There are exciting possibilities for your donations to Siskiyou Land Trust.  Along with annual gifts and monthly gifts, many of our supporters are taking advantage of a few tax-savvy ways to give, including gifts from IRAs, gifts of appreciated stock, and testamentary gifts.  These donations are completely changing our outlook on what is possible and enable our donors  to have a greater impact on the causes they support at a lower cost to them.

If you’re 70 1/2 or older, you can join fellow SLT supporters who are making tax-free gifts from their IRAs this Giving Tuesday.  Known as a QCD, these donations are made directly to SLT from your IRA, don’t add to your taxable income, and allow you to meet your required minimum withdrawal for the year.

If you own appreciated stock and don’t want to pay the capital gains tax which would be incurred if you sold it, you can donate it to SLT.  We receive the full value of the stock and you avoid tax.  Additionally, if you itemize deductions, you can likely deduct the full stock value as a charitable contribution.

We know that cash donations might not be right for everyone, but giving a gift in your will or trust costs you nothing today and is a powerful commitment to our work and mission for generations to come.  Click Leaving a Legacy for more about leaving a legacy in your estate.

If you are interested in any of these giving options, please contact us so we can assist you.  Send us an email at siskiyoulandtrust@gmail.com  or leave us a phone message at 530-926-2259.  Someone will reply quickly to explain the benefits and details of the donation you wish to make.

As always, we are grateful for every type of support you provide, whether it is the gift of your time, your sharing our mission with others, or making a financial contribution.  You are at truly at the heart of our success!