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1.       Currently, we have a $75 donation/fee for a yearly membership. Through that membership, we give a $75 discount on each of our 16 Nature Adventure Camps throughout the year, giving a possible saving of $1,125 (16x75-75 donation). Is this $75 donation/fee tax deductible?

2.       If we increase our membership to $100 and keep the discount at $75, what (if any) is tax deductible?

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Are impressions/name on collateral considered a "goods & services" and taxible?

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Our nature center is part of a Recreation Commission that is free and open to the public. We have a membership program with 2 levels, family $40 or single $25. Since admission is free, many of our members are mission driven and often pay at levels higher than that. My boss, who does not have a nature center or nonprofit background insists that for tax purposes we must separate out the membership amount and call whatever is over that amount a donation. So if we get a $100 family membership, in our accounting we enter it as a $40 membership and a $60 donation, instead of a $100 membership. This makes it a challenge to get an accurate picture on our annual membership income and the value the program brings to the nature center. Lately, he has been pondering if we even need a membership program and just designate everything as a donation.

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lschmid@cincynature.org
513-774-1946

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To plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world

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Join or Renew

Membership at Cincinnati Nature Center

A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is a ticket to the best hiking trails in Southwestern Ohio. It's a path to better wellness, and a gateway to wonder, adventure, and fun. But it's more than that. A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center makes a difference. Our members make a passionate, committed community that cares about preserving green space, protecting wildlife habitat, and cultivating conservation ethics for the next generation. Be a part of our journey to Inspire Conservation!
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Core Membership Benefits

All Cincinnati Nature Center members enjoy:

My Nature Center Memberships

Below, we've listed the several membership levels that are available to serve the needs of individuals, couples, and families. For only $25 more, you can purchase a +1 Guest level, which allows you to bring a guest anytime you visit. This flexible option is ideal for households with caretakers. If you would like to bring more than 1 Guest, consider a Steward, Advocate, or Krippendorf Society level.

The 2-Year membership is greener and more cost-effective. You get 10% off both years, you won't receive renewal notices for 2 years, and you'll get a member card good for 2 years. It helps us save paper, postage, and plastic!

Click on the plus signs to see the benefits that come with each membership level.

Purchase a Membership for Two. You receive:

Number of Member Cards: 2

Number of Guests per Visit: 0

All Core Benefits listed above

Benefits apply to two named adults.

Nature Insider Memberships

Nature Insider members provide crucial support for education programs, conservation efforts, outreach, and more at the Nature Center. These generous members enjoy additional privileges and opportunities on top of their Core Member Benefits.

Click on the plus signs to see the benefits that come with each membership level.

Purchase a Krippendorf Society membership. You receive:

Number of Member Cards: 2

Number of Guests per Visit: UNLIMITED

Admission for children 21 and younger

Carload Guest Passes to Share: 5

Discounts on Children's Programs

Nature Insider News, a quarterly newsletter

Invitations to Nature Insider Hikes (twice a year)

Invitations to Nature Insider Talks (twice a year)

Exclusive events and previews

10% off rental fee for Groesbeck Estate and Krippendorf Lodge

Plus all Core Benefits listed above

Benefits apply to two named adults and children 21 and younger.

Gift Membership

A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is an inspiring gift that gives all year long. CLICK HERE for more information.

Applying Daily Admission Toward Your Membership

Come check us out for a day! CLICK HERE to purchase nonmember admission. Then, after a fabulous day of adventure and fun, you can apply your admission fee toward the cost of a membership. Certain restrictions do apply:

You must purchase a membership within 14 days of your visit.

The total price may be applied, but only up to the price of membership.

Only one receipt may be applied.

It cannot be redeemed online.

Only general admission fees may be applied. Program and event fees do not apply.

To apply admission to a membership sale, visit the Membership Desk in the Rowe Visitor Center (open daily 10 am-5 pm) or call the Membership Office at (513) 965-4893 and provide the Sales Order # on your admission receipt.

Thank You for Your Support!

Thank you for being a member. Your membership makes a difference. It helps us preserve green space, protect wildlife habitat, and cultivate conservationists for the next generation. Thank you!

Membership Desk

The Membership Desk is located in the Rowe Visitor Center at Rowe Woods. Membership staff is available 10 am-5 pm daily.
Membership Questions?
Read our Membership FAQs and Membership Policies. Don't see your question there? Contact the Membership Office at (513) 965-4893 or membership@cincynature.org.

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Join or Renew A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center is a ticket to the best hiking trails in Southwestern Ohio. It's a path to better wellness, and a gateway to wonder, adventure, and fun. But it's more than that. A membership to Cincinnati Nature Center makes a difference.

