You can help ensure the future of America’s beautiful landscapes through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) with The Conservation Fund. A CGA accomplishes two goals—preserving the landscapes you cherish through a gift to the Fund and retaining income through fixed payments to you or your loved ones. A portion of the payments may be tax-free, and you will be entitled to a charitable income tax deduction. Contact us for current rates and deductions.
Try our gift annuity calculator to estimate your annuity payments and tax deductions.
Designating a planned gift to The Conservation Fund is a creative way to give charitably while meeting other personal, family or financial needs.
Bequests
Including The Conservation Fund in your will or trust gives you the maximum flexibility to continue using your assets during your lifetime.
Click here to learn more about our Legacy Club and view sample bequest language.
Charitable Gift Annuities
You can support the work of The Conservation Fund now and enjoy secure, fixed payments for life with a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA).
A CGA accomplishes two goals—preserving the landscapes you cherish through a gift to the Fund and retaining income through fixed payments to you or your loved ones. A portion of the payments may be tax-free, and you will be entitled to a charitable income tax deduction. Contact us for current rates and deductions.
Try our gift annuity calculator to estimate your annuity payments and tax deductions.
Life Insurance or Retirement Assets
You can also make The Conservation Fund the beneficiary of your retirement plan, bank account or brokerage account.
Real Estate
The Fund’s experts in real estate markets, portfolio management and tax policies will help you convert real estate—land, homes and commercial buildings—into capital for conservation.
Donor Advised Funds
If you have a Donor Advised Fund within a community foundation, a banking institution or another entity, consider directing grants to support the work of The Conservation Fund.
Making a planned gift to The Conservation Fund helps you create a lasting impact for the people and the wildlife of our country. The Legacy Club recognizes the generosity of our friends who have chosen to include The Conservation Fund in their estate plans or who have made life income gifts with us. We thank these generous donors and hope they inspire you to make a difference for future generations by designating a planned gift to the Fund.
If you have provided for The Conservation Fund in your will or trust or created a life income gift, we invite you to be recognized as a member of the Legacy Club.
Please contact:
Stacy Hosler
Development Program Manager
(703)908-5805
shosler@conservationfund.org.
"I give The Conservation Fund, a Nonprofit Corporation, incorporated in Maryland, and having its principal offices at 1655 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209, the sum of $ __________ (or alternately, _____ percent of the residuary of my estate), for its general purposes to protect the nation’s land and water resources."
The Conservation Fund’s tax identification number is: 52-1388917.
What makes The Conservation Fund different from other environmental organizations? For nearly 25 years, we have recognized that communities are often forced to choose between economic benefits – local jobs, revenues for the community – and the environment. We help people find ways to combine both – to balance economic and environmental priorities, use limited resources more effectively and make better places for future generations to live, work and play.
We have 8 consecutive years as the nation’s top-rated environmental charity. Because of your support, our distinctive model has yielded unmatched results:
In 2010, we plan to intensify our efforts to leave America’s legacy – our outdoors – better and stronger for future generations. Your support will make this possible.
Conservation takes teamwork. The members of the Fund’s new Cornerstone Society are a special group of individuals who have invested long-term in our conservation efforts by making gifts of $500 or more for five years or longer.
Through generous and sustained giving, these donors have become the cornerstone of The Conservation Fund’s success, enabling us to protect America’s land legacy every day. To celebrate the impact these donors continue to make, we are inaugurating them as the charter members of our Cornerstone Society. Together, we can save—and enhance—the places you love.
To acknowledge your special commitment as a member of the Cornerstone Society, we will recognize you in the following ways:
Per your wishes, your name will be listed in our annual report and on our web site
Advance notice of Fund receptions, events and seminars
Special invitations to visit project sites that you have helped to protect
Personal visits from a member of our senior staff
Letters from the President outlining thoughts on conservation today
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For the past 25 years, The Conservation Fund has been America’s partner in conservation, protecting more than 6.5 million acres.
But there is much more to do.
Your support allows us to continue to save America’s wild havens and working lands, invest in sustainable small businesses and help communities plan for growth.
From a one-time donation to gifts of estate, there are a number of ways you can contribute to our mission. Invest in your country and your community today with a tax deductible donation.
