocates for public policies and investments that improve the health and happiness of all Seattle residents.
Your unrestricted legacy gift helps us further this mission and vision for our city and provides us with the flexibility to allocate your gift where it is most needed.
The Community Parks Fund is a vehicle for legacy gifts that support community-led and civic partnerships that increase access for all residents to great public spaces across Seattle. The fund also makes investments to encourage private-sector philanthropy and public funding of parks projects.
The Community Parks Fund was established in 2013 by a generous bequest from Stim Bullitt. Since that time, close to $2 million from the fund has been distributed to more than 30 community-led planning, capital, stewardship, and park activation initiatives. Past investments include:
An innovative forest restoration project is adding a bike and pedestrian trail system to a previously inaccessible 44-acre parkland on Beacon Hill above the Rainier Vista neighborhood.
Rebuilding a beloved icon of international friendship given to the City of Seattle by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in 1934 to honor Seattle’s role as a gateway to Asia.
Enhancing safe access to school for students in the South Park neighborhood and creating schoolyard raingardens and butterfly gardens.
Supporting community led planning for a system of green, connected public spaces throughout this heavily industrialized neighborhood.
A groundbreaking partnership between the Downtown Seattle Association, Alliance for Pioneer Square, Friends of Waterfront Seattle and Seattle Parks and Recreation to transform and activate downtown parks so they are safe, beautiful, and welcoming spaces for all residents.
Startup capital for preschool classrooms in parks throughout the city with deep commitment to accessibility and affordability for all Seattle families.
To notify Seattle Parks Foundation of your intention to leave a legacy, please complete the following form.
Our Legal Name and Federal Tax ID
Legal Name: Seattle Parks Foundation
Address: PO BOX 3541, Seattle, WA 98124-3541
Federal Tax ID Number: 91-1998597
Sample Bequest Language
To make a bequest to Seattle Parks Foundation, consult your legal advisor about including it in your estate plan. The following basic bequest language can assist you and your legal advisor. You can name a specific dollar amount or a piece of property, such as a home or securities.
Suggested wording:
I give to Seattle Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at PO Box 3541 Seattle, WA 98124-3541, Federal Tax ID #91-1998597, the sum of $_______. Or, you can leave a residual gift to us — a percentage of what’s left of your estate after you take care of your loved ones.
Suggested wording:
I give to Seattle Parks Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at PO Box 3541 Seattle, WA 98124-3541, Federal Tax ID #91-1998597, ____ per cent of the residue of my estate.
Let us know! Understanding the planned gifts that are established for Seattle Parks Foundation helps us plan for the future.
Thank you for considering such a visionary gift! We invite you and your professional advisors to contact us. We can provide more information, answer any questions you may have, and provide consultation to ensure your planned gift arrangement is right for you. All inquiries are held in the strictest confidence and there is no obligation.
Recognizing extraordinary donors whose estate plans include legacy gifts to Seattle Parks Foundation.
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Sally Bagshaw
Thatcher Bailey
Ross Baker
Jane Ballard
Lynn Bursten
Allegra Calder and Gabriel Grant
Barbara and James Crutcher
Karen Daubert
Ann Fagan
Barbara Feasey
Don Goldberg and Gail Resnik
Roy Hamrick
David James
Mary Jayne and Jay Jones
Patricia Killam and Richard Wenger
Thomas Mathers
Roger Nyhus
Mike and Edith Ruby
Janice Sears
Jean and Pierre Sundborg
Chris and David Towne
Tom and Lyn White
The Estate of:
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Barbara Bailey
William M. Black
Majorie Boetter
Lloyd Douglas
Julie Gerrard
Gretchen Hull
Betty Jane Kreager
Phyllis Lamphere
Larry Rand
The information provided is not a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. Consult your financial or legal advisor to determine which options are best for you and your family, and to maximize the tax advantages of your gift.
Seattle Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 91-1998597
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To make a donation by mail, please send a check payable to Seattle Parks Foundation to:
PO Box 3541
Seattle, WA 98124-3541
If your gift is intended for one of our community partners, please add their name in the memo line or with an accompanying note.
A tax receipt will be mailed to you upon receipt of your contribution.
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We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, heavy equipment, and other motorized vehicles. All or part of your donation may be tax deductible.
To get started, simply complete the online donation form or call 855.500.7433 or 855.500.RIDE to speak to a representative. You can also read more at careasy.org.
