Ways to Give

Every gift to the Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation helps strengthen our ability to provide exceptional animal care, advance conservation, expand educational opportunities, and invest in projects that can make a lasting difference.

Whether your gift is $25 or represents a major investment in the future of the Foundation, every donor becomes part of the work we are building together.

Make a Donation

The simplest way to support the Foundation is through a direct charitable gift.

Donations can help support:

Animal care and nutrition
Veterinary care and medical needs
Habitat construction and improvements
Conservation projects
Educational programs
Animal care staff and professional development
Equipment and facility improvements
Special projects and emerging needs

You may make a one-time gift or choose to support the Foundation on a recurring basis.

Give by Check

Checks may be made payable to:

Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation

and mailed to:

3425 Highway 11-E
Limestone, TN 37681

If you would like your donation directed toward a particular program or project, please include that information with your gift.

Become a Recurring Donor

Monthly giving provides dependable support that allows the Foundation to plan beyond today’s needs.

Even a modest recurring contribution becomes significant over the course of a year and helps provide consistent resources for animal care, conservation, education, and future projects.

Recurring donors are an important part of building a strong and sustainable Foundation.

Donor-Advised Funds

If you have a donor-advised fund, you may be able to recommend a grant directly to the Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation.

Donor-advised funds can provide a convenient way to support organizations you care about while incorporating charitable giving into your broader financial plans.

Please contact us if you or your financial institution need additional information about the Foundation to complete a grant recommendation.

IRA Charitable Giving

Some donors may be eligible to make charitable gifts directly from an Individual Retirement Account through a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

For eligible donors, this can be an effective way to support the Foundation while incorporating charitable giving into retirement and tax planning.

Because individual circumstances and tax rules vary, donors should consult their financial or tax advisor regarding eligibility and potential tax treatment.

Corporate & Business Giving

Businesses can play an important role in advancing the Foundation’s mission.

Opportunities may include:

Corporate donations
Program sponsorships
Habitat or project sponsorships
Matching-gift programs
Employee giving
In-kind donations
Community partnerships

We welcome the opportunity to work with businesses interested in creating a partnership that reflects both their charitable goals and the needs of the Foundation.

Sponsor a Project

Some donors prefer to see their support directed toward a specific need.

As the Foundation grows, opportunities may include supporting:

New animal habitats
Habitat renovations
Veterinary equipment
Animal nutrition
Educational programs
Conservation initiatives
Animal care positions
Specialized equipment
Major capital projects

Larger projects may also provide opportunities for donor recognition or naming.

Planned & Legacy Giving

A legacy gift can help ensure that your commitment to animals and conservation continues for generations.

Individuals may choose to include the Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation in a will, trust, beneficiary designation, or other estate plan.

Planned gifts can take many forms, and we encourage donors considering this type of support to work with their attorney, financial advisor, or estate-planning professional.

If you are considering including the Foundation in your plans, we would be honored to speak with you.

Memorial & Honor Gifts

A donation can be a meaningful way to honor someone special or remember a loved one.

Gifts may also be made in recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, or someone who shares a special connection with animals and wildlife.

Please let us know if your contribution is being made in honor or memory of someone.

In-Kind Gifts

There are times when donated goods, equipment, materials, or professional services can directly benefit the work of the Foundation.

Because the zoo and Foundation have specialized needs, please contact us before purchasing or delivering an in-kind donation so we can determine whether the proposed gift can be used effectively.

Major Gifts

Transformational projects often require transformational support.

Major gifts can help make possible projects that would otherwise take many years to accomplish, including major habitat construction, facility improvements, conservation initiatives, educational expansion, and investments in the people who care for the animals.

For donors interested in making a significant contribution, we welcome a private conversation about your interests and the areas where your support could have the greatest impact.

Your Support Makes the Difference

Brights Zoo was built from the ground up through years of commitment, hard work, and substantial investment by the Bright family.

The Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation creates an opportunity for others to become part of that story.

Your support helps us care for the animals here today while building the resources necessary to protect wildlife, educate future generations, and strengthen Brights Zoo for years to come.

Ready to help?

For questions about giving, sponsorships, major gifts, or other opportunities to support the Foundation, please contact us at:

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