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Be a part of The North Carolina Arboretum’s present and future.
Your gift to The North Carolina Arboretum Society supports our mission to advance North Carolina’s future by creatively connecting people, plants and places. Every year, members, volunteers and donors provide $2 million in financial and in-kind support, making possible 65 acres of gardens, 10 miles of trails, rotating science and art exhibits, conservation programs, and education programs for more than 26,000 children annually.
Donations that Make a Difference
As a donor or volunteer, you positively impact the Arboretum’s trails, gardens, exhibits, conservation programs, education offerings and so much more.
Ways to Give
Donate Now
- Online: Click here
- By phone: 828.665.2492
- By mail: Make checks payable to The North Carolina Arboretum Society, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806-9315 (please include a designation note in the memo or an accompanying note)Tax ID #: 56-1712373
ONE Fund
The ONE Fund is the Arboretum’s annual fund.
ONE = Organizational, Natural and Educational. These pivotal areas uphold our mission of creatively connecting people with plants and places. Giving to the ONE Fund means giving to the Arboretum across all areas of support.
Give “a little something for the trees” this year and make a tangible difference for our region’s tree canopy and biodiversity.
Donations can be made online, by phone (828.665.2492), or by mail.
Online Gifts
Unrestricted gifts to the ONE FUND, our annual fund, support the Arboretum’s highest and greatest needs.
Restricted gifts can be designated to support garden spaces such as the Bonsai Exhibition Garden or Native Azalea Collection, education programs including ecoExplore and Camperships, and new or established endowments.
For more information on ways to give contact development@ncarboretum.org.
Mailed Gifts
To make a gift by mail, checks should be mailed and made payable to the following, with any designation note in the memo or on an accompanying note.
The North Carolina Arboretum Society
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806-9315
Give by Phone
To make a gift with a credit card over the phone call the Arboretum main line during business hours – 828.665.2492.
Donor Advised Funds
If you prefer to give through a donor-advised fund, charitable foundation or third-party giving platform, please include your donor information to assist with accuracy.
The North Carolina Arboretum Society Tax ID #: 56-1712373
Qualified Charitable Distributions
Support our mission with a tax-free Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA.
The North Carolina Arboretum Society Tax ID #: 56-1712373
Matching Gifts
Some employers offer the benefit of a matching gift at the request of their employees. Be sure to check with your employer to see if a gift match is possible.
Stock Gifts
Advantages of stock gifts to The North Carolina Arboretum Society include:
Tax charitable deduction for the entire current value of the stock on the date it is donated, if eligible to itemize, subject to current IRS regulations.
No capital gains tax on the donated assets if they have been held for more than one year.
You can make a larger gift at a lower cost.
For these reasons, a gift of appreciated securities may be one of the best and most impactful ways for you to support The North Carolina Arboretum Society. Consult your financial planner for additional details.
How to Donate Stock
If you have publicly traded securities held electronically in a brokerage account, you can transfer them by wire through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to our brokerage account.
To arrange this transfer, notify your broker of your intention to make a gift of securities to The North Carolina Arboretum Society. Be sure to tell them the name of the stock that you want to transfer and the number of shares. Also, please inform your broker of the following information about where to send the donated securities:
Brokerage: Wells Fargo
Phone: 828-232-3799
DTC #: 0141
Account Name: The North Carolina Arboretum Society
Account #: 7267-4275
Tax ID #: 56-1712373
Prior to your transaction, please let us know of your intention to donate stock, so that we may alert our broker and ensure that your generosity is acknowledged accurately and promptly. Please include your name, complete mailing address, and the name and number of shares of the stock that you are donating. Upon confirming the asset transfer, we will provide you with a formal tax receipt of your contribution. In accordance with federal laws, the gift will be valued at the average of the high and low prices of the stock on the date that we receive it.
Tribute Giving
Make a meaningful gift in honor or memory of a friend, colleague, or loved one.
Additional naming opportunities available at $10,000+.
Learn More about Tribute Giving
Legacy Giving
The North Carolina Arboretum is set up to receive multiple types of planned gifts.
Learn more about making a Legacy Gift
The George and Sara Briggs Family Enodwment
The George and Sara Briggs Family Endowment for Art, Landscape & Inspiration
Newly established, The George and Sara Briggs Family Endowment for Art, Landscape & Inspiration will create positive and lasting impressions for visitors of all ages by funding elements characteristic of The North Carolina Arboretum and its unique setting within the Southern Appalachian region.
With your participation, the endowment will sustain a legacy of creativity at the Arboretum by supporting new projects such as art elements representing indigenous plants and animals, colorful plantings, and inspiring landscape design. The arrival into The North Carolina Arboretum from the Blue Ridge Parkway and along Frederick Law Olmsted Way sets educational, aesthetic, and locational anticipation for the institution, and will be the first of many future priorities supported by this one-of-a-kind endowment.
Donate to the Endowment
Community Partners
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to the environment and lifelong learning while connecting with deeply engaged local and national audiences.
Learn more about becoming a Community Partner
Membership
Become a member today and enjoy year-long perks at one of the most botanically diverse natural settings in America. Additional membership options include Gift Memberships and our Realtor Membership Program.
Join or Renew Today
The North Carolina Arboretum Society
The North Carolina Arboretum Society is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports The North Carolina Arboretum in its mission to cultivate connections between people and plants. Through your membership gift or other donations to the Society, you will join 17,000+ annual members and donors in making a very positive difference on Arboretum facilities, programs and visitors. Donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Other Ways of Giving
The North Carolina Arboretum Society also offers several other giving options for you to consider. Please click on any of the topics below to learn more:
– Memorials and Tribute gifts
– Bequests and Planned Giving
– Gifts of Stock
Thank you for your interest in supporting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
A Little Something for the Trees: Spring 2026 ONE Fund Campaign
In parallel with this year’s Spring Into the Arb! series, your gift to A Little Something for the Trees: Spring ONE Fund Campaign directly supports the highest and greatest needs of the Arboretum—caring for our gardens and trails including reforestation efforts, advancing education and outreach, and creating meaningful experiences for all who visit.
Put your passion into action. With a single gift to the ONE Fund, you help all of the Arboretum grow and thrive.
Every gift made throughout the spring will count toward our campaign—extending your impact even further.
Make your gift to the ONE Fund today and support what’s possible at the Arboretum.
The ONE Fund: The Big Picture
The ONE Fund is the Arboretum’s annual fund.
ONE = Organizational, Natural and Educational. These pivotal areas uphold our mission of creatively connecting people with plants and places. Giving to the ONE Fund means giving to the Arboretum across all areas of support.
Generosity from donors like you preserves and improves the biodiversity of our region – changing the lives of all who experience it.
BY THE NUMBERS
675,000+ Annual Visitors
100,000+ Education Participants
21,000+ Member Households
15,000+ Volunteer Hours
10,000+ Trees Lost During Helene
Cultivation Corner Newsletter: A Note from Executive Director, Drake Fowler
Understanding is the first step toward preservation. Our conservation courses highlight the critical importance of native biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable practices essential for protecting the Southern Appalachian region.