"Wilderness can be a means of reassuring ourselves of our sanity as creatures, a part of the geography of hope."

-Wallace Stegner-

Ways To Give, Be Part of the Solution

Imagining Florida stripped of its wealth of wildlife, its fish, its unique habitats, its natural communities, is difficult for us all, but as the human population of the State has ballooned from just under 3 million in 1950 to almost 16 million at the turn of the century, Florida's natural resources are severely strained.

By actively supporting the Foundation, residents and visitors can help fund needed research and help Florida's wildlife managers to better protect natural habitats, to better manage existing fish and wildlife populations, and to better inform our citizens of ways they can help to maintain Florida's important natural resources and heritage.

The Foundation depends on individual donations, support from other charitable organizations, and from the State's corporate community to fulfill a unique niche in Florida philanthropy. We are Florida's community Foundation for the environment. Through the Foundation, individuals and businesses can play personal roles in protecting and enhancing Florida's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. The Foundation directs funds to vital and varied initiatives and projects related to the conservation of Florida's wildlife. Your contribution can be earmarked for your specific area of interest. Funded projects are generally linked to the following areas:

• Habitat Conservation
• Fish and Wildlife Management
• Fish and Wildlife Research
• Education and Outreach

Your financial support will help Florida maintain and enhance its unique fish and wildlife communities now and into the future.

Corporations and individuals can make tax-deductible contributions to the Foundation by mailing us our printable donation form with your check or by making a secure online donation. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Click here for the latest Friends of the Foundation benefit information.

Leave a Living Legacy

Florida residents can leave lasting personal legacies and help safeguard the State’s fish and wildlife for future generations by making planned gift donations.

The Foundation offers a number of planned-giving options, including charitable gift annuities, and the donation of appreciated property or other assets. Through these options, potential donors may:

• Discover ways to make gifts larger than you may have thought possible;
• Maximize tax benefits, Generate extra income for retirement, elder care and other needs;
• Provide maximum impact at minimal cost;
• Add special meaning to a gift by honoring a friend or loved one.

For more information on various planned-giving options, please speak with your financial advisor and/or the CFO at the Foundation. The CFO will be happy to explain the various planned giving options the Foundation offers. To contact the CFO call (850) 922-1066 or click here to email (be sure to reference "Planned Giving" in the form reply). All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

In Memoriam Gifts

A Wildlife Foundation of Florida memorial gift is a meaningful way to celebrate the memory of a loved one who cared about the conservation of Florida's fish and wildlife resources.

When your memorial gift is received, the Wildlife Foundation of Florida will promptly send a personalized tribute to the person or family you indicated, notifying them of your thoughtful donation.

Your secure online donation will immediately support the conservation of Florida's fish and wildlife resources by identifying crucial projects, funding these projects, and educating the public about the need to conserve fish and wildlife resources. Click the donate button below and please enter the name of your loved one in the "Purpose" box and enter the acknowledgement information on the Shipping screen at checkout.

Matching Gift Programs

Many companies will match their employees’ contributions to organizations such as the Foundation. Please check with your company’s Human Resources Department to learn if your employer will match your gift.

License Plates

Your purchase of a "Conserve Wildlife" license plate generates needed funds exclusively used to benefit all wildlife species in Florida and their habitats. The "Conserve Wildlife" license plate was created specifically to generate additional revenue necessary to conduct the programs aimed at conserving our State's natural heritage. Click the plate for additional information.


Your purchase of a "Saving Florida's Springs" license plate generates needed funds to preserve the water quality of Florida’s springs. The "Saving Florida's Springs" license plate was created to generate additional revenue necessary for community-based spring programs and projects specifically related to education, outreach, and springs protection. Click the plate for additional information.

Donor Bill of Rights

Donor Bill of Rights (this file is in PDF format; you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file).