Your generous donations support:

  • the replacement of bolts & anchors

  • the construction of trails

  • the acquisition of access easements

  • the funding of scholarships and grants

  • the cultivation of partnerships with both public and private land managers on behalf of climbers.

For specific donations, please make a note when donating and/or contact admin@newriverclimbing.net.

As an affiliate of the Access Fund, we also benefit from national-level support in promoting access, conservation, and inclusivity. Support the Access Fund HERE.

We sure could use your help, so donate today!

Charitable Contribution Deductions

Beginning in 2026, donors can now claim a separate income tax deduction for their donations even when they opt to apply the standard deduction and forego itemizing their deductions. All taxpayers can now deduct up to $1,000 on single returns or up to $2,000 on married joint returns, regardless of their standard/itemized deduction selection.

To qualify for this non-itemizer charitable deduction, you have to make a cash gift (cash, check, or credit card) to an eligible 501(c)(3) public organization. The donor must submit a receipt from the charity provided at the time of donation and cannot receive any goods or services in exchange for their donation. The deduction only applies to cash, check, or credit card donations. Seek advice from a tax professional to ensure your donation will qualify.

TL;DR (Starting 2026):

  • You can deduct charitable donations even if you take the standard deduction.

  • Deduct up to $1,000 (single) or $2,000 (married filing jointly).

  • Donation must be cash, check, or credit card.

  • Must go to a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity like NRAC.

  • You must receive a receipt and get nothing in return.

  • Check with a tax professional to confirm eligibility.

Where Your Donations Go

Photos by Jay Young, Aaron Schneider, & Karen Lane

Scenic view of a river with trees displaying fall foliage, rocky lava along the riverbank, and a cliff with trees on top under a blue sky.
An aerial view of a shoreline with autumn-colored trees, a rocky beach, and a boat with people on the water.
Construction workers building stairs and retaining walls along a rocky lakeshore surrounded by green trees.
A person wearing work gloves, a white shirt, and dark pants is using a shovel to clear soil on a steep hillside with dense green trees in a mountain landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Stone steps leading uphill through a forested area with lush green foliage.
A group of people working together to build a dock by a lake, carrying concrete blocks and assembling the structure on a small floating platform surrounded by trees and water.
Group of people working together on a landscape project near a body of water, carrying buckets, and shoveling gravel on a sloped area surrounded by trees.
A collection of metal carabiners, some attached to yellow and black fabric pouches, with other climbing hardware scattered around on a surface.
Close-up of metal climbing anchors and quickdraws attached to a rock face, with a person in the blurred background climbing a tree in an outdoor forest setting.
A person rock climbing outdoors using safety gear, including a harness, gloves, and a belay device, with a focus on their face and climbing equipment.
Three people helping a woman carrying a cinder block up a rugged outdoor trail, with rocky cliffs and trees in the background.
A man working outdoors on a dug hole near a tree in a wooded area, holding a large cinder block. There are other tools like a level and trowel nearby.
Children playing and laughing outdoors at a park during an event, with adults in the background near a tent and trees.
A group of people gathered outdoors, dressed in warm clothing, standing in front of a wooden structure with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A display board with metal hooks arranged to look like the numbers 7 3 2 1 4 5 6 8 9 0, a laptop showing an image of a person rock climbing, and a pamphlet with a pen on top, set on a green tablecloth outdoors with a grassy area and trees in the back
A large group of people gathered outdoors on a grassy field with leafless trees in the background, posing for a group photo in front of a white tent and a small wooden structure.
Man chopping wood with an axe in a forest.
Metal staircase leading up a rocky, wooded trail in a forest.
Sign explaining the purpose and usage of a wag bag for human waste disposal, mounted on a wooden post in front of a moss-covered rock wall.
A person installing stone steps on a hillside surrounded by trees and greenery.
Two women standing behind a table draped with a black tablecloth that says "ACCESS FUND Protect America's Climbing". They are under a bright yellow canopy with the words "Protect America’s Climbing" printed on it. The scene is set outdoors near a woo
A table displaying various informational flyers, brochures, and cards related to wildlife conservation, outdoor activities, and local area guides.
Close-up view of a rocky cave ceiling with metal anchors attached for climbing.
People gathering and sitting along a wooded riverside shoreline with a rocky staircase leading up into the forest. Some individuals are carrying buckets and tools, indicating involvement in a community service or cleanup activity.