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The Pierce & Lampman Birkie Trail Fund

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Overview

The Pierce & Lampman Birkie Trail Fund

Purpose: Supports preservation and maintenance of the iconic American Birkebeiner "Birkie" Trail system.

Focus Area: Trail stewardship, grooming, and maintenance

Background: Established by longtime Birkie participants Richard Pierce and Sandy Lampman as the lead gift to seed the fund. The Birkebeiner Trail is at the heart of ABSF events and provides a venue for all to live an active outdoor lifestyle.

Maintenance Context:

  • The Birkie crew spends approximately 1,600 hours annually grooming and maintaining the trail system

  • Annual maintenance costs estimated at $828,217 (varies by weather)

  • Maintenance includes: brushing, mowing, erosion control, clearing rocks, lighting, signage, plowing, plus equipment and tools
  • Types of Gifts Accepted:

  • Planned gifts: bequest in a will, charitable remainder trust

  • Outright gifts: cash, stock, property, IRA required minimum distribution (RMD)
  • Membership Benefit: Donors of $1,000 or more become de facto members of the Birkie Legacy Circle and receive race day bibs with distinctive gold Birkie Legacy Circle shield logo

    Organization: Foundation for the Endowment of the American Birkebeiner, EIN 81-1350039

    Contact: Louise Droessler (Development Director, louise.droessler@birkie.com, 608-843-8451) or Ben Popp (Executive Director, ben.popp@birkie.com, 715-558-3091)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    recreation

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