GIVE

The Buckeye Environmental Network is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to protect Ohio’s native forests and environment. We work with other community organizers to unify the message to legislators, growing a base dedicated to conserving Ohio’s beautiful and irreplaceable natural resources.

Becoming a monthly donor is the most powerful way to support this work. Monthly gifts create steady, reliable funding so we can respond quickly when polluters threaten our communities, show up in rural town halls, and stay in the fight for as long as it takes. Even small recurring amounts build the foundation that keeps this movement alive.

If monthly giving isn’t possible, one-time gifts, donor-advised fund grants, stock contributions, and workplace-matched donations all help fuel grassroots organizing, protect safe drinking water, and challenge harmful oil and gas projects across Ohio.

Every contribution moves us closer to a safer, healthier, and more just future for our communities.

More Ways To Give

Workplace Giving and Matching Gifts

Many employers offer payroll giving or donation matching programs that can increase the impact of your gift. Ask your HR department about matching gifts or payroll deductions to see if your support can be doubled or even tripled.

Bequests and Planned Gifts

Including Buckeye Environmental Network in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy. Planned gifts help protect Ohio’s air, water, and communities for future generations.

Gifts of Stock

Donating stock is a simple and tax-smart way to support BEN. By transferring shares directly, you may avoid capital gains taxes and increase the impact of your gift. Your support is put to work immediately, helping advance community protection, grassroots leadership, and environmental justice efforts across Ohio.

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a grant to Buckeye Environmental Network through your donor-advised fund. DAFs allow flexible giving with immediate tax benefits.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA Giving)

If you are 70½ or older, you may give directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. This may reduce taxable income.

Tribute and Memorial Gifts

Honor a loved one by making a gift to BEN in their name. Tribute and memorial gifts recognize meaningful people in your life while helping protect Ohio’s communities and environment.

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Make your check out to Buckeye Environmental Network and mail it to:
PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202Prefer to donate by check?
Make your check out to Buckeye Environmental Network and mail it to:
PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202Prefer to donate by check?
Make your check out to Buckeye Environmental Network and mail it to:
PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

Prefer to donate by check?
Make your check out to Buckeye Environmental Network and mail it to:
PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

Workplace Giving & Matching Gifts

Many employers offer payroll giving or donation matching that can double or even triple your impact. Workplace giving is one of the easiest ways to support Buckeye Environmental Network throughout the year.

How it works:

  • Ask your HR department whether your company offers donation matching or payroll deductions.

  • If they do, they may request BEN’s information:
    • Organization Name: Buckeye Environmental Network
    • EIN: 31-1408723
    • Address: PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

  • Complete the matching gift form or online portal your company uses.

  • Let us know once the match is submitted so we can confirm and thank you.

Why it matters:
Matched gifts help BEN respond quickly when communities are threatened, expand outreach statewide, and sustain long-term environmental justice work across Ohio.

Bequests and Planned Gifts

Leaving a gift to Buckeye Environmental Network in your will or estate plan is a meaningful way to protect Ohio’s environment and communities for generations to come. Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact without affecting your finances today.

How it works:

  • Include a bequest to Buckeye Environmental Network in your will or living trust.

  • Name BEN as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial account, using the following information:
    • Organization Name: Buckeye Environmental Network
    • EIN: 31-1408723
    • Address: PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

  • Share your plans with your attorney or financial advisor so your wishes are documented clearly.

  • Let us know if you have included BEN in your plans so we can thank you and ensure your legacy is honored.

Why it matters:
Planned gifts provide long-term, reliable support so BEN can stand with communities facing toxic pollution, advance environmental justice, and protect Ohio’s air, land, and water for future generations.

Gifts of Stock

Donating appreciated stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Buckeye Environmental Network. Instead of selling your shares and paying capital gains taxes, you can transfer securities directly to BEN, allowing your gift to have a larger impact at no additional cost.

How it works:

  • Contact your financial institution or brokerage to initiate a charitable stock transfer.

  • Use BEN’s information when processing the transfer:
    • Organization Name: Buckeye Environmental Network
    • EIN: 31-1408723
    • Address: PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

  • Your broker will complete the transfer electronically on your behalf.

  • Please notify us when the transfer is initiated so we can confirm the gift and send an acknowledgment for your records.

Why it matters:
Stock gifts help BEN fund urgent environmental justice work, expand our organizing capacity, and support communities facing toxic and unsafe industrial practices across Ohio.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A donor-advised fund allows you to support Buckeye Environmental Network while giving you flexibility in how and when you give. You can contribute to your fund at any time, receive an immediate tax deduction if eligible, and then recommend grants to BEN whenever you choose.

How it works:

  • Log in to your donor-advised fund platform and search for Buckeye Environmental Network.

  • Use the following information if required:
    • Legal Name: Buckeye Environmental Network
    • EIN: 31-1408723
    • Address: PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

  • Submit your recommendation for a grant to BEN through your DAF administrator.

  • Please request that your name and contact information be included so we can thank you and keep you connected with the work you support.

Why it matters:
DAF gifts allow BEN to plan ahead, respond quickly when communities need support, and carry out long-term environmental justice work across Ohio.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA Giving)

If you are 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a tax-advantaged gift to Buckeye Environmental Network through a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. A QCD can count toward your required minimum distribution and may reduce your taxable income.

How it works:

  • Contact your IRA custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly to Buckeye Environmental Network.

  • Provide your custodian with the following information:
    • Organization Name: Buckeye Environmental Network
    • EIN: 31-1408723
    • Address: PO Box 82314, Columbus, OH 43202

  • Ask your custodian to include your name and contact information with the distribution so we can properly acknowledge your gift.

  • Your custodian will mail or electronically transfer the gift directly to BEN on your behalf.

Why it matters:
IRA gifts provide reliable support for BEN’s environmental justice work while offering tax advantages that can benefit your financial planning.

Tribute & Memorial Gifts

Making a tribute or memorial gift to Buckeye Environmental Network is a thoughtful way to honor someone special while supporting environmental protection and community health across Ohio. These gifts celebrate the people who inspire you and help ensure a healthier, safer future for all.

How it works:

  • Make a gift in honor or memory of someone meaningful in your life.

  • Include the honoree’s name when making your donation so we can record your tribute properly.

  • If you would like us to notify the honoree or their family, include their name and contact information. BEN will send a personalized message without mentioning the gift amount.

  • Tribute gifts can be made online, by mail, or through any of BEN’s other giving options.

Why it matters:
Tribute and memorial gifts honor the people who shape your life while strengthening BEN’s ability to protect Ohio’s air, land, and water for the next generation.