FMR is a proud member of the Minnesota Environmental Fund! Visit www.mnenvirofund.org to find out more about choice in workplace giving in Minnesota.

There are many reasons for you to support FMR, and numerous ways to do so! To support cleaner drinking water, enhanced recreation, restored habitat and more visit one of the links below. Make a difference for the river today!

Before making your tax-deductible contribution, you may want to visit our Dollar Can Do page to see what gifts of different sizes will do for the river and for your community.

Contribute online!

You can make a contribution on-line right now via Visa, MasterCard, or Discover — A great way to join as a member, make a special donation, or give a gift membership, a memorial gift or a gift in honor of someone.

If you prefer to donate by mail, download and complete the membership form below. Enclose it with your donation and drop it in the mail.

Become a member!

When you become an FMR member, you add strength to our local role as the community voice for the river. You also get up-to-date info, advanced registration for fun events, and your choice of some great member premiums. And best of all, you get the satisfaction of knowing you are making a tangible difference for your river and your community.

Other ways to support our work

Make a planned gift

Join the Mississippi River Legacy Society by building support for Friends of the Mississippi River into your future giving plans. There are a number of ways to make a gift with lasting impact and anyone can do it. Find out more…

Purchase FMR goods

Your purchase of FMR merchandise also helps support our work. Check out our catalog.

Host a houseparty or fundraising event!

Make a gift of stock

Make an in-kind donation

Be creative!

Many of FMR’s supporters have come up with some fun and creative ways to raise funds to support our work. Have a bake sale, put on a play, or come up with other ways to let your friends and neighbors know about our work.

For more information on any of the giving ideas above or to discuss your own ideas, contact Heather at 651-222-2193 x20, or Kerry at 651-222-2193 x22. You can also reach them through the form on our contact page.

Have questions?

See our Supporting FMR FAQs.

Our commitment to accountability

Friends of the Mississippi River has been awarded the Charities Review Council’s “Meets All Standards” Seal indicating that it meets all sixteen of the Council’s Accountability Standards in the areas of Public Disclosure, Governance, Financial Activity and Fundraising.

You can read their full report at our page on their web site.

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