The Bellevue Botanical Garden is more than a collection of beautiful plants. It’s a vibrant community resource where nature, education, and inspiration come together.
As the Garden’s nonprofit partner, the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society works with the City of Bellevue to achieve the Garden’s mission.
The Society’s role is to:
- Raise funds to support the Garden’s physical growth and development
- Provide a broad range of free and low-cost educational programs for youth and adults
- Offer community events to educate and inspire Garden visitors
- Operate The Trillium Store, where every purchase supports Garden programs and initiatives
Donations help keep the Garden and Society programs flourishing—today and for generations to come.
Membership dues paid through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) require a waiver of all benefits. Please see this document for more information.
All donations are unrestricted unless otherwise specified and will be used to support BBGS in the area of greatest need. Should you wish to restrict your donation to a specific project or program, please contact Katherine Wankelman by email or phone prior to making your donation.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID# is 91-1333659.
Ways to Donate
General Donations
You can make a secure general donation online now.
If you prefer to mail your donation, please make your check payable to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society and mail to:
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society
ATTN: Donations
PO Box 40536
Bellevue, WA 98015-4536
Tribute Donations
Making a gift to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society in honor or memory of someone special is a beautiful way to celebrate them and their love for nature. Memorial or honorarium gifts can be made online or by mail.
For online gifts, please complete our Tribute Donation form to ensure that your gift is directed as you intend. For gifts made by mail, please include a note that your gift is a memorial or honorarium, the name(s) of the honoree(s), and the name and address where the acknowledgment should be sent.
If you have questions, contact Katherine Wankelman by email or call 425-675-3395.
Tributes in the Garden
The Garden is a cherished place, filled with beauty and lasting memories. A commemorative bench is a meaningful way to create an enduring tribute in honor, celebration, or memory of a loved one.
For more information, email Katherine Wankelman or contact by phone at 425-675-3395.
Employer Matching & Workplace Giving
Employer Matching Funds
Double the impact of your gift and apply for employer matching!
Many corporations offer matching gift programs that match or even double or triple employee, employee partner, and retiree donations to nonprofit organizations. Local corporations with matching gift programs include Microsoft, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Boeing, Nordstrom, and Alaska Air Group, among many others.
Please contact your employer’s HR or community giving department for further information about matching gifts.
Workplace Giving Programs
Many workplaces offer the option of designating a portion of your paycheck to nonprofit organizations. This is an easy way to make tax-deductible donations to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. Contact your employer for further information.
Gifts to Endowments
Your Gift Can Last Forever
An endowment gift to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you donate to an endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits.
Endowment gifts provide the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society with self-sustaining resources to support Garden operations and maintenance, the Society’s horticultural education program, and development of the Garden to enhance the visitor’s experience. The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society has two endowment options for donors.
Bellevue Botanical Garden Endowment
The Society has an endowment fund to help ensure perpetual care of the Garden. Annual income from this endowed fund supports Garden operations and maintenance as determined by the Coordinating Committee and the Board of Directors. To direct your gift to this endowment please include the following with your gift: “This gift is intended for the BBGS Endowment for Garden Operations and Maintenance.”
BBGS Mission Endowment
The Society also has an endowment to fund the two objectives of the Society’s mission of Education and Garden Development. Unless otherwise specified by a donor, contributions will be split evenly between the two mission segments. To direct your gift to this endowment please include the following with your gift: “This donation is intended for the BBGS Endowment supporting the Society’s Missions of Education and Garden Development. “
By making a gift towards an endowment, donors ensure funds will be available in perpetuity to be used as they intended. For more information, please contact Katherine Wankelman at 425-675-3395 or by email.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving
Make a lasting contribution toward ensuring the Bellevue Botanical Garden and the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society are here for future generations. The Society brings life to the Garden through education, events, and Garden development. Learn more about Planned Giving options.
There are many types of planned gifts, including outright gifts, bequests by will, charitable trusts, life income agreements, gift annuities, and life insurance. As a donor, it can be confusing to determine which vehicle (if any) is most beneficial to your circumstances. While the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is grateful for planned gifts, it is important for us to know that you have consulted an attorney or financial advisor. Please note that the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is not engaged in giving legal or financial advice.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society provides you with the unique opportunity to connect with the diverse people of King County, build brand awareness, and show your support of a beloved community institution–the Bellevue Botanical Garden!
For more information about sponsorships, please see our Sponsorship page, or contact Katherine Wankelman at 425-675-3395 or by email.
Gifts of Stock and other Securities
Giving appreciated stock, mutual funds or other securities can help you avoid capital gains taxes while providing important support to the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society. To give a gift of appreciated stock, please contact Katherine Wankelman at 425-675-3395 or by email
Other Ways to Give
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