You can make a difference by donating or becoming a member. Bodie’s history is rich with events and the stories of the colorful people who once lived here. Help us preserve this unique town for future generations.
Donate
Donations come in many forms; individual, corporate, and planned giving. What they all have in common is that they help us achieve our mission, and are greatly appreciated!
Become a Member
Help preserve Bodie by choosing a membership option that works for you! Click below to learn more about our monthly and annual membership levels
or renew your membership.
Pay by Check
Make checks payable to Bodie Foundation. Please include any desired special instructions for the donation and mail to:
Bodie Fundation
PO Box 278
Bridgeport, CA 93517
More Ways to Give
Wills, Bequests and Trusts
Including the Bodie Foundation in your will or a trust is an easy way to ensure Bodie keeps standing without affecting your income during your lifetime. You can choose to leave the Bodie Foundation a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the balance remaining afetr distributions have been made to other beneficiaries.
Retirement Funds
Naming the Bodie Foundation as the beneficiary of a retirement plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA or profit-sharing pension plan allow your hard-earned savings to avoid taxes and be put to their fullest use to benefit Bodie.
Follow these 3 steps to complete:
Request a change of beneficiary from your plan administrator.
List the Bodie Foundation as a non-profit organization beneficiary using our tax ID #26-3107902.
Return the completed form to your plan administrator and send a copy to Shannon Boniface at the Bodie Foundation, PO Box 278 Bridgeport, CA 93517, or email us at shannon@bodiefoundation.org.