Contribute
You can become an integral part of helping to protect Mammoth Cave National Park by donating to the Friends of Mammoth Cave. We strive to maintain low overhead costs so that your tax-deductible donation will go directly to work in funding important projects and initiatives in the Park. Thank you for your support!
Memberships
Your membership will help the Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park fund important projects and programs that protect, preserve and enhance Mammoth Cave National Park. Donations are tax-deductible.
To join Friends, simply make a donation in one of the amounts below. Prefer to mail a check? Download the mail-in form. You can also use this form to become a member of Friends.
Membership Levels
Student Friend - $15.00
Troglobite - $25.00
Caver Friend - $50.00
Lantern Friend - $100.00
Big Woods Friend - $250.00
Echo River Friend - $500.00
Mammoth Friend - $1,000.00
Shopping Donations
Donate every time you shop at your favorite places and at no cost to you.
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Kroger Community Awards: Kroger is committed to helping our communities grow and prosper. Year after year, local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn millions of dollars through Kroger Community Rewards. To donate, login to your account and select “Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park, Inc.” as your choice for donations. Once you’ve signed up, your donation is automatic when you shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card. Sign up >
Monthly Giving
Considering a recurring monthly donation?
To discuss the possibilities, contact Executive Director Rick Dubose at 270-758-2152 or [email protected].
Corporate Donations
The Friends is always in need of corporate partners to help fund Ticket to Ride educational grants for schools in every school district near the Park.
We have had donations from:
Allstate
The Bank of Edmonson County
Bluegrass Cellular
The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky
The Garden Club of America
Dart
Halton
Patagonia
Logan Aluminum
Nat’s Outdoor Sports
South Central Bank
Bowling Green Hot Rods
Diamond Caverns
Houchen’s Industries
The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
The National Park Foundation
Jerry E. Baker Foundation
Laura Turner Dugas Foundation
…and many more!
To discuss how you can be a corporate donor, contact Executive Director Rick Dubose at 270-758-2152 or [email protected].
Employer Matching
Interested in asking your employer to match your gift?
To discuss the possibilities, contact Executive Director Rick Dubose at 270-758-2152 or [email protected].
Memorial Gifts
Friends honors the memory of these Park Rangers through a Memorial Fund that bears their name.
Cheryl Messenger Fund: With the help of the friends of Cheryl Messenger, the Friends of Mammoth Cave seek to continue her legacy of helping kids become nature lovers. The Cheryl Messenger Memorial Fund provides trip assistance awards to schools and organizations to experience Mammoth Cave National Park through Environmental Education (EE).
Colleen Olson Fund: More details coming soon.
To discuss how you can contribute to the Memorial Gift funds, contact Executive Director Rick Dubose at 270-758-2152 or [email protected].
In-Kind Gifts
Businesses may donate food and beverage products for special events. Others may donate goods and services such as books, hand-made crafts, computer hardware/software, recreational opportunities through area outfitters, guest lodging and many others for fundraising ventures.
To discuss In-kind Gifts, contact Executive Director Rick Dubose at 270-758-2152 or [email protected].
Donation boxes are located in the Visitor Center and Registration entrance at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave National Park.
Direct Donation
Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the authorized primary philanthropic partner of Mammoth Cave National Park and provides support for many park programs and activities.
The park is able to accept direct donations. If you are interested in donating to the directly to the park you may contact the Superintendent by phone (270-758-2184) or e-mail.
Donations may be sent to:
Superintendent
Mammoth Cave National Park
P.O. Box 7
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
Checks should be made payable to "Mammoth Cave National Park".
Direct donations including cash may also be placed in the donation box in the park Visitor Center.