The NMAF is a 501(c)(3) public charity and was created to provide additional support of NMA’s stewardship programs. The NMAF and NMA are partnered to maximize donor funding towards NMA’s trail stewardship programs. Donations made to NMAF are tax-deductible and used solely to run NMAF and support NMA’s trail stewardship programs. Did you know that many employers will match some of an employee’s donation to the NMAF? Check with your employer’s HR department to MAXIMIZE your contributions to NMA’s stewardship programs via the NMAF.
Your donations to NMAF will help increase NMA’s capacity in making trails better. Wondering how your donation can make a difference? Here are some rough costs that NMA bears in making trails better:
$30 – Buys one 18” chainsaw chain
$50 – Buys one pulaski
$100 – Buys diesel to run a trail machine for about 4 days
$200 – Sends one person to Olympia to meet with legislators on ORV issues for a day
$250 – Lunch for 15 person work party
$500 – Fuel and food for one week of HMC operator deployment (camping onsite)
$800 – Buys one professional quality brush cutter or chainsaw
$20,000 – Buys one enclosed cargo trailer outfitted with 3-4 brush cutters, 2-3 chainsaws, 3-4 Trail Boss backpack kits, and appropriate PPE
$35,000 – Buys one mini excavator, transport trailer, and support equipment
Any donation amount is gladly accepted and greatly appreciated!
