Did You Know? • A Planned Gift is one of the most impactful ways you can support The Nature Conservancy’s critical conservation work. • You can Direct Your Gift to be used at a place or for a program that matters to you (such as a state or country). By completing a Bequest Information Form provided by TNC you can express your preferences and TNC can better understand your intentions for your gift. There are many ways to give a gift other than those made by check or credit card, each with different features and benefits: • One of the easiest ways to give to TNC is through your Will or Revocable Living Trust , or by naming TNC as a beneficiary to your Life Insurance. Bequests to TNC are free from federal estate tax. • By giving Gifts of Stock to TNC, you avoid tax on the gain and your charitable contribution deduction is equal to the full fair market value of the stock. • Through various charitable Life-Income arrangements, you receive steady income and a charitable tax deduction. The income is paid to you and/or a loved one for life, after which the principal is used by TNC. • In addition to naming TNC as a beneficiary of your retirement account, if you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA .
To make a gift of any kind to The Nature Conservancy is an act of generosity. To make a long-term gift—one derived from the work of a lifetime—is to make a lasting difference. Whether you are starting your career or beginning to think about life after the 9 to 5, actively planning your present and future goals is important for everyone.
We know these gifts can seem—and sometimes are— complex, but they don’t have to be. The Nature Conservancy has Gift Planning Specialists who are happy to meet with you and your professional advisors to explore the best choice for you and your goals. To speak with someone, contact the Missouri office at 314-968-1105.
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