Donations

The C&O Canal Association welcomes contributions to assist its work. Donations may be made online or by postal mail. Donors may choose either or both of two funds:

• The Kenneth Rollins C&O Canal Fund, a revolving fund to support current projects and programs in and for the C&O Canal National Historical Park

There is a $50 minimum for on-line donations
• The Davies Legal Defense Fund, which supports the association's involvement in activities such as opposition to the construction of the proposed Georgetown University boathouse within the C&O Canal National Historical Park. The association opposes the transfer of public land to any individual or enterprise for private use.

There is a $50 minimum for on-line donations

Donations to the Rollins and Davies funds are separate from membership dues. To join the association or renew, visit our membership page.

For the convenience of those donating by postal mail, a printer-friendly donation form is available.  Your contribution to the Association’s efforts to protect and assist the C&O Canal National Historical Park will be sincerely appreciated.

Checks may be made payable to the C&O Canal Association and mailed to:

C&O Canal Association
PO Box 366
Glen Echo, MD 20812-0366

Contributions received without a Fund designated will normally be placed in the Kenneth Rollins C&O Canal Fund. However, we will appreciate your indicating the Fund for which your donation is intended. The C&O Canal Association is a volunteer organization. No administrative overhead is taken from donations; the entire amount is used for the specific Fund's purpose.

Contributions will be acknowledged by a letter to the donor, and will also be listed in our quarterly newsletter, Along The Towpath.  Please let us know if you prefer your contribution to be anonymous. 

If you wish to make a memorial donation, please include the name of the person in whose memory the donation is given.

The C&O Canal Association is a non-profit organization as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Copies of the Association’s IRS Form 990-EZ ( 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011) and Treasurer’s Annual Report ( 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011) are available on this website. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are also available from the Office of the Secretary of State for the cost of copying and postage.