HONORARY and MEMORIAL GIFTS

Honorary

Many people choose to send gifts in honor of special people...celebrate a birthday, wedding,  anniversary or remembering a favorite teacher or special friend.  These tribute gifts may be sent to the Friends of Ingham County Parks at P O box 178 in Mason, MI   48854.  Please indicate who is being honored and where to send a notification of the gift.

Memorial   

Families often request that charitable gifts be sent in lieu of flowers at the time a loved one passes away.  We request that you ask people to send such memorial gifts to the Friends of the Ingham County Parks at P O Box 178 in Mason, MI   48854.  Please ask them to indicate who is being honored, as well as who should be notified of the memorial gift (e.g., surviving spouse, parent, or child). 

TREE AND BENCH ROGRAM

The Tree and Bench donation program was created as a way for people to honor individuals, families or organizations. It is a special way to provide a funding source for trees and benches needed in County Parks. Click here to view the Tree & Bench Program brochure.

MONETARY DONATIONS

Monetary donations are always greatly appreciated by the Friends and go towards current and future projects. Donors not wishing to be recognized may give anonymous donations. Please mail donations to "Friends of Ingham County Parks", P.O. Box 178, Mason, MI 48854.

IN-KIND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

These non-monetary gifts are as varied as our supporters. Trees, sod, labor, and landscape materials are examples of in-kind donations. Please call (517) 244-7186 if you would like to make an in-kind donation. 

PROVIDING FOR INGHAM COUNTY PARKS IN YOUR WILL

We are very honored whenever anyone considers making a bequest or other planned gift to provide lasting support for our efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Ingham County Parks. A Brief Guide to Planned Giving is now available online. In this guide, you will find basic information about bequests, trusts, and other common methods of planned giving. For more information, please contact Karen Fraser at (517) 244-7186. Each inquiry is handled confidentially and places you under no obligation.