Private donations to the Garden are an important part of our growth and success. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations, the Garden is able to fulfill its mission of teaching, research and public service throughout Georgia and beyond.
Consider the following ways you can support our environment, our state, our
children, and the future of our planet by giving to The State Botanical
Garden of Georgia.
Memorials and Tributes
Remember a loved one with a memorial or honorarium to the Garden. We
will send you a confirmation and notify the individual or family as
appropriate. Undesignated gifts support a wide range of needs at the
Garden. A selection of trees and benches is available for gifts of $500
or more. A plaque will be created to recognize the honoree and donor.
For information on available trees and benches, please contact the Director
of Development at 706-542-6150.
Annual Fund
Your gift, large or small, offsets the myriad of expenses involved in operating a modern botanical garden—from general operating expenses to special projects. Annual Fund gifts may be made at any time during the year. Donors who qualify for our Annual Fund Giving Societies receive special recognition in Garden News and the Annual Report. Checks made payable to the Arch Foundation should be mailed to the State Botanical Garden. Donations can also be made on-line through the Annual Fund website. Be sure to designate the State Botanical Garden.
Annual Fund Giving Societies
• Franklinia ($500 and above)
• Live Oak ($250-$499)
• Cherokee Rose ($100-$249)
Matching Gifts
Many corporations match gifts made by employees, board members, retired employees, and spouses to their charitable institution of choice. Matching gifts enable you to double or even triple your gift to the Botanical Garden. Participation is simple—search our online database to see if your employer or your spouse's employer has a matching gift program, or contact your company's community relations, human resources or personnel office to obtain the appropriate form. Forward the information to us and we'll do the rest.
Named Gifts
Named gift opportunities are available in our new Flower Garden and elsewhere throughout the Garden. Such gifts count toward UGA's Archway to Excellence Campaign. For more information, contact the Director of Development at 706-542-6150.
Planned Gifts
Learn more about leaving a legacy at the Garden through a planned gift
in your will or estate plans. A planned gift may enable you to make
a larger gift than you thought possible while still providing income
during your lifetime—with favorable financial and/or tax benefits.
For more information, please visit Gift
& Estate Planning.
How to Make a Donation
By Check
Checks should be made payable to the Arch Foundation or the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and mailed to:
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Attention: Director of Development
2450 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30605
By Credit Card
You may donate now through our secure on-line giving through the University of Georgia Arch Foundation. Be sure to designate the State Botanical Garden. If you wish to make a gift by credit card over the phone, please call the Garden at 706-542-6150.
By Stock Transfer
Please call the Director of Development at 706-542-6150 for specific instructions about making a gift of stock.
Garden Partners
Garden Partners are corporations and foundations that help the Garden in a variety of ways. Various sponsorships and recognition are available. If you are interested in becoming a Garden Partner, please contact the Director of Development at 706-542-6150. Support may be designated for specific areas:
Legacy (General Operating Support)
Provides support for a wide range of ongoing, special and one-time funding needs.
Community Outreach
Provides support for concerts, traveling art exhibitions and other special events, helping raise awareness of Georgia's natural heritage and cultivating new members and volunteers.
Conservation and Research
Provides support the Garden's many conservation projects including purchase of laboratory equipment, funding of graduate students, printing publications, and travel for plant scientists.
Education
Provides support of more than 75 educational programs each year for children, families and adults—from summer camps to family festivals.
Gardens and Collections
Provides support for plant acquisitions, care and management for the various theme gardens and special collections that comprise the State Botanical Garden.
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