Together We Can Create A Greener Future
Your Support Makes An Impact
Thank you for your commitment to advancing environmental education! Your generous support directly fuels critical programs that create lasting change:
- Greening STEM Projects: Bringing hands-on environmental learning to youth across the nation.
- Climate Mental Health Research: Preparing educators to support students facing climate anxiety with emotionally informed tools..
- National Public Lands Day: In 2024, over 50,000 volunteers nationwide improved parks, trails, and historic sites—strengthening communities and natural spaces.
- Veteran Outdoor Grants: Connecting veterans with nature to enhance physical and mental health through meaningful outdoor experiences.
- EMPOWER Asthma Program: Winner of the 2024 Anthem Award for Sustainability, this innovative multimedia initiative—created with Hip Hop Public Health—empowers young people to manage asthma and improve their health..
By supporting NEEF, you’re helping build a healthier, more resilient future for generations to come.
See Your Support in Action
Your gift powers real stories of impact across the country. Watch how Greening STEM brings science to life for students through outdoor, hands-on learning and discover how veterans are finding healing and connection through time spent in nature.
From paddleboards to problem-solving, Greening STEM connects students with real science and future careers through hands-on outdoor learning.
Through National Public Lands Day and grant support, NEEF helps veterans find purpose and peace in the outdoors. For veterans like Benny Braden, time spent in nature isn’t just calming, it’s healing.
Ways to Give
Give in honor or memory
A donation is a thoughtful way to honor someone special, recognize a person's birthday, or celebrate one of life's milestones. Gifts of any size may be designated "in honor of" or "in memory of" another person (perhaps your teacher, health care provider, or a nature lover). To notify NEEF of your intentions, please contact info@neefusa.org. NEEF will notify the honoree or next of kin of your special gift. Donor and honoree will also be acknowledged in NEEF's annual report.
Use a matching gift program
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift! Ask your Human Resources department for the relevant matching gift form. Retirees, keep in mind that your former employer may be willing to match your gift even if you are now retired.
Make a tax-free distribution from your IRA
If you are 70.5 or older, you can make the mandatory distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA without incurring federal income tax. Distributions can total up to $100,000 annually. Contact your tax professional to make arrangements and notify NEEF of your intentions by emailing us at info@neefusa.org.
Make a bequest
Consider making a bequest to NEEF in your will or estate plans. You can also name NEEF as the beneficiary of your retirement fund or an insurance policy. If you are interested in leaving a legacy gift to NEEF, please contact info@neefusa.org and work with your estate planner to make arrangements.
NEEF is a registered 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
NEEF's federal identification number is 54-1557043.