Give Monthly To Help End Plastic Pollution
Join our community of Beyond Plastics Sustainers—a core group of dedicated supporters who give monthly to help create a world free from plastic pollution.
Your monthly gift provides the reliable support we need to focus our time and energy on building a more powerful grassroots network, educating the public and decision-makers about dangers of plastic pollution, and helping to pass strong commonsense policies to reduce single-use plastic, advance reuse and refill systems, and protect our environment and health.
Any amount you can give will be a big help as we work to prevent Big Plastic from polluting our oceans, soil, air, water, wildlife, and bodies. Thank you for partnering with us to protect our planet and all its inhabitants from plastic pollution.
SUSTAINER BENEFITS
Convenience. Monthly donations are automatically processed, meaning donors don't have to input their payment information or mail in their donations every time they want to give.
Flexibility. Monthly donors can adjust their donation amount over time.
Access to exclusive opportunities. We invite our sustainers to attend any and all in-person events taking place in their region and we hope you’ll join a special annual Zoom call with Beyond Plastics founder and president, Judith Enck.
Personal assistance. We’re here to help you manage the details of your contribution and your email preferences whenever you like.
Fewer requests to donate. We appreciate your generosity and will spare you most of our fundraising requests.
If you would prefer to make a one-time gift, click here to do so.
Beyond Plastics is based at Bennington College which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 03-0179414.
DONATIONS BY CHECK
Please make check payable to Bennington College (our fiscal sponsor) and be sure to write "Beyond Plastics" in the memo line, then mail to:
Bennington College, Institutional Advancement
Attn: Dan Snyder
One College Drive
Bennington, VT 05201
PREFER TO GIVE VIA PAYPAL?
You are also welcome to make your donation via Paypal, if you prefer. Click here to make your Paypal gift now.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Beyond Plastics also gladly accepts:
Charitable IRA Rollovers (aka Qualified Charitable Distributions or QCDs)
Work with your financial advisor to make a direct distribution from your IRA to Beyond Plastics. Charitable IRAs (QCDs) are a tax-efficient way to transfer a portion of your IRA funds.Wire transfers
Please contact Cathy Jenkins, Development Director, to learn more about wire transfers.Gifts of stock
A gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is not only a great way to make a donation to Beyond Plastics, but in most cases, you will be entitled to an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the securities on the date of the gift.Leave a Legacy
Your commitment to strengthening Beyond Plastics’ foundation, creates a sustainable future for growing our mission, and ensures that we will be here for years to come. With the help of your financial advisor, we hope you will consider including Beyond Plastics in your will, trust, or forward-thinking financial plans. A planned gift to Beyond Plastics is a lasting investment in human health and the health of our planet, while also providing tax benefits for you.
Please note: Beyond Plastics is based at Bennington College, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 03-0179414.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact our Development Director, Cathy Jenkins at cathyjenkins@bennington.edu for more information.
Gifts made via Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
If our mission and work align with your philanthropic goals, we invite you to partner with Beyond Plastics through your Donor Advised Fund – whether with a generous gift, a recurring grant, or a legacy contribution.
A DAF can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier. To make a gift, contact your DAF representative to recommend support for Beyond Plastics (via our fiscal sponsor, Bennington College).
Please note: Beyond Plastics is based at Bennington College, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 03-0179414.

