Through the generosity of our donors, RMI has the opportunity to "think"—to research whole-systems energy solutions. Client engagements give us the opportunity to "do"—to test our solutions in the real world. Be among these people and contribute to RMI.
There are many ways to donate to RMI. Visit our Financials page to learn more about how we manage our annual budget, and Where Your Money Goes to learn how the Institute spends our revenue.
Make an immediate, unrestricted contribution to support RMI's most critical work. Unrestricted contributions will be used wherever they are most needed at the time.
By giving a recurring gift, you join other RMI Sustainers who help form a predictable source of income for RMI to help the world get off oil and fossil fuel-generated electricity. It’s quick and easy to set up a monthly or quarterly gift with a credit card. Or, download our Automated Account Deduction Form to set up a monthly transfer from your bank account.
Make a gift in someone's honor or in the memory of a departed loved one. A memorial fund can also be made in the memory of a departed loved one. Many people have chosen to support RMI in this very personal way.
Help share details about RMI's work with those who are in a position to drive change in the world by giving a one-year gift subscription to RMI's Solutions Journal.
During November and December, you can make a donation to RMI as a holiday gift to a friend or family member. We will send each recipient a special holiday greeting card so they know of your thoughtful gift. They will also receive a one-year subscription to RMI’s Solutions Journal.
Have a PayPal account? Click here to make a gift to RMI via PayPal.
Your gift could be matched dollar for dollar! Many companies offer matching gift programs that will double or even triple a donation's value. Check with your employer to find out if your company will match your contribution to RMI.
RMI is a member of Earth Share, a Washington DC-based organization that manages workplace-giving campaigns for national environmental charities, just as the United Way raises funds for its health and human service charities. Through Earth Share, employees can have a chosen amount automatically deducted from each paycheck to support any Earth Share member organizations, including RMI. Federal employees can also contribute to RMI through the Combined Federal Campaign. Contact us at develop@rmi.org or (970) 927-3851 to find out how to sign up an employer.
Learn how to give a gift of stock to RMI. Contact us at develop@rmi.org or call (970) 927-3851 for our brokerage account information to transfer a gift of stock to RMI.
Write your check to Rocky Mountain Institute and mail to:
Rocky Mountain Institute
2317 Snowmass Creek Road
Snowmass CO 81654
Non-cash items such as real estate, products, or services are also welcome.
RMI would like to give special thanks to BuildingGreen for their generous in-kind donation. 
BuildingGreen is very pleased to extend to Rocky Mountain Institute staff complimentary access to BuildingGreen Suite. BuildingGreen and our founder, Alex Wilson, have a long history of association with RMI, including coauthoring the text, Green Development: Integrating Ecology and Real Estate. We greatly admire RMI's highly transformative work over more than three decades, and we look forward to following its continued influence in the energy and environmental fields.
Since 2002, 1% for the Planet has inspired members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In return, this growing alliance of companies is given the opportunity not only to see their self-worth rise, but their net worth climb as well.
RMI would like to thank the following 1% for the Planet Partners:
Repreve by Unifi
Heidi Hat
Drive Current
InfoStructure
Anatomy Now, LLC
The National Solutions Council brings together friends of Rocky Mountain Institute who are committed to understanding, supporting, and promoting RMI’s work to create transformational change for the next generation.
The RMI Legacy Society was formed to honor those individuals who remember Rocky Mountain Institute with their gift of a bequest or other planned gift in their will or estate plan. Contact us at develop@rmi.org or (970) 927-3851 to learn how to become a member of the RMI Legacy Society, or to let us know that you have remembered RMI with a planned gift.
Make a pledge to support RMI's work.
Taking advantage of the provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 may be a great way for you to support Rocky Mountain Institute. The law allows you to make a charitable transfer from your IRA directly to RMI without paying income tax on the withdrawal.
Contact RMI's Development Team at develop@rmi.org or call 970 927-3851 if you are interested in sponsoring an internship at RMI.
Contributions to RMI's endowment provide the Institute with perpetual income to support its work. RMI's endowment is small but growing, and the principal will never be depleted. Please contact us at develop@rmi.org or call (970) 927-3851 for more information.
RMI's Tax ID number is 74-2244146.
Please contact us at develop@rmi.org or call (970) 927-3851 with questions.