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Your contribution is the heart and soul of our success! Your commitment provides the support we need for successful water quality enhancement, natural areas preservation, and environmental education. This organization, a 501(c)(3), relies on tax-deductible contributions from individuals and the community.

How does my donation support the Conservancy’s mission?

Types of Donations

1. General Donations/Unrestricted gifts – Allows the Conservancy to apply the support to the greatest area of need. Become a valued Sustainer through planned, monthly support.
2. Restricted Donations - Gifts for a specific project like water quality, land acquisition or maintenance, and education.
3. Honorariums - Gift acknowledging an individual/family or a special occasion such as weddings, anniversaries, births, and birthdays.
4. Memorials - Gift in memory of a deceased family member or friend. Consider a personalized memorial plate that will be displayed in the Tribute Garden in Memorial Woods. View the Tribute Plate Request Form.
5. Forever Fund – The Board Designated Endowment held by the Conservancy that will provide support of our mission in perpetuity. In its current stage of growth, all Forever Fund returns are being reinvested.
6. Operating Fund and Maintenance Fund (Endowment at Steuben County Community Foundation) - Income from the funds will be used for the day-to-day operations and property maintenance.
7. Legacy Society Bequests - You have an incredible opportunity! With the generous support of an anonymous donor, a $25,000 grant has been created, of which $1,000 will be donated to us for every new Legacy Society member who joins. Your future commitment will generate a $1,000 gift now! View the bequest form and detailed description.
8. Stock or other securities – Stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can be gifted to CLTLC to eliminate capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
9. Charitable IRA Rollover Gift – Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)** View detailed description and request form.
10. Land or conservation easement donation - A landowner’s gift of property, either as a direct gift, donating through a will, donating a remainder interest, or a conservation easement, will retain the natural qualities, scenic or ecological value, or historic significance forever. Contact us for more information.

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Notes

** Every retired person who has an IRA or other qualified plan must take an annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year from their plan. This distribution is taxable at ordinary income rates; however, the IRS now allows those persons to allocate any portion of their RMD up to a maximum of $100,000 annually to a qualified charity such as the CLTLC.

Our Federal ID # is 35-1835491. Talk to your attorney, tax adviser, and us about any of the gift options.