Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

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Q: Is my donation tax deductible?

Washington Trails Association is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Q: Does my donation renew or make me a WTA member?

Yes! If you are a current member, making a donation will renew your membership. If you are not a current member, you’ll become a member when you make a donation today. Thank you for your support!

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of GoFundMe, our website partner.

*The Trailblazer app requires maintenance all year long so hikers like you can adventure on trail through all the seasons. Choose monthly giving when you donate to ensure this resource remains free and up-to-date.

Why become a WTA member?

Washington Trails Association connects people to the outdoors while building a community dedicated to protecting our public lands. We believe that time in nature is essential for the soul and that, together, we can ensure our trails remain resilient for generations to come.

When you become a member, your voice will be heard on important issues impacting Washington's trails, including:

• Advocating for trails and public
• Creating opportunities for youth to get outside
• Building and repairing trails across the state
• Maintaining our online Hiking Guide and Trailblazer app
• And more!

🌲Want to protect and maintain trails all year long? Choose monthly giving when you become a member today.

Membership Benefits

As a Washington Trails Association member, you will get:

• Invites to WTA community events and webinars.
• A print subscription to Washington Trails magazine and a copy of the annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest calendar.*
• A subscription to Trail News, a monthly email newsletter.
• A WTA member sticker.

*with a donation of $20 or more. Members who give less than $20 will receive the magazine Tree-Free (virtually).

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation tax deductible?

Does my donation renew or make me a WTA member?

Why doesn't my MyBackpack email and login information work on this site?

WTA runs our online donations through GoFundMe, a payment processor that is different from our main website, wta.org. Because MyBackpack is run on WTA's own website, that information is not stored in GoFundMe. If you have never created a GoFundMe login or donated to an organization through GoFundMe before, you will have the ability to create a GoFundMe login (which can use the same email and password as you use for your MyBackpack account) to keep track of all your future donations to WTA!

Is my donation secure?

Do I get a receipt?

How is my personal data handled?

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