Ways of Giving

​Charity Information
The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy (EIN 27-4323490) is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Our financials may be viewed here or at Candid/Guidestar.

Donate 
To make a secure contribution to support the Conservancy's efforts to restore, interpret, and enhance Untermyer Gardens click here.
To make a recurring monthly donation to support the Conservancy's efforts to restore, interpret, and enhance Untermyer Gardens click here.

Mail Your Gift
To donate by mail, please make your check or money order payable to the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy. If you wish, you may print and enclose a donation form.

Send to:
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
945 North Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
 
Donate by Phone
To donate by phone or discuss other ways of giving to the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, please call 914-613-4502 and leave a message for Cathy Michelsen, or email [email protected].
 
Gifts of Stock and Wire Transfers
The Conservancy welcomes gifts of stock, securities, and mutual fund shares, as well as wire transfers. Kindly contact Cathy Michelsen, [email protected], 914-613-4502, for transfer instructions.

Consider a Gift Through Your IRA 
If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional of Roth IRA to the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy of up to $100,000 each year. Just contact your IRA administrator to request a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA account to the Conservancy. Please notify us in advance so we will be able to identify your gift when it arrives and thank you properly: Cathy Michelsen, [email protected], 914-613-4502.
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Matching Gifts
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees. Some companies also match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. Ask your employer if they have a matching gift program.  The impact of your gift to Untermyer Gardens Conservancy may be doubled or possibly tripled. Untermyer Gardens Conservancy Tax ID: #27-4323490

Commemorative Gifts
Celebrate a friend or family member through the purchase of a bench or tree in their honor or memory.
 
Bequests and Other Planned Gifts
Visit our Planned Giving Page to learn about our Evergreen Circle which recognizes friends who include the Conservancy in their estate plans.
 
Ebay for Charity
When you sell items on eBay, you can donate 10% to 100% of your item's final sale price to support Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, and eBay will waive the same percent in fees. Learn more here.

PayPal Giving Fund
The PayPal Giving Fund helps people support their favorite charities online. The Untermyer Gardens Conservancy is registered with the PayPal Giving Fund here. 

Volunteer
Volunteers are a vital part of our mission to engage the community and keep the garden free for everyone to enjoy! If you'd like to volunteer with the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, and join our lively and dedicated group of more than 150 volunteers, please Learn more on our Volunteer page.