Contribute to the PDR Program
Anyone wishing to support the Kent County Purchase of Development Rights Program and the preservation of Kent County’s prime agricultural land may make a tax deductible, charitable contribution to the Kent County Agricultural Preservation Fund by:
- Make your check, for any amount, payable to the Kent County Treasurer
with a memo line “Farmland Preservation.”
- If you wish to specify the location of the funds (specific farm, township, etc.) please accompany your check with a letter containing this information as well as your telephone number in case further information is needed.
- Mail your check to:
Kendra Wills
Staff person to the Kent County Agricultural Preservation Board
Kent / MSU Extension
775 Ball Ave NE
Grand Rapids MI 49503
You will be mailed a letter confirming your contribution for your tax records.
The following foundations, townships, individuals, organizations and programs have made farmland preservation in Kent County possible: As of September 30, 2008, over $3.5 million has been contributed to the Kent County PDR Program.
- Ada Township
- Bowne Township
- The Bradford Family
- Mr. Chris Cordes, PDR Intern
- The Cranmer Family
- Crystal Flash Corporation
- The Daverman Fund at Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- Dyer-Ives Foundation
- Frey Foundation
- Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- Grand Valley Metropolitan Council
- Grattan Township
- Mr. Bill Hirsch
- Institute for Systemic Change at Grand Rapids Community Foundation
- The Keller Family
- Kent/MSU Extension
- Lowell Area Community Fund
- M.E. Davenport Foundation
- Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund
- Nelson Township
- Mr. Bill Poelma, PDR Intern
- The Robinson Family
- Steelcase Foundation
- Mr. Tom Tilma, PDR Intern
- Urban Cooperation Board
- USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program
- Wege Foundation
And a special thanks for the numerous individuals who have shown support and commitment to the Kent County PDR Program!
