Request Guidelines

Requests must be submitted under these guidelines:

• Requests must be made at least 4 weeks prior to when they must be received/returned.
• All requests must be submitted online or by mail using the official form found below. We do not accept requests or inquiries about status by phone; phone calls will not be returned.
• Your non-profit organization must have a 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. This number must be provided on the request form.
• Requests must include the contact name, phone number, mailing address, and email contact.
• Requests must provide the date of the event and purpose for the fundraising.
• Only one donation request may be made per organization per year.
• Donations will be available for pickup in the Gift Shop during normal business hours after receiving the request. If you prefer your donation to be delivered by mail, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Distribution guidelines:

• All requests will go through the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve Community Relations Office.
• Organizations will receive a maximum of 2 Catoctin Wildlife Preserve General Admission Passes.
• Preference for passes will be given to organizations within Frederick County, MD.
• All requests should be acknowledged within 30 business days.
• Submitting a request does not guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
• Occasionally, special donations may be offered at the discretion of the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve.
• Catoctin Wildlife Preserve will not re-issue any passes that are lost, misplaced or expired. Passes carry no cash value and are non-refundable.
• All passes must be redeemed by the expiration date on the passes and no extension will be provided.