Donations and Memorials to the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden

Friends of the Wild
Flower Garden

Donations, Gifts, Memorials

On this page - you will find information on giving, on memorials, and about the Garden projects and educational activities funded by donations, gifts and memorials.

The work of the Friends is funded primarily via donations, gifts and memorials made to the Friends. Virtually all such funds received go toward fulfilling our stated purposes of advancing, promoting and safeguarding the interest of the garden. Our work has two components: Education and material projects.	Mission Statement
Some of our educational endeavors have involved funding for the Garden Guidebook, for resource material and the donation of books to the Garden Library. New this year is the Student Transportation Grant Program. A Special thanks to all those of you that have donated. A list of donors is published in each issue of The Fringed Gentian™. Program Report: Status	Special 2009 Education Program Student Transportation Grant Program DETAILS
	Information for Minneapolis School System Teachers
Garden projects, such as refurbishment, special or general plantings, major repair and special programs have been funded by the Friends. Use the “Garden Projects” link at the left to see Garden projects funded fully or partially by the Friends in recent years. Our use of these funds for projects is in cooperation with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board and approved by the Park Board and the Garden Curator.	Donations may be paid by check submitted via the mail or by online credit card processing Donations Form
Memorials are a loving way to remember someone. Families who have lost a loved one frequently request that memorials be made to the Friends, particularly if the loved one appreciated the beauty and serenity of the Garden. In addition, a memorial can simply be a means of honoring someone or some group.	Memorials may be paid by check submitted via the mail or by online credit card processing. Memorials Form
Tax deductible: As the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden is a 501-C(3) non-profit organization, all donations and memorials are tax deductible. All donors will receive acknowledgment from the Friends of their gift. All memorials for one person totaling over $100 will also be acknowledges by an engraved plaque mounted on the Friends Memorial Board which hangs on the wall of the Crone Shelter.	IRS Confirmation of status (pdf format)
Friends’ discretion. It is not possible for the Friends to dedicate donations, gifts and memorials to specific projects or objects as funds are used at the discretion of the Friends Board - unless donations are solicited for a particular project.	Past Garden Projects
Garden dedications: In past years families and groups have chosen to create within the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, a memorial for a loved one or a dedication for another significant person. Memorials are no longer allowed but certain dedications are. More details on request.	Click this link for a photo page of dedications and memorials within the Garden.