Trust Cornerstone Circle
Trust Cornerstone CIRCLE
“One of the things I’ve chosen to do [with my giving] is to remind people of the history and heritage of our country, and one of the best places to do that is the National Mall.
-David Rubenstein, Philanthropist, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, the Carlyle Group
ABOUT THE TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL CORNERSTONE CIRCLE
The Trust for The National Mall Cornerstone Circle (TCC) serves as a society of representatives from across America connecting the National Mall and President’s Park to their communities and peers. TCC members support the Trust for the National Mall at the highest levels of commitment to engage and bolster the Trust’s mission to restore, preserve, and enrich the National Mall and President’s Park.*
Trust Cornerstone Circle Honorary Chair:
Sally Akridge
Trust Cornerstone Circle Co-Chairs:
Andrea Franklin
Pam Marquez
Throughout history, private philanthropy has helped to build every monument and memorial on the National Mall. The Trust Cornerstone Circle helps lay the groundwork for the Trust's important work going forward to ensure a more vibrant and engaging National Mall for all who visit and to help visitors form deeper connections to America's Front Yard and its history.
Your annual gift will include a 1-year Trust Cornerstone Circle Membership featuring invitations to exclusive National Mall activities and programs along with important project and program updates from the Trust. Contact Jan Jensen, Director of Individual Philanthropy to learn more.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Recognition on the Trust for the National Mall website
Invitations to Trust for the National Mall exclusive in-person events and gatherings, and briefings
A digital stewardship report highlighting the Trust’s accomplishments and a vision for the future of the National Mall
At select membership levels, complimentary tours and access to experience the Trust’s projects, programs, and initiatives
At select membership levels, special recognition in the Trust’s monthly e-newsletter and annual report
“ The Trust helps us raise money, they help us bring volunteers in, and quite honestly, they help us be smarter. The work that they do - and enables us to do - is critically important to make sure that we present the National Mall in its best light for the American People.
-Jeffrey Reinbold, Superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Park Service
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
Memberships can be individually based or shared between a couple.
Membership levels are determined by the total value of membership gifts received during the calendar year (January 1 – December 31), including employer matching gifts received in the same time period.
Membership gifts do not include restricted gifts, sponsorship, or any other donation that includes a premium benefit to the donor.
Annual unrestricted giving qualifies for Trust Cornerstone recognition at the following levels:
Marble Circle $10,000 - $24,999
Sandstone Circle $2,500 - $4,999
Granite Circle $5,000 - $9,999
Limestone Circle $1,000 - $2,499
Jan Jensen
Director of Individual Philanthropy
ABOUT THE TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and enriching the National Mall, the Trust brings expertise, private funding and in-kind support to time-sensitive restoration and sustainability projects, mobilizes volunteers and provides educational opportunities to ensure that the National Mall endures and evolves as a vibrant space for all. The Trust is also the philanthropic partner of President’s Park.*
*President’s Park is adjacent to the National Mall and includes the Ellipse, select areas of the White House grounds and Lafayette Square.