Support our mission to keep Baxter State Park
Forever Wild
Make a donation.
There are many ways of supporting our mission at Friends and your donation helps us preserve the wilderness character of Baxter State Park. A gift to our general fund allows us to apply it to where it is needed most. You may also designate your gift for our endowment, the Baxter Forever Fund, or make a Memorial or Honorary gift. Friends of Baxter State Park is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. Our mailing address is below.
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Memorial Gifts
Baxter State Park holds a special place in the hearts of so many people. For some, it is a defining place in their lives. Many people choose to remember their loved ones with memorial gifts to Friends of Baxter State Park. Our donation form allows you to provide the name of the person you are remembering, and to identify a family member who should receive notification of your gift.
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Honorary Gifts
A donation to FBSP is a fitting way to honor a friend or family member, or to show your appreciation for someone’s outstanding service. Our donation form allows you to provide the name of the person you are honoring, and to choose whether that person should receive a notification in the mail about your gift.
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Baxter Forever Fund
Forever is a long time, and we want to help the Park in perpetuity. The Baxter Forever Fund allows our members to follow Percival Baxter's footsteps and leave a lasting legacy. A decade or a century from now, your gift will still provide vital support to the Park and its visitors.
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Forever Friends
Our sustaining membership program provides automatic, recurring donations, spreading your membership gift through the year. Choose your donation and frequency once, and your Membership will always be current!
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Business Support
Many Maine businesses align with our commitment to the Park and the communities of the Katahdin region. They have supported our mission through sponsorships, licensing, in-kind, and other promotional opportunities.
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Planned Giving
A planned gift is a lasting investment in Friends of Baxter State Park, advancing our mission and ensuring our ability to help keep Baxter State Park “forever wild.” Contact us to discuss various legacy opportunities.