Donate

Help preserve our regional treasure!

Manito Park is a unique, historic park with extensive gardens that is free and open to everyone. You can help preserve this magical place with a gift to The Friends of Manito. 

Your donation helps to support improvements to the Park, free events, and programs that enhance the use and enjoyment of the park for everyone.

Memorial Donations

Honor the memory of a loved one and enhance the park through specific gifts, such as a lilac bush, tree, or Memorial Bench.

All Memorial Donations of $100 and above are recognized with a plaque with the text of your choosing, displayed in the entry to Gaiser Conservatory.

For more information about Memorial Donations or the Mirror Pond Fund, please contact TFM Coordinator Beth Lieurance at tfm@thefriendsofmanito.org or 509-456-8038

Planned Giving

There are many ways to give that won’t impact your financial resources today, but will have a significant impact on the future of Manito Park through the support of The Friends of Manito. You can make a gift directly to us, or through the Endowment Fund, while maintaining control and flexibility.  Please remember us in your will and trusts.

Endowment Fund Donations

Responding to the need to fund ongoing park operations and maintenance, The Friends of Manito has established The Friends of Manito Endowment Fund at the Innovia Foundation. Over time the endowment will fund a significant portion of the annual operating costs of Manito Park, ensuring that it remains a regional asset and local treasure for generations to come.

Because of its size and features, Manito is an expensive park to maintain. Manito uses 38% of the total annual operating budget for all of Spokane’s 80+ parks (excluding golf courses and Riverfront, which generate income.) Taxes alone are not enough to cover the costs of caring for Manito’s extensive gardens, playgrounds and walking trails. The Friends of Manito Fund provides annual support for park maintenance, operations and programs. You can donate to the Endowment Fund online through the Innovia website: