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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.

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The Rainforest Alliance is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible based on local laws. We'll send you a receipt for your records upon successful completion of your donation.

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

The Forest Floor

The foundation of the rainforest, where life begins. Your support nurtures the roots of our work and sustains the beginning of every conservation effort.
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The Understory

A vibrant, thriving layer beneath the canopy. Your generosity helps rainforest communities and wildlife flourish, growing strong beneath the forest canopy.
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The Canopy

The bustling heart of the rainforest, rich with biodiversity. Your gift protects critical habitats and ensures the forest thrives for generations.
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The Emergent

The towering trees that rise above all others. As a leader in the Rainforest Layers Society, your impact drives transformative change across forests, wildlife, and climate.
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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

Create Your Own Fundraising Page

All donations received through your personal page will count towards your annual membership level.

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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.

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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.