St. Charles Parks & Recreation Foundation

St. Charles

Methods of Giving It’s Easy, and it’s Tax Deductible!

Gifts may be specified as either projects or endowment funds. Gifts of any size are appreciated and can be combined to benefit St. Charles Parks and Recreation. You may contribute to any of the programs described in this brochure by filling out a donation envelope or visiting us online at www.stcharlesparksfoundation.org.

For additional information, call 636.949.3372 or visit the Parks & Recreation Administration Office.

All gifts will be placed in a Composite Trust Fund.

Donors will receive recognition or anonymity as desired. Project requests will be reviewed by the Project Selection Committee and must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Please contact the Foundation for information about the tax benefits of other methods of giving, including: • Bequests • Charitable Trusts • Charitable Annuity Trusts

• Gifts of Cash • Appreciated Property • Life Insurance

Parks & Recreation

Contact Information:

Foundation

St. Charles Parks & Recreation Foundation 1900 Randolph Street St. Charles, Missouri 63301

636.949.3372

Donations can be made in person, mailed or online at:

www.stcharlesparksfoundation.org Like us on Facebook: StCharlesMOParksFoundation Follow us on Twitter: @STCparkfriends

How Our Foundation

Supports St. Charles Parks & Recreation: • Project and endowment funds • Capital improvements and park maintenance • Land acquisition • Beautification projects • Scholarships available for recreational programs • Special events

How you can help FOUNDATION

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The St. Charles Parks & Recreation Foundation is a 501 (C)3 organization.

636.949.3372 • www.stcharlesparksfoundation.org

A Nonprofit Organization D e d i c at e d t o Conservation, Education and the Preservation of Our Parks

Become a Friend of the Parks Support Our Parks & Recreation Facilities, Programs and Services

Join Friends of the Parks and know that you are helping to support and ensure continued measured growth and enhancement of the facilities and services of the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department. The Parks Department contributes to your quality of life with economic, environmental, health, community development and educational benefits. As a Friend of the Parks, you will become an informed and involved patron of the parks and your community.

To become a friend, contact 636.949.3372 or Email your contact information to info@stcharlesparksfoundation.org

The Gift of Trees Planting Trees to Benefit Future Generations You may request a particular park for your tree, or let the Parks Department’s horticulturist choose a location for you. Tree costs vary according to size and species. Planting takes place March/April and October/November.

E ducation for today...

Discovery Playground

Fence Posts Give the Gift of Play

C onservation for tomorrow...

Purchase a personalized fence post for $200.

They will be placed along the fence at St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department’s all inclusive Discovery Playground at Jaycee Park. Proceeds assist with the perpetual care of the playground.

Lewis & Clark Statue

Personalized Pavers Be a Part of History

Purchase an engraved brick that will be placed in the courtyard surrounding the Lewis & Clark monument in Frontier Park.

Proceeds assist with the perpetual care of the statue. Brick sizes vary: • Explorer (4x8”): $100 donation • Statesman (8x8”): $250 donation • Patriot (12x12”): $500 donation

Memorial Benches Honor Someone Special

With your donation towards a park bench with a memorial plaque, honor someone special while benefiting park visitors. You may request a particular park for your bench, or our park staff can help find the perfect setting. Price of benches varies depending on the location and style.

636.949.3372 • www.stcharlesparksfoundation.org