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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Equip the Front Line Today.

Your donation helps provide critical wildfire response tools and equipment to rural fire departments protecting farms, ranches, livestock, homes, and communities.

Every gift helps strengthen rural wildfire response.

URGENT NEED

When Fire Starts, Equipment Can't Be an Afterthought.

Wildfires move quickly across dry grass and open pasture. The people who respond first need reliable gear before the call comes — not after.

CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL

Choose the Level of Support That Works for You.

Your donation helps provide critical wildfire response tools and equipment to rural fire departments protecting farms, ranches, livestock, homes, and communities.

Whether you give $50 or $2,500, your donation helps put practical tools closer to the front lines.

$50

ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES

Helps provide basic supplies rural responders need during wildfire response.

Most Needed

$150

FIRELINE TOOLS

Helps provide tools used to cut, clear, and hold firelines in rural terrain.

High Impact

$500

FIREFIGHTER GEAR SET

Helps support protective gear for a rural firefighter responding to wildfire conditions.

$1,000

RAPID RESPONSE

Helps strengthen a department's ability to move faster when a wildfire breaks out.

$2,500+

DEPARTMENT SUPPORT

Helps provide larger-scale equipment support for rural and volunteer fire departments.

MAKE YOUR GIFT

Make Your Gift

Your donation helps rural fire departments protect productive land, rural homes, livestock, and the communities that depend on them.

Ready to Give?

Wildfires move quickly across dry grass and open pasture. The people who respond first need reliable gear before the call comes — not after.

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YOUR GIFT CAN HELP PROVIDE

Choose the Level of Support That Works for You.

  • Wildland firefighting gear

  • Fireline tools

  • Department equipment support

  • Protective supplies

  • Rural response resources

  • Rapid response equipment assistance

IMMEDIATE IMPACT

Become a Sustaining Supporter

Wildfire risk does not come once a year. Rural departments need steady support as conditions grow more dangerous. A monthly gift helps the Meriwether Foundation prepare before the next fire season.

$25/mo

Essential Supplies

Helping rural responders fight safer and respond faster.

$50/mo

Tools & Equipment

Tools and field equipment support for rural departments.

$100/mo

Dept. Readiness

Department readiness support ahead of fire season.

$250/mo

Response Leadership

Rural response leadership support across communities.

Rural Priority

We serve departments covering vast areas with limited budgets — not large urban systems.

Practical Tools

Every dollar is directed toward equipment that helps responders in the field.

Land & Food

Protecting farmland and ranchland is protecting America's food supply.

Direct Impact

Support is designed for urgency, practicality, and real-world application.

WHY GIVE?

Why Give to the Meriwether Foundation?

Because rural fire departments are protecting more than buildings. They are protecting the land, livestock, families, and communities behind America's food supply.

  • Mission focused on rural fire departments

  • Support tied to practical wildfire response needs

  • Built around productive land and agricultural communities

  • Designed for direct, tangible impact

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does my donation support?

Your donation helps provide tools, gear, supplies, and equipment support for rural fire departments responding to wildfire threats.

Why focus on rural fire departments?

Rural departments often cover vast areas with limited budgets, small crews, and aging equipment. They are frequently the first line of defense when wildfire threatens farms, ranches, and rural communities.

Can businesses or organizations give?

Yes. Businesses and organizations can donate directly or contact us about partnership opportunities.

Can I make a recurring donation?

Yes. Monthly giving helps provide steady support for rural wildfire response needs year-round.

Can I donate in honor of a firefighter or family member?

Yes. An honorary gift is a meaningful way to support the people and places that matter most to you.

Still have questions?

Reach out through our Contact page and we will be happy to help.

contact us

They Answer the Call. Now It's Our Turn.

Help equip rural fire departments before the next wildfire threatens the land that feeds America.

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