Evergreen Circle

The sun shines through tall trees in a forest.

Trust for Public Land’s leading benefactors—donors whose total giving to TPL is $5 million or more—are recognized as members of the Evergreen Circle. In its inaugural year, the Evergreen Circle counts 42 generous individuals, families, corporations, and foundations among its ranks. Together, these generous donors have contributed over $500 million to TPL since our founding.

About the Evergreen Circle

Established in 2023 in celebration of TPL’s 50th anniversary, the Evergreen Circle is comprised of a passionate cohort of donors whose commitment to equitable access to parks, trails, lands, and schoolyards has helped advance TPL’s mission to connect everyone to the outdoors.

It is with this group’s abiding support that TPL continues to make strides to ensure every person, in every community, has access to safe, free, quality outdoor space.

The generosity of Evergreen Circle supporters keeps us moving forward to build hope in communities across the country. Hope that grows among children who explore and learn at a new school playground. Hope that empowers neighbors to join forces and take action against long-standing injustices at a new park. Hope that unfolds in towns with a new community forest or trail.

Much like the evergreen trees this committed group is named for, Evergreen Circle donors provide visionary and enduring support.

Evergreen Circle Members

Publicly recognized as of July 1, 2023

Individuals

The Baird Family

Mr. Roy Richards and Mrs. Virginia McGee

Ms. Jaclyn Safier

Anonymous (2)

Institutions

Cleveland Foundation

Icicle Fund

Kaiser Permanente

Lyndhurst Foundation

MetLife Foundation

The JPB Foundation

The Kresge Foundation

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Anonymous (1)

FAQs

Who are the Evergreen Circle supporters?

Evergreen Circle donors include individuals, foundations, and corporations who have donated $5 million or more to TPL.

What are the benefits of being a member of the Evergreen Circle?

Evergreen Circle supporters are invited to participate in special events, provided with opportunities to interact with TPL leadership, and receive special communications and updates. Evergreen Circle supporters are honored for their generosity on a designated Evergreen Circle web page on TPL.org.

What gifts count toward Evergreen Circle induction?

Evergreen Circle eligibility is determined by gifts received (pledges, bequest commitments, land or in-kind donations do not qualify). Gifts in support of TPL Action Fund/The Conservation Campaign (TCC), TPL’s former associated 401(c)4, also count. Gifts directed through family foundations or other private foundations that are attributed to an individual may be included in calculating individual lifetime giving totals for Evergreen Circle recognition.

Get in Touch

Have questions about the Evergreen Circle? Reach out to us.

Donor Outreach
donor.outreach@tpl.org