Donation FAQs

Donating to the World Parrot Trust means investing in a brighter future for our feathered friends. Your valuable contributions help us advance crucial scientific research, provide education to communities, and take direct action to protect birds and their habitats. By supporting us, you are inspiring and empowering people to join the fight for the conservation of these amazing creatures.

Our top priorities include saving endangered species, restoring and protecting vital habitats, improving parrot welfare, combating the harmful wildlife trade, and fostering communities that champion parrot conservation. Visit our Programs and Projects to discover the incredible impact your donation makes and learn more about our critical programs and efforts.

Together, we can ensure a thriving future for these magnificent birds.

Stay in the loop with all the incredible bird-saving work happening at the World Parrot Trust by subscribing to our email newsletter. Join our community and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date on our latest blog posts and news from the world of parrots. 

Discover how we work to learn more about our current and future priorities and be a part of the movement that's saving these magnificent birds. If you still have additional questions, please contact us.

The World Parrot Trust is funded by public support – from individuals, corporations, zoological parks, bird clubs, foundations and people just like you.

At the World Parrot Trust, we're proud to allocate over 80% of all gifts towards programs that protect parrots, making a direct impact on the lives of our feathered friends. The remaining funds are used to maintain our operations and day-to-day activities, ensuring that we can continue to make a difference in the world of bird conservation.

As a non-profit organization we conduct fundraising and public awareness programs that help us reach the public, grow our membership, and influence key decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. We're committed to transparency, and our supporters and others can easily view our spending ratios and the incredible work made possible by their donations through our annual impact reports and IRS 990 forms.

The WPT is an IRS registered 501(C)(3) organization and our tax identification number is: 62-1561595.

Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email from WPT. When a 3^rd party platform is used for raising funds - such as Paypal Giving Fund, GoFundMe, or MightyCause - the receipt will be issued directly by the platform where applicable.

Individuals who donate online via the WPT website automatically receive a receipt via email each time a donation is submitted. 
If you have misplaced your information or would like a receipt reissued, please contact us or call our office at 1-864-610-2129.
Please note: When a 3^rd party fundraising platform is used (such as Paypal Giving Fund, GoFundMe, MightyCause, etc) the receipt will be issued directly by the platform where applicable.

Gifts that are 'unrestricted' (i.e. that we can use them wherever they'll make the biggest difference) are the most valuable to us as they can be used where they're most urgently needed.

If you're interested in leaving a gift towards a specific aspect of our work, like safeguarding a particular species, preserving specific habitats, enhancing the welfare of parrots, fighting against the detrimental wildlife trade, promoting education, or concentrating on a specific geographical region, please contact us or note that on your memo line when sending a mailed in check.

All transactions made through World Parrot Trust’s online donation forms are 100% secure and encrypted by SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption technology.

All donations should be mailed to:

World Parrot Trust USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 985
Travelers Rest, SC, 29690

Please make all checks payable to: World Parrot Trust
If you wish to direct your funds to a specific cause, in the memo line of the check or in an accompanying note, please indicate the project or campaign to which the donation should be credited. All checks received without information for a specific donation will be allocated to general funds.

Any donor who mails their donation and provides an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in monthly installments you will receive an annual receipt each quarter, showing all monthly payments for the year to date.

The WPT offers a monthly donation pledge program for supporting individuals. You can set up a monthly giving plan online right now. It's the quickest and easiest way to help parrots every month.

Don't feel comfortable donating online? Then we offer two other options: Members can sign up for automatic deductions from their credit card or checking account. If you would prefer to send in your donation, the WPT provides supporting individuals with monthly reminder statements.

For more information about these two "offline" monthly pledge programs, call us at 864-610-2129 or contact us.

Yes. You will continue to receive regular WPT correspondence. If, however, you would like to receive fewer mailings, please call us by phone, contact us online, or reach us with conventional mail:

World Parrot Trust USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 985
Travelers Rest, SC, 29690

Telephone: 864-610-2129

Learn more about how you can create a legacy of protecting parrots.

Discover if your company offers a qualifying program and acquire the necessary form from your employer. You may opt to donate through our user-friendly online platform or by sending your contribution via mail using a check. Once you've made your contribution, fill out and sign the employer form, attach a copy of your check or online donation receipt, and send it to:

World Parrot Trust USA, Inc.
P.O. Box 985
Travelers Rest, SC, 29690

ATTN: Matching Gifts program

We're so glad you want to join the effort to protect parrots! You can join online or contact us to process your membership via mail or phone. 

Please note, if you donate more than $50.00 per year you will automatically receive an honorary membership.

There are countless ways you can contribute to our fundraising efforts, ranging from launching a birthday fundraiser or hosting an event to creating an online giving page. Discover the many ways that you can help raise funds!

Thanks to the remarkable generosity of some special donors, we are occassionally able to incorporate a matching component into our fundraising campaigns. When these opportunities arise, we will announce them via our email newsletter and other communication channels.

Discover the possibilities of creating your own funds-matching program to support your passion for protecting a particular species, habitat, program, or project. Contact us today and inspire others to give towards your cause. Let's make a positive impact together!

Recognize the life of a beloved person or pet with a memorial gift to the World Parrot Trust. When you donate in remembrance of a loved one, your gift supports the fight for all parrots.

Celebrate a friend, relative or even a pet with a gift donation to the World Parrot Trust. Gift donations are a great alternative to a traditional birthday, anniversary or holiday gift. You can even send one just to say you care!

We are delighted when donors decide to make a donation to the WPT, and we like to stay in touch with you to keep you updated on how your gift is helping to protect parrots. In line with international laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and CAN-SPAM Act, we will only contact you if you have opted into our communications when making your donation. You can change your communication preferences at any time by unsubscribing to any of our emails, contacting us or calling us at 864-610-2129. You can also review the details in our Privacy Policy.

Learn more about how we work as well as our most recent IRS 990 forms and fundraising compliance. To receive a printed copy, please send a written request to World Parrot Trust USA, Inc at PO Box 985, Travelers Rest, SC 29690, or call us at 1-864-610-2129.