how you can give
Join us in Protecting the Bighorn River.
The Bighorn River is more than water—it's a lifeline for wildlife, a sanctuary for anglers, and a treasure for future generations. At the Bighorn River Alliance, we work tirelessly to preserve its health and beauty, but we can't do it alone. Your support makes a real difference. Every donation helps us safeguard clean water, restore habitats, and advocate for responsible stewardship. Together, we can ensure the Bighorn remains wild, vibrant, and accessible for all.
GIVING TOOL KIT.
You may be eligible to double or even triple your contribution!
The Bighorn River Alliance encourages its members to use their employer’s matching gifts programs as an easy way to increase the donation to the organization. Simply contact your employer (or former employer, if you’re retired), request a matching gift form and send it to the address below. Forms need not accompany your gift to be eligible; you may send at any time or even request that gifts you’ve already given be matched. By using your matching gifts programs, you will double or maybe even triple your contribution to preserving, protecting and enhancing the Bighorn River.
Matching Gifts
Bighorn River Alliance
3333 2nd Avenue N #170
Billings, MT 59101
EIN: 36-5177006
Designating a gift from your Donor-Advised Fund is an easy way to support Bighorn River Alliance’s work. To designate BHRA, please provide your organization with the following information:
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EIN: 36-5177006
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Address: 3333 2nd Avenue N #170, Billings, MT 59101
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Phone: 406-534-2915
If you have questions, please contact our Development Team.
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Donating appreciated securities to Bighorn River Alliance is way to provide a lasting impact on the Bighron River and its coldwater fisheries and to potentially provide a benefit for yourself. Your gift of appreciated stock or mutual funds that have gained in value and have been owned for one year, offers you, a charitable deduction which can be a way to avoid capital gains taxes.
If you meet the age requirement per Federal Tax Laws (70 ½ as of 2019), you may be able to make a tax-free charitable gift to Bighorn River Alliance from your IRA. A “Qualified Charitable Distributions” (QCD) allows individuals to donate up to $111,000 each year, subject to deductible contributions made to your IRA. It is an effective way to support Bighorn River Alliance while achieving your philanthropic goals. Please consult your tax advisor or financial planner for more details.
MAKE A DONATION.
become a member or renew your membership today.
Join us in helping to protect, preserve and enhance the long-term health and viability of the Bighorn River.Members enjoy the benefits of our annual report, bi-annual newsletter, monthly email updates, raffle opportunities, and new members receive a BHRA decal.
Membership Level | Donation |
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Individual | $30 |
Supporter | $100 |
Business | $250 |
Sponsor | $500 |
Wild Trout Society | $1000+ |
MAKE A MEMBERSHIP DONATION.
CONSIDER A RECURRING GIFT
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Monthly recurring gifts are a great way to make your donation to the Alliance add up in a big way over the course of the year.
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Never miss a membership renewal by setting up an annual renewal
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Feel good knowing you're contribution to the Bighorn River Alliance is helping sustain our work toward the river you love.
WILD TROUT SOCIETY
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LEGACY CIRCLE
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PLANNED GIVING ESSENTIALS.
Legal Name: Bighorn River Alliance
Tax ID #: 36-5177006
Address: 3333 2nd Ave N #170, Billings MT 59101
GIFTS THROUGH WILLS AND LIVING TRUSTS.
Making provisions within your will or trust for the Bighorn River Alliance is perhaps the most significant commitment that one can make for the future of the Bighorn River, it's wild trout other wildlife, and the habitat they depend on. Simply include language that reflects either a percentage of your estate, amount, or specific asset to bequeath to BHRA.
Bighorn Legacy Circle
If you’ve included BHRA in your plans, we would love to thank you. The Bighorn Legacy Society recognizes those who have made one of their most meaningful and personal commitment to BHRA. These members are greatly admired and deeply appreciated for ensuring long lasting health of the Bighorn River as a part of their legacy and receive a Bighorn Legacy Society pin as a token of our sincere appreciation.
SAMPLE LANGUAGE FOR GIFTS AND LIVING WILLS.
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Residual Gift: “All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give to the Bighorn River Alliance, located in Billings, Montana.”
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A Percentage of the Estate: “I give to the Bighorn River Alliance, located in Billings, Montana, ______ percent of my estate.”,
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A Fixed Amount of Money or a Designated Property: “I give to the Bighorn River Alliance, located in Billings, Montana, $_________, (or describe the real or personal property, including legal description or exact location).”
CONTACT INFORMATION.
Bighorn River Alliance
3333 2nd Ave N #170
Billings, MT 59101
Phone: 406-534-2915
Tax ID # 36-5177006