Dr. Mary Wharton built a legacy at Floracliff when she diligently purchased and protected the land, established it as a non-profit nature sanctuary, and left an endowment to fund its care and management into the future.
Today, the endowment remains essential but donations and grants provide more than half of our annual operating income. Generous financial support from donors and partners is critical to the success of Floracliff’s work to promote conservation and appreciation of nature. Together, we are continuing the legacy Dr. Mary Wharton started.
For easy and secure donations, use this form. If you would like to dedicate your donation in memory/honor of someone, please visit mightycause.com/organization/Floracliff:
If you prefer to mail us your donation, please make checks payable to “Floracliff” and mail them to:
Floracliff
P. O. Box 21723
Lexington, KY 40522
Please include a note with your check or online donation, providing the name of the person you wish to honor and notification information. For online donations, visit the following link rather than using the form above:
mightycause.com/organization/Floracliff
If you are unable to find a place to enter information for an honorary or memorial donation, please email us the information at info@floracliff.org so we can record the donation correctly.
The Shooting Star Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have communicated their intention to leave a legacy gift to Floracliff. Legacy gifts may include bequests, beneficiary gifts, and more. By joining this community of forward-thinking supporters, you can help build on Dr. Wharton’s vision and ensure that nature continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come. Please consult your attorney and/or financial advisor about the best legacy options for you.
If you have included Floracliff in your legacy plans, please let us know. Submit a gift intention here, or contact Floracliff’s Executive Director, Beverly James, at bjames@floracliff.org or (859) 296-0986.
Stock gifts may be transferred to Floracliff by contacting Dale White with Lexinvest Wealth Advisors at (859) 479-3175. Once a transfer has been made, please contact Beverly James at bjames@floracliff.org to inform us of the donation and ensure that you receive a prompt acknowledgement and receipt of your gift.
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older with an IRA, you can support Floracliff through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). For those age 73 or older, these gifts can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution. By giving directly from your IRA, you can reduce your taxable income while helping protect the land and wildlife you love. Contact your tax advisor for further details.
Program sponsorships enable us to offer free programming for our community. If you are interested in sponsoring a program, contact Beverly James at bjames@floracliff.org.
In August 2026, Floracliff will be recipient of the Good Foods Coop Give Where You Live program. Round up your order to support Floracliff.
Support Floracliff through Kroger Community Rewards (Organization # BA711).
If you have items you no longer need and think they may be of use to us, please contact Floracliff staff at info@floracliff.org. Items we could use include bird food and lightly used tools. Please note that we have limitations on what we can accept, and we are no longer accepting furniture. For books, please email us a list or photo of the books. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
Thank you for your support!!
Floracliff’s Tax ID: 61-1149642
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