Our trails are community-led and community-driven.
Our trail system depends on the generosity of people like you to maintain trails and expand outdoor access in the Greater Portland region. Every donation, no matter the size, makes an impact on the trail system that connects and inspires us throughout the year.
Become a member by making a donation of any amount, and join the movement for outdoor access and connectivity in Greater Portland. Your membership offers you exclusive event invitations, a members-only e-newsletter, and the opportunity to connect to your community.
There are many ways you can donate to Portland Trails.
Each of these giving options makes you a member!
ONLINE
CASH & CHECK
Portland Trails
38 Diamond Street
Portland, ME 04101
MONTHLY & PERENNIAL GIVING
Set it and forget it! Auto-renew your membership every year, or set-up a monthly donation to support trails throughout each season. Learn more.
TRAIL GUIDE CIRCLE
Lead the way! With a gift of $1,000 or above to Portland Trails, you’ll join our Trail Guide Circle membership. Be part of the long-term connectivity, health, and well-being of the Greater Portland community. Learn more.
LEAVE A TRAIL LEGACY CIRCLE
Be part of the trails for generations to come. Learn how you can support Portland Trails long into the future with bequests, retirement plan designations, and other planned giving options. Learn more.
IN HONOR/MEMORY
Celebrate a special person in your life or recognize the significance the trails have had in a loved one’s lifetime. Make a gift in honor or memory, and we will notify your honoree or the person’s family. Choose your honoree through our online donation form, or reach out to for more information.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Does your organization or company want to be an essential part of our trail network? Choosing to support Portland Trails is a great way to ensure a future of sustainability and health for Portland. Learn more.
EMPLOYEE MATCH
Does your employer match gifts? Double the impact of your donation with a matching gift from your workplace. Contact your employer today. Questions? Reach out to .
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Do you have items you think the trails could use? Portland Trails accepts in-kind donations based on our current supply and maintenance needs. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy for more information. See our “Wish List” for in-kind donations we’re currently accepting.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
There are even more ways to give back to the trails that connect our community. We also accept:
- Gifts of Stock – review Portland Trails' stock gift instructions and notify that you will be making a gift of stock.
- Donor Advised Fund gifts – give a tax-deductible donation through your DAF (Donor Advised Fund) and support outdoor access for all in our community.
- Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA – If you are 73 or older, making a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) to Portland Trails can help you reach your required minimum distribution for the year. Ask your IRA provider to make a tax-free distribution today.