Help Us Close the Funding Gap at 52nd Street
Thank You! With the support of our many donors and a generous gift from the Boise Exchange Club, FACTS met its Phase One matching goal. Help us raise $112,290 by August 1, 2027, to secure federal funding for bridge construction.
The Foundation for Ada/Canyon Trail Systems, Inc. (FACTS) partnered with Garden City and Ada County to secure a $2,181,000 federal grant from COMPASS to construct a new pedestrian bridge over the Boise River between 52nd Street and Plantation Island. To use the federal funds, FACTS must raise local matching funds of $130,000 in two payments.
Our Phase One payment of $17,710 will match bridge design funding and is due no later than August 1, 2026.
UPDATE – THANK YOU!!!
As of June 3, thanks to our many donors and a major donation from the Boise Exchange Club, we met our Phase One match requirement of $17,710, enabling Ada County to access federal funds for bridge design.
FACTS will now focus on our Phase Two payment of $112,290 that will match bridge construction funding and is due by August 1, 2027.
We need YOUR help to raise the match and bridge the gap! Every dollar you give unlocks nearly $17 in federal funds already waiting to be spent.
Your entire donation supports the bridge fund. FACTS is staffed entirely by volunteers, has no paid employees and very low overhead.
Click here or on the button at left to make a donation via PayPal to help FACTS Bridge the Gap in the Boise River Greenbelt in Garden City, Idaho.
Donate Online
FACTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible. To make a secure online donation, click the Donate button above and complete your gift through PayPal.
After donating, you’ll have the opportunity to provide your email or mailing address so we can send you an acknowledgment of your contribution.
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Donate by Check
Make your check payable to FACTS and write “Bridge” on the memo line.
Mail your donation to:
FACTS Inc
PO Box 247
Nampa, ID 83653-0247
Please include your return address so we can send you a written acknowledgment of your gift.
Donate Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Support the bridge project through your Donor-Advised Fund using FACTS’ EIN:
82-0418421
Questions about donating through a DAF or another giving method?
Contact FACTS Vice President William Mullane at [email protected].
Every Gift Moves Us Forward
The Greenbelt along the Boise River offers a safe, scenic pathway with few interruptions or detours. Unfortunately, there is a significant gap on the south side of the river between 52nd Street and Remington in Garden City, forcing users to take a half-mile detour (right) through a neighborhood dotted with a mix of residences and businesses, with motorized traffic and no sidewalks or pathways. Click to learn more about why we need the 52nd Street Bridge.
The project aims to enhance safety, efficiency, connectivity, and travel times for users on both sides of the river. It will provide travelers with a safe, scenic route to and from various public facilities, including the new Park at Expo and the adjacent Athletic Club Boise Soccer Stadium, Hawks Stadium, the Fairgrounds, and Garden City Hall and Library, and all of the parks and recreation areas along the Greenbelt from Boise to Eagle and points west.
HOW FACTS IS PARTICIPATING: The FACTS Board of Directors established a special trust fund into which all donations in support of the bridge will be deposited. The trust fund prohibits any expenditures except for the completion of the Bridge Project. It is worth noting that ALL FACTS members are volunteers, including private citizens and representatives from Idaho cities, counties, and transportation organizations. FACTS does not have a single paid employee, meaning ALL of your donation will support the design and construction of the 52nd Street Bridge
WHAT ARE THE DONOR BENEFITS: You will become a contributor to a much-needed project that will benefit all users of the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt has been a source of civic pride and accomplishment for 35 years. Because FACTS is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation, your donation will qualify as an income tax deduction. The FACTS Board’s resolution on the bridge fund is available here.
FACTS DONATION COMMITTEE: FACTS is grateful to all of its members for their help in making this project a reality and for their assistance in raising funds. We would like to give a special shout-out to the following members of our Fundraising Committee:
- Judy Peavy Derr, Fundraising Chairperson
Among her many accomplishments, Judy is a past Ada County Commissioner and the former President of FACTS. FACTS is thrilled that Judy graciously agreed to put her years of experience and important relationships to use in leading the effort to raise matching funds for the 52nd Street Bridge Project. - Hannah Anderson, Graphic Design, Marketing, and Project Management
Hannah volunteered to bring her skills as a Project Manager, Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer to FACTS’ fundraising effort. Hannah graduated from Boise State with an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Business Administration.
Hannah is a dedicated and versatile professional with a proven track record in strategic communication, project management, and graphic design. Experienced in leading initiatives that elevate brand reputation, enhance support, and drive engagement. Accomplished in crafting purposeful messaging and designing impactful marketing materials aligned with strategic goals. Skilled in end-to-end project management, team collaboration, and executing high-quality work on time and within budget, all while maintaining alignment with organizational goals. - William Mullane, VP of FACTS and Member of the Donation Committee
Bill’s passion for pathways and cycle commuting led to his long-term membership in FACTS and the Garden City Parks and Waterways Committee. Bill worked closely with Garden City, Ada County and COMPASS to find and fund a solution to the dangerous detour at 52nd Street in Garden City. He is now committed to helping FACTS raise the local matching funds needed for Ada County to draw from a $2M federal grant that will fund design and construction of the 52nd Street Bridge.
