Kentucky Ornithological Society

Donate to KOS

There are several ways to support KOS and its work. They include:

  • Monetary donations - We accept checks, cash, Paypal and major credit cards. See below for more information.
  • Donate your time - If you'd like to volunteer some time to help KOS acheive its goals, please visit the Contact Us page for a list of email addresses. You can contact the KOS inbox or one of the board members for assistance.
  • Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards Program - If you have a Kroger Plus Card and want your use of the card to benefit KOS, that is now possible. For more information and instructions on how to do it, please read this message from KOS Treasurer Steve Kistler.

Monetary Donations

Your Monetary donations support our endowments, research programs and conservation efforts. We can apply your donation to our area of greatest need, or you can select a specific fund to support.

We encourage you to use the secure online payment options below to donate to KOS. To donate online, select your preferred recipient below and click the Donate button for that choice.

If you are not able to use our online option, please see our Alternate Payment Method at the bottom of this page.

Greatest Need

Your donatation to the area of greatest need will be applied to one or more of the funds below, or to the KOS general funds, and used where it is needed the most.

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Anne L. Stamm Avian Education Fund

Support educators and programs that teach young people about avifauna in Kentucky.
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Burt Monroe, Jr., Avian Research Fund

Fund grants that support basic science research related to ornithology.
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Gordon Wilson Fund

Assist with the publication costs of The Kentucky Warbler, finance and publish ornithological research, and fund fellowships and scholarships.
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Virginia and Wendell Kingsolver Scholarship Fund

Help pay tuition for a young birder from Kentucky to attend an American Birding Association Young Birder Summer Camp.
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Alternate Payment Method

If you are not able to use our online payment option, you can instead use our KOS Membership Application / Donor Form to make your donations. Mailing instructions and donation options are provided on the form. Please return your completed form and your check to us by mail.