Donation Disclosure

Tax-Exempt Status

ConiFriends is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 39-3949449) incorporated in the State of Washington. Donations made to ConiFriends are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. federal law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for donations unless otherwise explicitly stated.

How Donations Are Used

Funds received by ConiFriends are used to advance our conservation mission, including:

• Purchasing native trees, shrubs, and plants for restoration projects.
• Acquiring tools, equipment, and supplies for volunteer events.
• Covering event logistics, permitting, and site preparation costs.
• Educational programming and community outreach.
• Operational costs necessary to sustain the organization.

ConiFriends is committed to transparency. Financial records are available upon request in accordance with applicable nonprofit disclosure requirements.

Donation Processing

Online donations are processed through third-party payment processors. ConiFriends does not store credit card or payment information on its own servers. All transactions are encrypted and handled in accordance with PCI-DSS standards.

Refund Policy

We are grateful for all contributions. If you believe a donation was made in error, please contact us within 30 days at conifriends@gmail.com. Refund requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Approved refunds will be returned to the original payment method within 10 business days.

Restricted Gifts

If you wish to designate your donation for a specific project or purpose, please contact us before making your gift so we can confirm that the restriction can be honoured. Unrestricted donations are allocated at the discretion of ConiFriends leadership to where they are needed most.

Annual Reporting

As a 501(c)(3) organization, ConiFriends files an annual Form 990 with the IRS. Copies are available upon written request or through GuideStar / Candid.

Contact

For questions about donations, tax receipts, or financial transparency, please contact us at conifriends@gmail.com.