Ways to Support Your Park
Pleasant Grove Heritage Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is funded solely by donations. Thank you for your ongoing support.
Stewardship & Legacy
Legacy Steward – $50,000+
Name listed on Special Donor park sign
Personalized Memorial Picnic Bench or Table
Dedicated social media and newsletter feature
Listed on the website Donor Recognition List
Annual Listing on Park sign
Receive monthly newsletter
Land Guardian – $15,000 - $49,999
Personalized Memorial Picnic Bench or Table
Dedicated social media and newsletter feature
Listed on the website Donor Recognition List
Annual Listing on Park sign
Receive monthly newsletter
Conservation Champion – $5,000 - $14,999
Dedicated social media and newsletter feature
Listed on the website Donor Recognition List
Annual Listing on Park sign
Receive monthly newsletter
Habitat Supporter – $500 - $4,999
Listed on the website Donor Recognition List
Annual Listing on Park sign
Receive monthly newsletter
Community Partner- $50 - $499
Annual Listing on Park sign
Receive monthly newsletter
Friend of the Park
Receive monthly newsletter
Online
Our secure online donation form via PayPal makes it easy to give — and you’ll receive an email receipt right after your contribution.
You can mail a check to PO Box 56, Lisbon, IA 52253.
Please make the check out to Pleasant Grove Heritage Park, Inc.
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs for employees — meaning your donation to Pleasant Grove Heritage Park (a 501c3 non profit corporation) could go twice as far at no extra cost to you. Check with your employer or HR department to see if your gift qualifies.
Legacy Gifts
By including Pleasant Grove Heritage Park in your estate plans, you can ensure this place you love continues to thrive for generations to come.
Donor Recognition
Ann Opatz - grant applications, Facebook
Steve McElmeel - mow crew, trees, pond maintenance, barn restoration coordinator
Robert & Maranne Zahorik - mow crew, photos, trees
Tom Apel - mow crew, tree work, building
Becky Hess - Historic Preservation grants
Greg Butteris - gazebo concrete pads
Mike McElmeel - mowers, prairie planting
Colene McElmeel - park toys, Geocache
Chris Somers McElmeel - park toys
Jenny McElmeel Bryant/Cary Bryant - park toys, gazebo benches
Michele McElmeel/Ron Pierce - web site, Facebook/Instagram, trees
Lauren McElmeel - website creation
(Cummulative)
Conservation Champion $5,000 - $14,999
Ken and Ann Opatz
Dennis Allard
Steve and Joyce Fairley
Robert and Marianne Zahorik
Alliant Energy Foundation
Big Grove For Good
Caterpillar Foundation
In Kind Contributions
Habitat Supporter $500 - $4,999
Grandchildren of John B. and Ella Meyers
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission Grant for the Barns
Linn County Grant for the Park
Land Guardian $15,000 - $49,999
In Kind Contributions
Legacy Steward $50,000+
Steve McElmeel
In Kind Contributions
In Kind Contributions
Be Original 4-H Club & Andy Light - tree planting (2025, 2026)
Frances Owen - prairie restoration
Lisbon High School Student Council - spread wood mulch (2025, 2026)
Lisbon High School Industrial Technology Class - bird houses (2026)