Ways to Support
The Palmer Land Trust

Support of the Palmer Land Trust is a statement of your commitment to local land preservation efforts and the wildlife it shelters.  Your contribution is vital to meeting the preservation goals we all share.  Annual or singular donations to The Palmer Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, qualify as charitable contributions on your income tax statement.  Please contact us for additional information on these topics.  Thank you for your generosity.

1. Become a Member via an Annual Donation  Print, fill out, and send the completed Membership Form with your donation.  

   ~ Checks should be made out to Palmer Land Trust and sent in with your membership form.

   ~ Credit cards can be used at the following link:   Online donation to Palmer Land Trust

2. Matching Gift Programs  Many employers match donation dollars, doubling the effectiveness of a donation.  Please check with your employer when making a gift to Palmer Land Trust, complete the necessary paperwork, and notify the office of the expected match.

3. Special Occasion Gifts  Celebrate individual birthdays or family events such as weddings or anniversaries.  We notify the individual and/or family members and acknowledge the donor. 

4. Memorial Gifts  Remember or honor a special person with a donation to Palmer Land Trust in their name. We notify the individual and/or family members and acknowledge the donor.

5. Gifts of Securities or Appreciated Assets.  Complete the Stock Transfer Form and submit it to your stock broker.  Notify Palmer Land Trust via fax (719.634.0657) or email director_AT_palmerlandtrust.org (replace _AT_ with @) of the impending transfer. 

6. Real Estate Property that the Land Trust may trade or sell to acquire conservation land.  Please contact the Executive Director at 719.632.3236  or director_AT_palmerlandtrust.org (replace _AT_ with @) prior to taking any action.

7. Contributions of Other Property  Examples include office equipment, office supplies, and computer hardware.

8. Planned Gifts One method is to name The Palmer Land Trust as a beneficiary of a paid in full life insurance policy.  In this example, the donor receives a tax deduction for the cash value of the policy at the time of donation.  These gifts differ from other donations in size and consequence. They offer useful estate and gift tax deductions while securing a dependable source of income for the donor at the same time. These vehicles enable individuals to utilize a portion of their financial resources, especially appreciated assets, for conservation initiatives while minimizing their tax exposure. The choice of options and particular details are tailored to the specific goals, income needs, tax conditions, and estate planning perspectives of participating individuals.