SUPPORT THE PLACE YOU TREASURE BY GUIDING YOUR GIVING
Each year Bok Tower Gardens offers many opportunities for you to carry out Mr. Bok’s dream –
a contemplative garden, bird sanctuary, and refuge for the electrically-driven people of America.
The Annual Fund allows you, and others who are equally committed to the Gardens, to work toward
one common goal by providing a source of income for both the expected and the unexpected
opportunities that surface throughout the course of a year and provide the support to make
Bok Tower Gardens one of America’s best gardens.
Tax-deductible gifts of $250 or more will be celebrated on the annual donor list and in the Chao Exhibit Hall.
Gifts of $2,500+ will be celebrated in the Olmsted Vision Council.
You can make your gift online, through your donor-advised fund, or with other assets.
LOVE IT? FUND IT!
A BIT BETTER FUND
Inspired by Mr. Bok’s vision to “make the world a bit better or more beautiful because you have lived in it,” this unrestricted fund allows the Gardens to carry out his legacy.
Edward Bok entrusted Bok Tower Gardens to the people of America in 1929. For nearly 100 years, the Gardens have provided a space for people to slow down, relax, and reconnect with the natural world. A National Historic Landmark, the Gardens are now nurtured through the generosity of philanthropists like you.
EDUCATION FUND
Support programming that challenges visitors to engage in hands-on experiences that inspire lifelong connections with the world around them.
By amplifying the visitor experience through creative and engaging learning programs, we foster a deep connection to nature, music, art, culture, and history. Experiential learning programs that are inclusive of people of all ages, abilities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds, allow the Gardens to remain relevant in an ever-changing world.
EL RETIRO FUND
Help inspire visitors to experience the iconic 1930s lifestyle through exquisite Mediterranean architecture and breathtaking Olmsted gardens.
Built as a winter home in Mountain Lake for steel magnate Charles Austin Buck, the 20-room home is one of the finest examples of Mediterranean-style architecture in the Southeast. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the estate features courtyards, fountains, a stone grotto, and moon gate.
GARDEN FUND
Ensure the gardens are bursting with life to create a peaceful environment where vibrant plantings and chirping birds evoke quiet repose.
Horticultural artistry, built on the original Olmsted Jr. designs, have inspired and delighted millions of visitors. The world-renowned gardens provide food and shelter for migrating birds and other wildlife, including Florida’s endangered gopher tortoises. Envisioned by Mr. Bok as “a sanctuary for birds and humans,” the contemplative and informal woodland setting provides for leisurely strolls and enlightening moments.
PINE RIDGE PRESERVE FUND
Ensure the magnificent views and serenity experienced from the summit are preserved and protected.
Continued and rapid acquisition of land and conservation easements will allow our historic views to remain as they were nearly 100 years ago. Visitors delight in our vast trail network of hiking paths through one of Florida’s most endangered ecosystems.
RARE PLANT CONSERVATION FUND
Support research and rescue operations to prevent extinction of rare plants found on the Lake Wales Ridge and throughout Florida.
Our management of preserved lands enhances the views and improves the biodiversity of Florida’s relic sand dunes, known as the Lake Wales Ridge area. As a participating member of the nationwide Center for Plant Conservation, Bok Tower Gardens preserves threatened and endangered flora by safeguarding living and seed collections. Nearly 30 rare Florida plant species are protected and showcased in the Endangered Plant Garden.
SINGING TOWER FUND
Help preserve the awe-inspiring Singing Tower for future generations to enjoy unique, world-class carillon music.
Known to touch one’s soul, the Singing Tower delivers a diverse program of music and cultural experiences. Housed within the Tower is The Anton Brees Carillon Library, arguably one of the most comprehensive collections of carillon music in the world. Located in the Chao Research Center are Mr. Bok’s newspaper scrapbook collection, Mrs. Bok’s collection of manuscripts and personal correspondence, the El Retiro collections, and more.
SPECIAL TRIBUTES
Honor someone special by marking a milestone or as a lifetime tribute, plus you can guide your gift to the programs that you most treasure:
Birthday | Graduation | Retirement Proposal | Wedding Anniversary
I Love You | Thank You | Just Because | Celebration of Life | In Support of the Gardens
An online fund in the honoree’s name can be established for family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. to pay tribute and support their beloved Gardens.
Gifts of any amount are welcomed. Honoree/Family receives exclusive Gardens notification card.
Donations at certain levels can be celebrated with a commemorative gift to the Gardens.
OLMSTED VISION COUNCIL
A renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.’s breathtaking landscapes at Bok Tower Gardens have captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Olmsted’s lifetime commitment to nature and beauty reminds each of us to be responsible stewards to ensure the enjoyment of future generations.
Walking hand in hand with Olmsted is an opportunity to make your own impact on Bok Tower Gardens.
As a member of Olmsted Vision Council, you provide vital philanthropic support to ensure that we fulfill Mr. Bok and Mr. Olmsted’s collective vision to provide a world-class garden to the American people.
Olmsted Vision Council members enjoy many exclusive benefits.
and in the Chao Exhibit Hall.
TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF PHILANTHROPY & MEMBERSHIP
at 863-734-1226 or PHILANTHROPY@BOKTOWER.ORG