Give to HMI:
Help Us Change the Lives of Young People

When nature and minds meet, our students discover their best selves. A gift to HMI, in any amount or form, brings our mission to the next generation of young people who seek to be inspired by the natural world. 

Other Ways To Give

As an IRS-qualified public charity, HMI is elibigle for grant recommendations from donor-advised funds (DAF) such as Fidelity Charitable. Simply select High Mountain Institute in your DAF portal and we will be notified of your contribution. 

Contact development@hminet.org for bank wire transfer instructions.

Checks can be made out to High Mountain Institute and mailed to:

Development Office
High Mountain Institute
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461

If you wish to make a gift of securities, please have your broker contact development@hminet.org to obtain transfer directions.

Donate cryptocurrency to HMI through Every.org

Join our forest of Evergreen Donors! Recurring gifts support HMI all year long. Set up a a monthly or annual recurring gift online.

Many companies match the charitable giving efforts of their employees, which can double or even triple the amount of your gift. Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program and what steps needed to be taken to maximize your support.

Giving Opportunities

All gifts to the High Mountain Institute, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are tax deductible. We remain grateful for all of the ways our community helps HMI deliver such meaningful educational opportunities.

Have questions about making a gift to HMI? Contact Ray McGaughey, Director of Development and Semester 15 alumnus, at rmcgaughey@hminet.org or (719) 486-8200 x109. 

Meet the Development Team

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Ray McGaughey

Director of Development