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14:00:44 From Jen Levy (she/her), ANCA to Everyone:
	Welcome Everyone!!
14:01:03 From Alicia Swift- Membership Manager KNC to Everyone:
	Alicia Swift from the Kalamazoo Nature Center. I am the Membership Manager. Hello everyone! Happy Thursday ð
14:01:06 From Sara Lien Edelman to Everyone:
	Sara Edelman from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, MI
14:01:09 From Jessie Pedersen - Reflection Riding to Everyone:
	Hi! Iâm Jessie, Iâm the membership coordinator at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga, TN
14:01:11 From Becky Geskey to Everyone:
	Becky Geskey-Accounting and Grants Supervisor, Bloomfield Hills Schools, MI
14:01:17 From Laura McGrath to Everyone:
	Hello! Laura, Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
14:01:24 From Lauren Strack to Everyone:
	Lauren Strack- Assistant Manager, Headwaters at the Comal in New Braunfels, Texas
14:01:27 From Jessica KB to Everyone:
	Hi Everyone. I'm Jessica with the Manatee Center in downtown Fort Pierce Florida. Also with Treasure Coast Manatee Foundation. :) Happy to be here.
14:01:28 From Gavin Moffat to Everyone:
	Gavin - Hawai âi Nature Center, Honolulu Hawaii.
14:01:38 From Karen to Everyone:
	Hi...Karen Cooley from Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, TN
14:01:40 From Asa Duffee (he/him) â ANCA to Everyone:
	Hey everyone! Signing in from Yellow Springs, Ohio. Spring ephemerals are just starting to bloom here.
14:01:50 From Gina to Everyone:
	Gina Marcus - New Pond Farm Education Center in Redding, CT
14:01:55 From Jessica KB to Everyone:
	I absolutely LOVE Yellow Springs!
14:02:02 From SDNC-02 to Everyone:
	Laura Sjoquist Severson Dells Nature Center Rockford IL
14:02:05 From John Gallagher to Everyone:
	Greetings from Kansas - Dillon Nature Center
14:02:10 From Asa Duffee (he/him) â ANCA to Everyone:
	Reacted to "I absolutely LOVE Ye..." with â¤ï¸
14:02:58 From Mary Ford Rodes, Louisville Nature Center to Everyone:
	Hi, All! I am Mary Ford with the Louisville Nature Center.
14:04:05 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/anca-connects-tax-deductibility-of-membership-4yr1dws4o0ri3j70
14:11:14 From Becky Geskey to Everyone:
	Will we have access to these slides?
14:11:45 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	Replying to "Will we have access ..."
	
	Yes, we will make the slides available on the Padlet after todayâs meeting.
14:12:01 From Becky Geskey to Everyone:
	Replying to "Will we have access ..."
	
	Thank you so much!
14:20:58 From Ellen Kinzer- Potomac Valley Audubon Society to Everyone:
	so each benefit has to be below the threshold, but all benefits together can be higher if added together?
14:26:20 From Robert Sikora to Everyone:
	what is the current threshold amount again?
14:26:30 From Tricia Patton to Everyone:
	How would you handle a Event ticket that is more then 12.50
14:27:10 From Jen Levy (she/her), ANCA to Dan Auer - ANCA(Direct Message):
	Can we stop screen sharing? So we can see everyone?
14:27:38 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Jen Levy (she/her), ANCA(Direct Message):
	I will ask Laura to stop sharing.
14:27:40 From Tricia Patton to Everyone:
	Just consider non of it or partial
14:29:38 From Tricia Patton to Everyone:
	Do you have 2023 threshold
14:30:35 From Gina to Everyone:
	Do you find that the amount changes frequently?
14:50:24 From Gavin Moffat to Everyone:
	Thank you all! This was very informative. Have a great day!
14:51:05 From Tricia Patton to Everyone:
	So the expensive dinner yâall had was over limit
14:58:45 From Jen Levy (she/her), ANCA to Everyone:
	Replying to "So the expensive din..."
	
	I bet it was really nice!!
15:01:30 From Alicia Swift- Membership Manager KNC to Everyone:
	I have to step out for another meeting. Will we get an email with the video or slides?
15:01:42 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	Replying to "I have to step out f..."
	
	Yes!
15:03:42 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	https://padlet.com/ANCAmembership/anca-connects-tax-deductibility-of-membership-4yr1dws4o0ri3j70
15:03:58 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	https://natctr.org/services/forums
15:04:11 From Dan Auer - ANCA to Everyone:
	https://natctr.org/events/calendar
15:04:38 From Laura Schmid, Cincinnati Nature Center to Everyone:
	Laura Schmid
15:04:44 From Laura Schmid, Cincinnati Nature Center to Everyone:
	lschmid@cincynature.org
15:04:49 From Laura Schmid, Cincinnati Nature Center to Everyone:
	513-774-1946
15:05:01 From Laura Schmid, Cincinnati Nature Center to Everyone:
	If anyone wants to reach me later.
15:05:12 From Laura Gold to Everyone:
	Thank you
15:11:38 From Rebecca Minnick to Everyone:
	Hi Laura, I have questions about people who were told they were lifetime members...a lifetime ago. I can email you to save your voice!
15:14:41 From Jen Levy (she/her), ANCA to Everyone:
	https://groups.google.com/g/museummembershipforum
15:26:37 From Becky Geskey to Everyone:
	Thank you so much for all of the information
15:29:33 From Rebecca Minnick to Everyone:
	Feel better!
15:29:40 From Rebecca Minnick to Everyone:
	Thanks!