Our Impact Together
Making A Difference Together In Our Own Communities
2025 Impact
Make a Difference Today!
One-time gifts fund Trellis for Tomorrow’s hands-on local community programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food security, as well as equipping youth and adults with essential life skills.
Nurture Change Year-Round!
Recurring gifts support Trellis through every season, sustaining vital programs in organic gardening, environmental education, and food security that also empower youth and adults with practical skills for a brighter future.
Double Your Impact With Matching Gifts!
Many employers match donations to non-profits, allowing your gift to Trellis to go twice as far. By applying for a matching gift, your employer could contribute an equal or greater amount. Check with your human resources office to see if your company participates in a matching gift program.
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Redirect Your Tax Dollars Through EITC!
The Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) enables individuals and businesses to redirect tax dollars to Trellis for Tomorrow, resulting in tax savings for you and real change for youth in our community.
Click here to learn more about the EITC program!
You Can Earmark Your Gift
- Where Needed Most
- Food for All
- SEED Skills
- GROW Careers
In-Kind Gifts Play A Vital Role In Supporting Trellis For Tomorrow’s Mission
From essential goods to volunteer expertise, in-kind contributions help us stretch our resources and deepen our impact. Whether it is garden gloves for the SEED youth or catering for a fundraising event, every donation supports our mission to empower individuals and communities through experiential programs that promote food security and sustainability.
For more information please contact Gwendolyn Donahue.
Make a Gift That Benefits Your Retirement Or Estate Plans
Sample bequest language for donors and advisors
- “I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to Trellis for Tomorrow, Inc. TAX I.D. #27-0268541 Trellis for Tomorrow may be contacted in care of [Address].”
- “I give, devise, and bequeath to Trellis for Tomorrow, Inc. TAX I.D. #27-0268541, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal.”
In addition to gifts of time and talent, we need financial support for our work to continue. There are a variety of ways to contribute to Trellis. If you have questions or would like to contribute, please reach out to us at development@trellis4tomorrow.org
| TYPE OF GIFT | FORM OF GIFT | BENEFIT TO TRELLIS | BENEFIT TO YOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE-TIME GIFT | Cash, Stocks, or Securities | Provides immediate impact | Income tax deduction |
| RECURRING GIFT | Via credit card, ACH or payroll deduction | Provides consistent, predictable funding that supports planning, budgeting, and mission sustainability | Income tax deduction and a convenient, budget-friendly way to consistently support a cause you believe in |
| IN-KIND GIFT | Donated goods or services | Supplies essential resources or specialized services, reducing costs and furthering the mission | Tax deduction for donated goods at fair market value, tangible fulfillment and connection |
| EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT (EITC) | PA personal or business tax payments can be directed to Trellis | Provides immediate impact and educational opportunities for young people | Gives you control over how your tax dollars are allocated |
| REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION (RMD) | Direct distribution from a retirement account for those age 72 or older | Provides immediate impact by directing retirement funds to Trellis | Satisfies your distribution requirement, avoids potential tax penalties, and supports Trellis in real time |
| BEQUEST (DESIGNATED IN WILL OR TRUST) | Cash, real estate, personal property, or portion/remainder of an estate | Can be held in perpetuity or put to immediate use and invested to fund Trellis needs as designated by the donor | May offer estate tax advantages and the opportunity to create a lasting legacy |