The Umbrella Project is a registered 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation that relies on the generosity of its donors and sponsors. A minimal trip fee for participants covers only a small fraction of the overall costs.

We welcome:

Funding support. Please send check made out to the Umbrella Project at the address below or click below to make a secure credit card or PayPal contribution. Donors will receive a donation acknowledgment for tax deduction purposes.

In-kind contributions. We can use new or gently used backpacking gear. Examples include three-season sleeping bags, sleeping pads, adult-size backpacks, rain gear, cooking gear, tarps, etc.

Click below to make an online donation to The Umbrella Project.

Or Donate by Check
Please make your check payable to the Umbrella Project, Inc. and mail to:
3013 Sanctuary Lane
Frederick, MD 21701

View our 2023 IRS Form 990 here.