FUNDING & DONATIONS

Whether your interest in Mesa Verde National Park is preserving its beauty, history, archaeological finds, or the culture of the Affiliated Tribes, each donation is important. Join other friends of Mesa Verde in our common goal to preserve this national treasure.

"Public support of acts affecting public rights is absolutely required."
-- Gifford Pinchot, Chief Forester of the U.S. Forest Service under Roosevelt and one of America^s leading advocates of environmental conservation

Many people around the world want to give to Mesa Verde, continuing a tradition of private philanthropy for Mesa Verde dating back to John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Private philanthropy plays an important role in the enhancement of Mesa Verde National Park and the preservation of its unique natural, historic, and cultural resources.

Mesa Verde Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code of the Internal Revenue Service. Our Federal Identification Number is 84-1404606. Contributions to the Mesa Verde Foundation are tax-deductible. For a complete copy of our 501(c)(3) determination letter, click here (pdf).

Charitable Solicitations Standards
For your peace of mind and to ensure the integrity of our donations process, Mesa Verde Foundation adheres to recognized charitable solicitations standards and we are registered with the:

Colorado Secretary of State (#2006-300-5535)
Internal Revenue Service (Publication 78; updated annually)

Financial Statements and Annual Report
Click here to view our 2005 Audited Financials and our 2005 Form 990.  For more information about us, including a list of our Board of Directors, click here.

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