Matching Challenges Double - and Triple! - Your Gifts to Trails

April 17, 2017
Jennifer Zack
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

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Matching Challenges Double - and Triple! - Your Gifts to Trails
A beautiful fall view at MacMillan Reservoir in Ramapo Valley County Reservation. Photo by Amber Ray.

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When you donate to our matching challenges, your gift to the Trail Conference is doubled—and is some cases, tripled.

As Trail Conference staff and volunteers gear up for peak trail-improvement season, several donors have ramped up their efforts to ensure we’re able to keep local trails open and safe for everyone to explore. These generous donors are sharing a little bit of trail magic by doubling—or tripling—your gifts to four funds that support the Trail Conference’s work across the region. Here’s your chance turn your dollars into extra miles of trails to be enjoyed for years to come. Put your money where your passion is! Here’s how.

Ramapo Trails Fund

Donors will double-match gifts of any amount to support trail improvements in Ramapo Valley County Reservation and adjoining properties in Bergen County, N.J.

Minimum Donation: None

Match Type: $2 dollars for every dollar contributed (2-to-1) 

Instructions: Write “Ramapo Trails” in the special instructions box when donating online or in the memo line when writing a check.

Long Distance Trails Memorial Grant

This fund was created to honor the memory of volunteer Jakob Franke, whose contributions to the Long Path and Shawangunk Ridge Trail were immeasurable. The donor will match your gift of $500 or more to benefit the Trail Conference’s work on the Long Path, Shawangunk Ridge Trail, or any public parkland through which either of these trails runs (examples: Harriman State Park, Schunnemunk State Park, Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Catskill Forest Preserve). The Tuxedo Trails Project is also eligible for this match.

Minimum Donation: $500, with the option to pledge your amount over several years

Match Type: Dollar for dollar (1-to-1)

Instructions: Write “Long Distance Trails” or the name of an eligible park in the special instructions box when donating online, or in the memo line when writing a check. Donor matching funds will go to the Long Path/Shawangunk Ridge Trail only.

Tuxedo Trails Improvement Project

Donations will fund reconstruction and improvements to Harriman trails accessible from Tuxedo, N.Y., including the Ramapo-Dunderberg (built in 1921) and Kakiat trails.

Minimum Donation: None

Match Type: Dollar for dollar (1-to-1)

Double Match Opportunity:  Donations of $500 or more will be additionally matched by the Long Distance Trails Memorial Fund (until that fund reaches its limit).

Instructions: Write “Tuxedo Trails” in the special instructions box when donating online or in the memo line when writing a check.

Zakim Tool Fund

Donations to the Zakim fund go toward the purchase of trail-building tools and equipment.

Minimum Donation: None

Match Type: Dollar for dollar (1-to-1)

Instructions: Write “Zakim Tool Fund” in the special instructions box when donating online or in the memo line when writing a check.

Catskills Summit Steward Fund

Donations will support our growing Summit Steward program in the Catskills. After two successful seasons aiding and educating hikers, we are looking to expand the program to other locations to help even more people have a fun, safe, and responsible time on the trails.

Minimum donation: None

Match Type: Dollar for dollar (1-to-1)

Instructions: Write “Catskills Summit Steward Fund” in the special instructions box when donating online, or in the memo line when writing a check.