Parks unite us. They are where community blooms – welcoming spaces that spark joy, restore health, and nurture belonging. Parks connect us to each other and to the natural world around us.
For more than 35 years, Park Pride has worked hand-in-hand with communities to reimagine and revitalize local parks through resources, training, and advocacy.
When you support Park Pride, you join a community of park lovers who ensure every neighborhood has access to vibrant, welcoming parks. Your generosity helps to:
- Spark transformation through community-led park projects.
- Empower neighbors with tools and training to champion their parks.
- Grow a movement where every community shapes the greenspace that brings them together.
Our Impact
Take a look at our Parks for All Impact Report to explore some of our transformational park projects and meet key park champions.
Join Us
Together, we can transform neighborhood parks into thriving, inclusive spaces.
How do I make a gift to Park Pride?
Cash Donations
Your donation to Park Pride support a wide range of park creation, improvement, and activation programs.
To make an outright donation by cash or check, please mail to:
Park Pride
P.O. Box 4936,
Atlanta, GA 30302
or donate online now.
Park Pride Tribute Cards
Honor a family member, friend, or colleague with a gift to Park Pride and we will mail an e-card personalized with your message to the recipient.
Donor Advised Fund
Put your donor advised fund to use for parks and communities by recommending gifts to Park Pride.
Recommend a gift today
Your financial advisor or fund manager can help you get started recommending a gift to Park Pride. Or, you can select your financial institution and log in to your account to begin:
- BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
- Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Fidelity Charitable
- Goldman Sachs
- Raymond James
- Schwab Charitable
- Vanguard Charitable
Please use the following legal name and tax identification:
Park Pride, Tax ID 58-1882895.
Gifts of Stock
Giving appreciated securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, is an excellent way to support the Park Pride. Such gifts are simple and may provide a greater tax benefit than an equivalent gift in cash.
Please make sure to contact Monica Johnson, Director of Development,
at monica@parkpride.org for specific instructions and to notify us of your gift.
IRA Charitable Rollovers
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a contribution of up to $100,000 annually from your IRA account to helpsupport Park Pride’s mission so that communities across Atlanta may have access to great neighborhood parks.
Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution, you make a direct payment of required minimum distributions from your IRA account to Park Pride, a qualified non-profit organization, thereby satisfying all or a portion of your required minimum distribution without adding the tax liability that comes with additional income. In other words, if you are required to take a distribution from your IRA, you can reduce your taxable income and make a gift to Park Pride at the same time.
For more information, please contact Monica Johnson, Director of Development, at 770-770-9272 or monica@parkpride.org.
Matching Gifts
With your employer, you may be able to double your donation to Park Pride. Many employers sponsor programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees, and gifts from retirees and spouses also may qualify. Requesting a matching gift is normally a five-minute process which must be initiated by the donor. You can do this by filling out and submitting a matching gift form provided by your employer. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, contact your Human Resources or Community Giving Department. Much of the necessary information may also be available on your company intranet.
To help Park Pride track and acknowledge your matching gift, please send a brief notification email to Monica Johnson, Director of Development, at monica@parkpride.org.
How do I make a legacy or planned gift?
A bequest is one of the simplest ways to make a gift to Park Pride, and a great way to support parks. By including the Park Pride in your will, you can help ensure the quality of Park Pride programs and services for generations to come.
Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language
You may name Park Pride, Tax ID # 58-1883895, P.O. Box 4936, Atlanta, GA 30302, as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts.
For more information about making a bequest to Park Pride,
please contact Ariane DeLong, Chief Development Officer, at 404-301-8871, ariane@parkpride.org.
Is Park Pride a trustworthy investment?
Yes. Park Pride has been honored with a four-star (highest) rating by Charity Navigator, a respected online guide to responsible charitable giving. This rating is based on financial health, accountability, and transparency.
We’ve also received the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid.
Can I give money to a specific park or project?
Yes you can! While general donations made directly to Park Pride provide the most flexibility and the best opportunity to maximize the benefits of your donation, you may give money directly to a Friends of the Park group for a specific park. To make such a donation, please use this form.
I have a business. How can my business support Park Pride?
Park Pride’s Corporate Partners are our business supporters. These partners are interested in supporting better parks and stronger communities.
Park Pride offers multiple ways to engage employees, promote your business and give your organization recognition, including:
- Group volunteering,
- Event sponsorship,
- Corporate support of the Annual Campaign, and
- Program support.
Learn More about our Corporate Partners
To become a Corporate Partner, contact:
Monica Johnson
Director of Development
monica@parkpride.org
What are my rights as a Park Pride donor?
Park Pride upholds the Donor Bill of Rights as developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits.