Make an Impact
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is a non-profit organization (EIN#01-0388818) that is the largest year-round recreation program in the state for adults and children with disabilities. Founded in 1982 by the generous support of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine Adaptive now provides over 3,500 lessons year-round, throughout the state of Maine, for little or no charge, thanks to the support of individuals, businesses, corporations, and foundations that sustain our program every year. Explore a few of the ways you can financially support our mission below or consider signing up to become a volunteer!
Ways to Give a Monetary Donation
If you have any questions, please call our Development Team at (207) 824-2440
Empower Possibility Through Giving
When you give to Maine Adaptive, you do more than provide access to adaptive sports and recreation — you help open doors to connection, confidence, and possibility for individuals with disabilities. Your generosity fuels life-changing experiences, one-on-one support, and a welcoming community where participants can build lasting friendships, develop new skills, and discover their true potential. Together, we can break down barriers and empower people of all abilities to thrive. Your gift makes it possible.With your donation, you’re helping individuals with disabilities embrace a brighter future, filled with independence, fulfillment, and a sense of belonging.
You can mail a check to the following address:
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
PO Box 853
Bethel, ME 04217
A monthly investment in Maine Adaptive will strengthen our programs and will ensure our ability to provide programming for our participants throughout the year. Become a Trailblazer
Giving through your IRA is a tax-smart and simple way to support MASR. If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This allows you to avoid paying income tax on the donated portion of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) — and your gift can count toward satisfying your RMD for the year.
To make a QCD, simply contact your IRA administrator. It’s an easy way to create a lasting impact through your support of Maine Adaptive.
Supporting Maine Adaptive through a Donor Advised Fund is a simple and impactful way to contribute to our mission. To give, recommend a grant to Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation through your DAF provider. Be sure to include our EIN (01-0388818) and indicate if the gift is for a specific program or purpose.
Maine Adaptive partners with DAF Direct to make your gift easy and seamless. To get started, click here.
Every March at Sunday River we hold our biggest fundraiser and community event of the year! Whether as a team member, a sponsor, or an individual who donates – we hope you will consider supporting us and all the adaptive participants in our programs. Interested in getting involved, visit the event page here for more information
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double, or even triple, the impact of your donation to Maine Adaptive.
If your company participates in a matching gifts program, we’re happy to provide a letter with all the necessary donation and tax-exemption details to support your request.
To request a matching gift letter, or if you have any questions about the process, please contact us at 207-824-2440.
Your generosity, combined with your employer’s support, helps us provide life-changing adaptive sports and recreation at no cost to participants, all year long.
Maine Adaptive can accept gifts of stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Please contact the Main Office at (207) 824-2440, ext 1106, to discuss the process of authorizing the transfer of the asset to the Maine Adaptive.
One of the most meaningful ways to support Maine Adaptive is by including us in your will or estate plans. A bequest is a simple, powerful way to ensure that the transformative power of adaptive recreation continues for generations to come.
By naming Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation as a beneficiary in your will, trust, or other planned giving instrument, you are making a lasting commitment to inclusion, independence, and access to the outdoors for individuals with disabilities.
Your legacy gift can take many forms
- A specific dollar amount
- A percentage of your estate
- The remainder of your estate after other obligations are met
- A specific asset, such as real estate or securities
You can designate your bequest to support Maine Adaptive’s general operations or a specific program that is meaningful to you.
Maine Adaptive was created by the generous corporate sponsorship of Sunday River Ski Resort. Since 1982 hundreds of corporations have joined in the support of Maine Adaptive’s mission to provide recreational programming for adults and children with disabilities. Contact us at (207) 824-2440, ext 1106 for more information about becoming a corporate sponsor.
Our Commitment to Our Donors
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is thankful for its donors and understands the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information. We will not sell, share or trade donors; names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. We value our donors and adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights. If you provide us with your postal address or email address, you may receive periodic mailings about Maine Adaptive, our programs, our Annual Fund, or about upcoming events. If you prefer to not receive these mailings, please let us know by sending an email to info@maineadaptive.org or by contacting the Main Office at (207) 824-2440, ext 1106
Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization. Our EIN #01-0388818.