Thank you for considering additional ways to support the Houston Parks Board’s mission to expand, improve, and protect parks and greenspaces across our region.
Beyond traditional donations, there are many meaningful ways to make a lasting impact—from legacy giving to gifts of stock and more. However you choose to give, your support helps ensure that future generations can explore, play, and thrive in the natural beauty of Houston’s parks. We are truly grateful for your contribution.
Houston Parks Board is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with the United States Internal Revenue Service (EIN# 74-1860046). As such, your donation to us may be tax deductible. Houston Parks Board does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your attorney and/or tax professional when considering a gift.
DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used, and notifies Houston Parks Board of your intentions. Using the link below to grant from your DAF is quick and efficient. It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
STOCK GIFTS
Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from this link to notify Houston Parks Board of your gift.
CHARITABLE IRA GIFTS (Qualified Charitable Distributions-QCD)
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a
simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
DONATE LAND
Please contact Adrin Biagas, Director of Land Acquisition at 713-942-8500 or adrinbiagas@houstonparksboard.org.
WILLS AND BEQUESTS
A simple way to support Houston Parks Board is to include the organization in your will or trust. The following suggested language may be discussed with your legal counsel while developing your estate plan:
“I give and bequeath to Houston Parks Board, Federal EIN # 74-1860046, (insert dollar figure or estate percentage), for the use and benefit of the mission of Houston Parks Board to serve the residents of the Houston region.”
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
You can promote our work and benefit future generations of Houstonians by designating Houston Parks Board as a beneficiary on your bank account, certificate of deposit, IRA, fully paid life insurance policy, or brokerage account by listing the following:
Houston Parks Board
EIN # 74-1860046
300 N Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
Contact: Mindy Guthrie, 713.304.6540
For additional questions or assistance with the above ways to give, please contact Mindy Guthrie at 713-443-3974 or mindyguthrie@houstonparksboard.org.