Make a Gift to
the Park

In this divisive time, local action matters more than ever. Your gift today will help bring our local community together around something undeniably positive: a park for all. 

The Foundation is a nonprofit organization, 100% reliant on fundraising for its management and future planning. Thank you for your support.

Giving levels

Park Maker

With an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you will be included in special Park Maker events. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that you are a key builder of the River Park!

Monthly Donor

With a monthly gift of any amount, you will be invited to a special park event each fall and other insider happenings. You’ll also know that you are helping to sustain our park all year long!

Other Gifts

If you would like to make a gift by check, via your Donor Advised Fund, appreciated stock, an in-kind gift, a planned gift, or a gift of cryptocurrency, contact us and we will walk you through the process!

  • Mail your check, made out to Petaluma River Park Foundation, to 159 H Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

  • To make a gift of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares, please complete this form and return it to our office. We will contact you to complete the process.

  • We accept gifts and services of many kinds, including but not limited to: construction equipment rentals and materials, office supplies, gifts for volunteers, wine, beer, catering, space for events, photography, book donations, graphic design services, park equipment, financial consultation, tax preparation, and legal counsel.

  • We would be grateful if you chose to make a bequest, a life income gift, or some other type of legacy gift to benefit Petaluma River Park.

  • To make a gift of cryptocurrency, visit Crypto for Charity and search for Petaluma River Park Foundation.

  • More people are leveraging donor-advised funds (DAFs) as a convenient way to help manage their charitable giving. You can set one up through a community foundation or your financial institution, then direct your charitable giving to the organizations and causes you care most about. Provide your name and address on the distribution so we can thank you for your generosity and send you project updates.

Help connect people, art, and nature by supporting the Petaluma River Park Foundation today!

Good as Gold

Petaluma River Park Foundation has earned the Gold Transparency seal from Candid (formerly known as Guidestar). The Gold seal denotes a higher level of transparency. We make public comprehensive details about finances, board of directors, staff, and overall demographics. You can trust that your donation is going to a well-managed organization. View our 2022 990s and our 2023 Audited Financial Statements.

Proud Partner

1% for the Planet Environmental Partner. Petaluma River Park Foundation is a part of the 1% for the Planet network, which connects businesses and nonprofits to protect the planet. This means you are giving to an organization that is vetted as an environmental organization working to improve the health of our planet. If you own a business, consider joining 1% for the Planet, naming Petaluma River Park Foundation as your beneficiary.

Institutional Supporters

Thanks to the foundations, businesses, and public organizations who are supporting The Petaluma River Park Foundation! 

  • Simply Solar

Petaluma River Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government grants for funding. The Foundation’s EIN is 84-2431277. Any goods or services provided by Petaluma River Park in exchange for gifts are insignificant under guidelines provided by the IRS, unless purchasing event tickets or specifically stated on your tax-receipt letter. Contact support@petalumariverpark.org.