Support the work.
Your donation funds ecodefense capacity, permanent land holding, and the organizational infrastructure that keeps this work running. Fertile Ground Conservancy is a biocentric 501(c)(3), EIN 27-1194001.
Recent work includes launching the Conservation Defense Initiative and taking ownership of our first held parcel in the Elk Creek watershed (15 acres, acquired 2025).
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 27-1194001.
- By check — make payable to Fertile Ground Conservancy and mail to: Fertile Ground Conservancy, PO Box 11262, Eugene, OR 97440
- Stock or securities — contact us at info@fertilegroundconservancy.org to arrange a transfer
- Planned giving / bequest — include Fertile Ground Conservancy in your will or estate plan. Contact us to discuss options
- Land donation — if you own land you would like to protect, we'd like to talk
- Land holding — property taxes, legal fees, and long-term holding costs for the Elk Creek parcel and future acquisitions
- Fiscal sponsorship infrastructure — accounting, compliance, grant management, and organizational support for sponsored initiatives
- Operations — insurance, filing fees, communications, and the basic costs of keeping a nonprofit functional
- Future land acquisition — building toward additional parcels in the Elk Creek watershed and elsewhere in Cascadia
Fertile Ground Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. You will receive a donation acknowledgment letter for any gift of $250 or more, as required by the IRS. IRS filings and financial statements are available on request.
EIN: 27-1194001 · info@fertilegroundconservancy.org