Make a Lasting Difference
There are many ways to create an enduring connection with Fort Mason Community Garden — to honor someone special, sponsor a garden space or program, help fund an important improvement, or plan a gift for the future.
Explore the options below, then reach out to our Board to discuss what you have in mind. We would be pleased to help identify an opportunity that reflects your interests and the Garden’s needs.
Honor Someone Special
Honor a loved one or celebrate a family member through a gift that becomes a lasting part of the Garden with a dedicated memorial bench, chair, or table.
You’ll be creating a peaceful place where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of the Garden, including:
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Engraved metal plaque
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Installation
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Recognition on our donor webpage
Suggested Donation: Starting at $5,000
Sponsor a Garden Feature
You can help build and maintain beautiful spaces enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.
Annual sponsorships help support our education initiatives, care for distinctive garden spaces, and sustain the programs, resources, and volunteer efforts that keep the Garden thriving.
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Garden Spaces: Pollinator, native plant, and herb gardens; orchard trees; accessible raised beds and shared spaces
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Education and Community Programs: Youth gardening, workshops, tours, guest speakers, art classes, and community events
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Garden Resources: Greenhouse operations, seedling germination program, tool library, and volunteer supplies
Sponsors are recognized with a plaque in the Garden and acknowledgment in our quarterly newsletters.
Annual Sponsorship Levels: $1,000 – $25,000
Help Build the Garden’s Future
Major gifts can fund priority improvements that expand access, strengthen the Garden’s infrastructure, and enhance the experience of members and visitors.
Recognition includes acknowledgment in our quarterly newsletters and on social media, and naming opportunities may be available for selected projects, such as:
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Accessibility improvements
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Greenhouse, lath house, or member clubhouse projects
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Pavilion kiosk or gathering areas
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Garden sheds, workshop, and storage facilities
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Gates, fencing, and other infrastructure needs
Major Gifts: $25,000+
Partner With the Garden
Businesses can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
Support the Garden through program and project sponsorships, in-kind contributions, employee volunteer days, customized partnerships, or events. Recognition and partnership benefits may include:
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Website and donor-page recognition
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Newsletter acknowledgments
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Appropriate event or project signage
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Employee volunteer opportunities
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Invitations to special Garden events
Annual Sponsorship Levels:
Community Partner: $500 – $999
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000 – $2,499
Silver Sponsor: $2,500 – $4,999
Gold Sponsor: $5,000 – $9,999
Platinum Sponsor: $10,000 – $24,999
Lead Sponsor: $25,000+
Plan a Legacy Gift
A gift through your estate or other planned-giving arrangement can help ensure that Fort Mason Community Garden continues to flourish for generations.
Commemorate someone special with an engraved plaque displayed on a dedicated Memorial Wall within the Garden.
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Gifts through a will or trust
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Donor-Advised Funds
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IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
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Charitable Trusts
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Endowment Gifts
If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be honored to speak with you confidentially.