Mt. Cuba’s nationally accredited trillium collection is the inspiration for our leadership giving society, for donors of $3,000 or more annually (echoing trillium’s 3-petaled flowers and 3 leafy bracts). Donors at this level are recognized as crucial partners in Mt. Cuba’s mission, enabling us to devote more resources to our core activities, expanding their scope and our reach.

Trillium Society members are invited to insider experiences to more fully engage with our conservation and research work, and are offered complimentary member benefits as described below. All Trillium Society members are invited to a leadership donor reception held at Mt. Cuba every fall (starting Fall 2027). Contributions are fully tax deductible.

Donors of $3,000+ annually

• Donors are invited to join experts at Mt. Cuba for special experiences each year, which will always include a guided walk through the trillium collection at the height of the bloom season in the spring, along with other experiences on a rotating basis – such as a guided walk to view Mt. Cuba’s showy orchis (also known as showy orchid) hidden away in our natural lands – the largest wild population of this terrestrial orchid in the state.  

• Donors are invited to join an annual special virtual presentation and roundtable with senior staff, exploring a Mt. Cuba initiative in depth. 

Donors of $10,000+ annually

• As a further benefit at this level, donors will be listed as supporters in the upcoming year’s Trial Garden Research Report, which is widely distributed throughout the US in print and online. Please note, this recognition is extended to non-corporate donors only.

• Names will also be listed in our speakers’ presentations when sharing Trial Garden results with a national audience.

Donors of $25,000+ annually

• Additionally, donors at the highest levels of annual support will be invited to attend a private dinner with the Executive Director every year.  

• These donors may also schedule a private tour of the grounds with senior staff once a year. At least three days’ notice is kindly requested. If your interest has seasonal limitations, please provide further notice so that we can communicate best viewing times in advance. 

All Trillium Society members also enjoy unlimited general admission for up to six people per visit, free guided tours, the member rate for classes, events, and retail items, and invitations to member events. 

Join the Trillium Society or scroll down to Ways to Give for other gifting options.

The Canopy Society honors those who include Mt. Cuba in their estate plans, creating a lasting legacy that rises above and sustains all that grows beneath it. Like a forest canopy, their planned gifts provide enduring shelter, strength, and support for generations to come.

Many types of planned gifts are easy to make and have no impact on assets during your lifetime, including bequests in your will, or naming Mt. Cuba Center as one of the beneficiaries of a 401(k), IRA, or life insurance policy.

If you have already included Mt. Cuba in your estate plans, or wish to explore your options for doing so, please reach out to Anne-Marie McMahon, Director of Philanthropy, by email or at 302.660.0551 ext. 312.

All Canopy Society members are invited to a leadership donor reception held at Mt. Cuba every fall (starting Fall 2027)

Mt. Cuba Center has earned a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency.

• Donate Online

• By Check
  Make checks payable to Mt. Cuba Center, indicate “donation” in memo line, and send to: 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Attn: Philanthropy Office, Hockessin, DE 19707

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  Contact Anne-Marie McMahon, Director of Philanthropy, by email or at 302.660.0551 ext. 312.
  

• Wire Transfer
  Contact Anne-Marie McMahon, Director of Philanthropy, by email or at 302.660.0551 ext. 312.

• Donor-Advised Funds
  Name Mt. Cuba Center as a recipient of funds distributed by your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). DAFs offer immediate tax benefits for individuals, families or organizations, allowing them to do their charitable giving more efficiently.
• IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
  Individuals age 70½ or older may make an outright gift to Mt. Cuba Center from a traditional IRA. Withdrawals can count toward your annual required minimum distribution (RMD). Please authorize the QCD to be paid directly from your IRA to Mt. Cuba Center at 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Attn: Philanthropy Office, Hockessin, DE 19707. 

• General questions: fundraising@mtcubacenter.org
• Anne-Marie McMahon, Director of Philanthropy: email or 302.660.0551 ext. 312
• Jonah Delasanta, Membership and Donor Relations Administrator: email or 302.660.0531 ext. 225