Our dual charter balances environmental protection with community and economic development—providing a win for all of America. With the highest program allocation (97%) and lowest fundraising costs (1%) in our field, we know how to maximize your donation. We consistently earn top rankings for efficiency by review groups such as Charity Navigator and the American Institute of Philanthropy.
"The Conservation Fund has earned our fifth consecutive 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only 5% of the charities we rate have received at least 5 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that The Conservation Fund consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates The Conservation Fund from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust."
Start the year off right--pledge to make a difference. And don't keep it to yourself. Invite a friend to take the pledge as well!
There are many ways to demonstrate what conservation means to you, your family and to future generations. Here are a few suggestions, or you can personalize your pledge.
Our weekend camping trip began with our E-Pod (Escape Pod) filled with our gear, food, bikes and two hard shell kayaks. We arrived on Saturday night at Beverly Beach Campground just south of Lincoln City, Oregon. Our evening meal was crowned with a cozy campfire, stars, playing guitar and serenading to the little critters darting in and out of our campsite. The next morning began with a stroll on the beach with camera in tow. Photographing beach artifacts, birds, dogs, children and adults at play in the surf along the way, sure made wonderful morning entertainment. Devils Punch Bowl's surf was up and the surfboarders rode the waves like chariot rider's lurching forward behind wild white horses racing to the shore.
We explored the tide pools and rocks on the beach and watched the birds dart in and out for their tasty morsels. As we made our way up the long stairs to the top of the park’s access road, the blue sky and ocean beckoned us to return. With a mission in mind and a right turn at the last stair, we meandered through a quiet beach community with neighborly homes and gardens. A very large overgrown hedge uttered word's "Don't just pass by, come on in… grab a hammer and some nails to give me a hand!" The hedge turned out to actually be a retired fireman/contractor's disguise for luring in unsuspecting passer-bys. Anyone was welcome to help him complete the lovely beach house he had been working on for three years. After an hour visit and tour of the premises, with no new nails pounded, our growling bellies urged us to bid farewell... with a promise of return with our own work belts.
The hike back to camp gave us ample time to reflect that we had easily walked about six miles. No wonder we were famished. A tasty brunch off our camp stove, packed and loaded gear and a drive up to Siletz Bay, had us in our kayaks in less than two hours.
The Pacific Ocean’s tide was incoming to Siletz Bay. We timed it so as to ride the rising tide up the river, to aid our paddle a half-a-mile upstream. A right turn at the old wood sided house, per the moorage owner, fed us into the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The day became even more glorious as the deer danced along the shoreline, eagles, herons and other feathered friends popped up in flight. The flora and fauna of the refuge competed in their beauty pageant. The colors of the day became more brilliant from the afternoon light, as the sun lowered to the ocean's horizon.
The wind increased as we exited the refuge on the south side, under the bridge, into Siletz Bay. The small white caps kicked up with salt spray, while we pulled hard with paddles, more determined to cross the mile or so of the bay, rather than back track the four miles we had already paddled from the dock. Our intent was to full circle the area surrounding the bridge. When we reached the Siletz River opening, the wind and tide were in our favor and gave us a leisurely ride back to the launching ramp. Loading the kayaks on the E-Pod, my husband and I decided that we had earned our ice cream and headed into town for our favorite flavors. Certainly, this was a delicious way to end our weekend E-Pod adventure... knowing we would be back for more another day, before summer's end.
- Jadia W., Vancouver, WA
3M Company
ACE INA Foundation
Allegro Enterprises, LLC
Allen & Company Incorporated
Allied Capital Partners, Inc.
Altria Group, Inc.
American Chemistry Council
American Forest & Paper Association
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
Apache Corporation
Arch Chemicals, Inc.
Arch Coal, Inc.
Ashland Inc.
Avista Utilities
Bass Pro Shops, Inc.
Bayer Corporation
Bear Naked
Bella Figura Letterpress Invitations
Bellock Construction, Inc.
Bielinski Homes
BP PLC
Brown Investment Advisory & Trust Company
Burger King Corp.
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
Cambrex Corporation
Cambridge Systematics
Cargill, Incorporated
Carr Clifton Photography
Centex Homes
Central Vermont Public Service
Chevron Corporation
Chicago Title Insurance Company
Chico's FAS, Inc.
Cockrell Foundation
ConocoPhillips Inc.
CONSOL Energy Inc.
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
CP Chemical
CSX Corporation
Dallas Safari Club
Dell Computer Corporation
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dynamac Corp.
E.I. duPont de Nemours & Company
Eastman Kodak Company
e-Blue Horizons, LLC.
Ecosystem Investment Partners, LLC
Edison Electric Institute
EDSA
Entergy Corporation
Entrix, Inc.
Environmental Banc & Exchange, LLC
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Exelon Corporation
ExxonMobil Corporation
Falls Agency
Flatiron Asset Management, LLC
Florida Rock Industries, Inc.
Forest Investment Associates
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
Gaiam, Inc.
General Communication, Inc.
General Mills, Inc.
Georgia Power Company
Gershman Brown & Associates, Inc.
Giaronomo Productions
Glatfelter Company
Goetze's Candy Company, Inc.
Goldman Sachs & Company
Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan, LLP
Green Diamond Resource Company
Guest Services, Inc.
Harris Interactive
Hausbeck Pickle Company
Heritage Properties, Inc.
Hollier & Associates
Hyatt Regency Chicago
IBM
International Paper Company
Johnson & Johnson
Khronos, LLC
Lafarge North America
Land Rover Portland
Last Minute Deals
Legg Mason, Inc.
Lexus Corporation
Linea Architects, P.C.
Lyme Forest Fund, L.P.
Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC
Marriott International, Inc.
MeadWestvaco Corporation
Michelin North America
Minardos Group
Mindshare Interactive Campaigns LLC
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Mississippi Power Company
Mitchell Hurst Jacobs & Dick, LLP
Monsanto Company
Morgan Terry
Moyes Storey Law Offices
My Investment Co., Ltd.
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NBC Universal
New Jersey Natural Gas
NiSource Incorporated
Occidental International Corporation
Outdoor Adventure Sales
Peabody Energy
Philadelphia Eagles
Pollack Architecture
Potlatch Corporation
PPL Corporation
Rainbow River Ranch, LLC
Rayonier Inc.
Reid & Company Executive Search, LLC
Resource Management Service, LLC
Revett Silver Company
Riverview Plantation, Inc.
Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc.
Rosemore, Inc.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Rust Insurance Agency
Shawnee Peak at Pleasant Mountain
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Slash Bar Land Company
Sony Corporation of America
Southern Company
Springs Global US, Inc.
Stanhagen Consulting, LLC
SunTrust Bank
Tengelmann Group of Germany
The Breakers
The Coca-Cola Company
The Dow Chemical Company
The Landwell Company
The North Face
The Sustainable Land Fund
The Timberland Company
The Westervelt Company
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
TPG Capital
Training Resources Group, Inc.
TransCanada Pipeline U.S.A. Ltd.
Travelocity.com
TriNet
Triton Container International Limited
U-Haul International, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc.
United Talent Agency
United Technologies Corporation
UPM/Blandin Paper Company
Vulcan Materials Company
Wagner Forest Management, Ltd.
Weyerhaeuser Company
Wiedenbach-Brown
William McDonough & Partners, P.L.C.
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, Inc.
Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
World Class Charters, Inc.
Yale Electric Sales Company, Inc.
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There are so many favorite destinations, I have a hard time picking one. I must say that the Blue Ridge Mts. have to be my favorite because I have been there with my sister, my children and my grandson and we have had such special times there. Coming from the Gulf of Mexico coast which is a beautiful regional destination, I'm reluctant to say there is another that is my favorite. In spite of that, I have to say that the reaction of my eleven year old grandson when we ascended the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of my happiest memories. He couldn't believe how beautiful the mountain views were and how wildlife roamed about so close to the humans. There were deer, rabbits and more. He was in awe of the beauty and magnificance of nature.(His younger sister went the following year and saw a bear. I regret that I wasn't on that trip to see her joy and amazement.)
My father was from east Texas and my son owns property near the Pineywoods forest. My grandfather worked in a sawmill in the early and mid 1930's and I have been to the Texas Forestry Museum in Lufkin,my father's birthplace. This area is among my favorite destinations as well as having a sentimental attraction to me. I feel fortunate to have so many places I like to visit as well as appreciating the beauty of the place where I live. I live in Mobile, AL. The wonder of the gulf, Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and the Delta never cease to amaze me.
- Judith A., Mobile, AL
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