There are many meaningful ways to support our work, each helping expand access, deepen impact, and sustain our mission.

  • Give Now

    Make an immediate impact with a one-time gift

  • Monthly Giving

    By giving a recurring donation your gift makes an bigger impact!

Tax-Smart Giving

  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

    DAFs are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies us of your intentions.  Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.

  • Stock Gifts

    Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link below to notify us of your gift.

  • Qualified Charitable Distributions/IRA

    If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.

  • Cryptocurrency Donations

    You can support our cause by donating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency donations are quick, secure, and have minimal fees, allowing more of your donation to go directly to our cause.

Securing Our Future: The Endowment Fund

The Outside Foundation Endowment Fund was established to help ensure that our programs continue to benefit the Lowcountry community and environment for generations to come. Endowment gifts are invested and preserved, creating a source of permanent annual support that can sustain our mission, strengthen our programs, and expand our long-term impact.

As demand continues to grow for opportunities to get kids outside and to protect our fragile coastal environment, the endowment will provide for lasting stability of our important work.

Whether through a current contribution, donor-advised fund grant, stock gift, multi-year commitment, or legacy gift, endowment giving is a meaningful way to sustain our enduring community contribution. The fund is administered in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

For questions about giving, please contact Thyra Busch, Senior Director of Philanthropy, thyra@outsidefoundation.org

“As a donor, it's impressive to see results - and to know those results come from work that is strategic, credible, and grounded in science.”

Inaugural donor to The Outside Foundation Endowment Fund, Parv Shalov of the Shalov Giving Fund

Why We Give