General Donations to the Foundation

• Petal Level: $25-499
  • What it does: a Petal Level donation goes towards the general scholarship fund to help bring scholars to the National PPA Symposium
    • Recognition: Your name, or company name, referenced at the PPA National Symposium
• Stem Level: $500
  • What it does: a gift at this level goes to the general Foundation fund to help bring scholars to the National Perennial Plant Symposium. It helps fund travel stipends, lodging, and costs associated with implementing the scholarships.
    • Recognition: Your name, company logo, or a tribute in someone’s honor or memory will be showcased on our donor appreciation posters and other materials at the PPA National Symposium and on our donor web page.
• Leaf Level: $1,000
  • What it does: a Leaf Level Perennial Garden gift of $1,000 fully funds a stipend the Foundation provides each scholar. The stipend is typically used to cover travel costs associated with the symposium or for school expenses. 
    • Recognition: Includes the Stem Level appreciation as well as a hyperlink to your company website on our donation page.
• Flower Level: $2,500
  • What it does: a Flower Level Perennial Garden gift funds the costs associated with bringing a scholar to the PPA national Symposium, including lodging, a stipend, and incidentals.  
    • Recognition: Includes the Leaf Level appreciation, acknowledgement in the Foundation’s newsletter, and three (3) shoutouts on our social media (including a hyperlink to your company website).
• Plant Level: $5,000
  • What it does: Supports the general Foundation fund, which supports Foundations activities and goals.
    • Recognition:Includes Flower Level benefits, two newsletter acknowledgements, and three (3) social media shoutouts with links to your company.

Steven Still Family Scholarship Fund

• The Perennial Plant Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Steven Still Family Scholarship Fund. This initiative aims to raise funds for the annual Perennial Plant Foundation Scholarships, honoring the legacy of Dr. Steven Still and his impact on the perennial industry.
• The Steven Still Family Scholarship Fund will directly assist the Foundation in supporting the selected Scholars each year through the stipends, hotel rooms at the PPA Symposium, additional registration costs not covered by the PPA, and administrative costs not to exceed 10% of the total scholarship program costs each year.

Planned Giving/Bequests

• Planned giving makes every dollar go further. To maximize your charitable giving, as well as fulfill your own financial needs, you can help fund the future of The Perennial Plant Foundation through your estate planning. Making a gift through your estate is one of the most effective ways to ensure that we can carry on our mission to foster the future of the perennial plant industry through scholarships and activities that connect students and professionals across generations and levels of experience. The Perennial Plant Foundation invites you to join other supporters who have already taken the steps necessary to ensure the future of our organization. We look forward to working with you to design a gift that meets your charitable and financial goals.
• Easy giving options include bequests and retirement plan assets.
• For more information visit our planned giving page here: Planned Giving Donations

For information on Foundation Sponsorships, please click here.