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.
There are many ways to support the Foundation, including gifts by check, donor-advised fund, qualified charitable distribution, appreciated securities, planned gifts, and secure online giving.
Give by Check
Checks may be made payable to:
Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation
and mailed to:
3425 Highway 11-E
Limestone, TN 37681
EIN: 41-3530731
If you would like your donation directed toward a particular program or project, please include that information with your gift.
Donor-Advised Funds
If you have a donor-advised fund, you may recommend a grant directly to 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.
Your fund administrator may need the following information:
Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation
3425 Highway 11-E
Limestone, TN 37681
EIN: 41-3530731
Please contact us if you or your financial institution need any additional information to complete a grant recommendation.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from an IRA
Eligible donors may be able to make a charitable gift directly from an Individual Retirement Account through a Qualified Charitable Distribution, commonly known as a QCD.
For qualifying donors, a QCD can be an effective way to support the Foundation while incorporating charitable giving into retirement and tax planning.
Your IRA custodian may need the following information:
Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation
3425 Highway 11-E
Limestone, TN 37681
EIN: 41-3530731
Because individual circumstances and tax rules vary, donors should consult their financial or tax advisor regarding eligibility and potential tax treatment.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donating appreciated stocks or other publicly traded securities can be an effective way to support Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation while potentially providing tax advantages to the donor.
Please contact us before initiating a transfer so we can provide the information needed by you, your broker, or your financial advisor and ensure that your gift is properly identified and acknowledged.
Donors should consult their financial or tax advisor regarding their individual circumstances.
Planned & Legacy Giving
A legacy gift can help ensure that your commitment to animals and conservation continues for generations.
Individuals may choose to include 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.
When preparing estate documents, your advisor may need our legal name, Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation, and our federal tax identification number, EIN 41-3530731.
If you are considering including the Foundation in your plans, we would be honored to speak with you.
Corporate & Business Giving
Businesses can play an important role in advancing the mission of Brights Zoo Wildlife Foundation.
Opportunities include annual corporate giving, exhibit and program sponsorships, major project support, matching gifts, employee giving, in-kind contributions, and customized partnerships.
Corporate partners may receive recognition on the Foundation website, in Foundation communications, or through on-site exhibit and program sponsorships. Businesses may also choose to receive recognition only, decline all benefits, or remain anonymous.
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.
Contact us to discuss current projects and sponsorship opportunities.
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.
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.
Give Online
For donors who prefer the convenience of a credit or debit card, secure online giving is available through our donation page.
Ready to help?
For questions about giving, sponsorships, major gifts, or other opportunities to support the Foundation, please contact us at: