The Rainforest Layers Giving Society
Join an exclusive community of donors who protect and sustain the world’s rainforests by contributing to our work at the highest levels.
Becoming a Member
Membership in the Rainforest Layers Society is open to all individuals, in recognition and appreciation of your commitment and dedication to support The Rainforest Alliance and our critical work.
There are several increasing levels at which you can join the Rainforest Layers Society. We are proud to honor the TOTAL cumulative giving and fundraising efforts of our members, meaning every donation you give or raise throughout the calendar year contributes to helping you reach a higher layer of the Rainforest and the benefits each brings.
Your membership status will be active at the highest level achieved in the current year until December 31st of the following calendar year.
Earn Exclusive Benefits
Examples of Qualifying Gifts
There are several types of gifts that qualify for membership in the Rainforest Layers Giving Society:
- Donate single gift of $1,000+
- Cumulative giving/fundraising of $1,000+ on a 12-month, calendar year basis
- Tax-deductible portion of all donations
- Gifts from IRA (Individual Retirement Accounts)
- Gifts from a donor-advised fund
- Gifts of stock
- Charitable gift annuity (charitable portion only)
- Monthly Forest Guardian gifts
- Corporate matching gifts (donation + employer match)
If you are interested in contributing via any of these methods, get started by using the options below or send us an email at development@ra.org.
Frequently asked questions
Are donations tax-deductible and what is the Rainforest Alliance's Tax ID#?
Can I donate by mail?
Can I remain anonymous?
Can I direct my donation to a specific program or region?
How do I increase my giving level?
I need assistance or have a different question that I don't see listed here.
Create Your Own Fundraising Page
All donations received through your personal page will count towards your annual membership level.
Join The Forest Guardians
Sign up for a recurring monthly donation plan to join our Forest Guardians club.
Explore Our Other Ways to Give
Leave a lasting impact by contributing through stocks, planned gifts, or other methods.
About Our Global Reach
109 projects with farmers and forest communities to improve livelihoods and protect nature
62 countries with certified farms and projects
7,500,000+ farmers and workers on certified farms
5,700,000+ hectares of certified farmland
42,000+ products with the Rainforest Alliance Certified seal in 170 countries
We are a global alliance of farming and forests communities, companies, NGOs, sustainability experts—and millions of committed individuals like you working together to build a more sustainable world. Thank you for your generous support.
Give with Confidence.
As an international nonprofit organization with over 37 years of experience, we remain dedicated to protecting forests, improving the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promoting their human rights, and helping them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.
The Rainforest Alliance is highly accredited by numerous organizations and evaluators, including a perfect 100% score on Charity Navigator and a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar.org.