Sierra Club Foundation

The Sierra Club Foundation exists to fund projects that allow people to explore, enjoy and protect the planet.

The Sierra Club is America's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization. It strives to protect our communities and the planet.

The Foundation of the Sierra Club is a public charity who provides support to the Sierra Club. It is their belief that everyone has a right to a safe and healthy environment. They believe that clean air, clean water, open spaces and wild lands need to be protected and preserved for the future generations.

The Foundation’s official mission statement is "The Mission of The Foundation is to advance the preservation and protection of the natural environment by empowering the citizenry, especially democratically-based grassroots organizations, with charitable resources to further the cause of environmental protection. The Sierra Club is the vehicle through which the Foundation generally fulfills its charitable mission."

The Foundation provides funding for environmental projects that fall into one of the following three categories:

• Public education
• Litigation
• Training

Unsolicited proposals are not accepted by the Foundation. Financial support for the Foundation comes from the following sources:

• Individual donors
• Individual foundations

The Foundation is committed to a sustainable future. It has several programs that support the commitment and environmental challenges.

The grizzly bear is sensitive to the effects of development. It is an essential species for the ecosystems of the Northern Rockies.

Both the Foundation and the Sierra Club are concerned with the rights of disadvantaged communities. This program exists to safeguard their health and well-being by protecting the environment where they live.

The salmon in Snake River’s basin are close to slipping into extinction. The program wants the four dams on the Lower Snake River to be partially removed to prevent this from happening.

Shasta Alpine Lodge is a climbers' hut at Horse Camp located within the Mount Shasta Wilderness of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It is a popular base camp for climbers and hikers on Mount Shasta. The Foundation owns the property and operates the Lodge. The Lodge is a seasonal source of fresh water and also serves as an emergency shelter.

Inner City Outings are an example of how the Sierra Club brings its message of environmental stewardship into urban communities. These outings show that many youth who grow up in urban environments lack exposure to nature due to their economical situations. The outings exist to take youth on excursions that will allow them to experience the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Some outings include kayaking in Florida, backpacking in California and tree-planting in Pennsylvania.

Planned giving makes it possible for you to make a lasting contribution that will ensure that the environment will be protected for future generations. There are various planned giving options available such as:

• Bequests
• Retirement plan assets
• Life income gifts

Another planned giving option is the Rachel Carson Society which honors and recognizes individuals who make a commitment to the environment by including the Sierra Club or The Foundation in their estate plans.

If you are interested in making a donation to the Sierra Club, you can do so online or by sending a donation to: The Sierra Club Foundation, 85 Second Street, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA 94105.

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