Support the Future of the Rock Island Trail State Park

Missouri Rock Island Trail (MORIT) Inc. dba Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park (FoRIT) is a 501c3 non-profit. All donations are tax deductible.

A Historic Opportunity

Greetings Rock Island Trailblazers,

We stand at the threshold of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape Missouri’s landscape. The development of Rock Island Trail State Park, Missouri’s newest state park which offers a rare chance to be part of something truly historic.

When completed, the Rock Island Trail will connect with the renowned Katy Trail State Park, forming a world-class trail system with the potential to attract visitors from across the nation—and around the globe.

Your support today helps turn this vision into reality.

Why Your Gift Matters

Your contribution is more than a donation—it is a lasting legacy that helps:

Connect Trail Communities
Revitalize historic railroad towns, fostering economic growth and community development along the corridor.
Open Trail Sections
Accelerate progress by bringing new segments of the trail to life—building momentum for future expansion.
Preserve Unique Features
Restore and repurpose iconic railroad structures such as tunnels, trestles, and bridges, ensuring their story lives on.

Ways to Give

• Unrestricted Gifts: Support the highest-priority needs of trail development.
• Restricted Gifts: Direct your donation to a specific community, trail section, or project

Donor Information

Organization: Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc.
dba Friends of Rock Island Trail State Park (FoRIT)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
EIN: 46-5322500
Tax Deductibility: All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
IRS Recognition: In accordance with applicable IRS regulations (IRS Notice 2014)

Stewardship Commitment:
FoRIT ensures all funds are responsibly managed and aligned with donor intent to support trail development and partner communities. FoRIT conducts an annual financial review.

Be Part of Missouri History

Opportunities like this come along once in a lifetime. Together, we can transform a historic rail corridor into a premier state park and national destination.

Join us. Invest in the trail. Leave your legacy.