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Ways To Give

There are many ways to support the Conservancy

The Conservancy helps preserve plants, animals and natural habitats all over the Peninsula.

By joining the Conservancy today, you will be welcomed into a family of dedicated individuals committed to saving open spaces on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Discover the many ways to make a donation.

Naming and Endowment

Naming opportunities and endowment gifts will forever recognize your family or a loved one for helping to save rare Californian coastal habitat.
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Planned Giving

Enable you to leave a lasting legacy
Find out how

Other Ways to Give

You can make a Tribute Gift, a Matching Gift or Gifts of Stock.
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In-Kind Contributions

Help fulfill our wish list of needed equipment and supplies
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Naming and Endowment

  • Naming Opportunities

    By naming a trail or a scenic point on a preserve, you’ll help to save some of the most important lands in California. Show your appreciation or create a legacy for a loved one with a meaningful naming opportunity on a trail or scenic point. These significant recognition features are a rare opportunity to leave a lasting impression on this beautiful part of the world. If you would like to pursue naming a special place for your loved one, please contact Development and Communications Director Melissa Foster at (310) 541-7613 ext 202 or email: mfoster@pvplc.org.

  • Endowment Contributor

    As an Endowment contributor, you’ll provide ongoing resources for land protection and restoration on the Peninsula. The Conservancy’s first endowment gift was made by Arthur and Jeanne Hadley in 2015. The Hadleys particularly liked the fund would be forever invested, and would provide spendable funds from the interest earned on the investment. They liked the idea of providing ongoing support in perpetuity.

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What is Planned Giving?

Planned giving is a win-win approach to philanthropic donations that supports The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy and can benefit you now or in the future. Have you ever made a vehicle donation to benefit your favorite charity? If you have, you know that transferring assets is easy and it can provide tax benefits as well. Simply put, “planned giving” is the transfer of assets to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy during your lifetime or as part of your estate plan. This forward-thinking approach to giving is “planned” because often these assets are not liquid, have tax consequences and are generally transferred via a will or other written means.

  • IT’S EASY.

    Planned giving is easy to do and you don’t have to be wealthy to do it. Whether it is naming your favorite charity in your will or trust for a modest amount, or listing the Conservancy as a beneficiary of your retirement savings, or a gift of house and property, there is an easy option that is right for you.

  • IT CAN INVOLVE ASSETS YOU MIGHT NEVER THINK OF

    A life insurance policy. Real estate. Stocks. Business holdings. A checking or savings account. These are all assets that can be leveraged in planned gifts.

  • IT CAN GENERATE AN INCOME STREAM.

    In return for the donation of real estate, stocks or other assets, you can receive a series of regular payments.

  • IT CAN PROVIDE GENEROUS TAX BENEFITS.

    Depending upon the type of gift, short-term and/or long-term tax benefits may apply. Donors at a variety of income levels can benefit. Be sure to consult with your financial or estate planner for more specifics.

  • IT CAN WORK IN TANDEM WITH OTHER FAMILY PRIORITIES.

    Planned giving is not an “all or nothing” option. Gifts can exist side-by-side with other beneficiaries and personal priorities.

  • IT IS LONG REMEMBERED.

    Designating a planned gift automatically makes you a member of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Golden Poppy Heritage Circle. Golden Poppy Heritage Circle members receive recognition in publications and receive invitations to special events. In addition to the satisfaction of making a meaningful gift, most planned gifts have immediate and/or long-term tax benefits. The chart below can help you find the type of gift that is right for you. Consult with your financial advisor or estate planner and join the the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy’s Golden Poppy Heritage Circle today.

Planned Giving At A Glance

Donor Profile
How it Works
Benefits to Donors
Suggested Gift Type
Donors at any age or income level
Gift of any amount through a will, trust, life insurance policy or IRA
Estate tax benefits
Bequest
Donors of any age, most often middle-aged Good for complex or appreciated assets
A gift of cash in return for varisable payments (% of gift) Upon passing, remainder is distributed to the Conservancy
Annual income that can adjust over time; act as hedge against inflation May avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets Income tax charitable deduction in year of gift
Charitable Remainder Trust
Older donors who want to help the Conservancy and have liquid assets (such as stocks, CDs, savings accounts) Middle-age donors who want to provide income for their parents or others
A gift of cash or stock in return for fixed payments to the donor for life Upon passing, remainder is distributed to the Conservancy
Security of fixed income for life Knowledge it is guaranteed by organization Income tax charitable deduction in year of gift
Charitable Gift Annuity
Older donors who own their own homes
A gift of primary resident, vacation home or other property
Donor can continue to live in or use property Income tax charitable deduction in year of gift
Retained Life Estate

Anyone considering a planned gift should consult tax and/or legal advisors to determine the consequences of making a gift.

Call us at 310-541-7613 ext 202 or email mfoster@pvplc.org to begin your conversation with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy.

Other Ways To Give

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A Tribute Gift

To celebrate an occasion or to give in memory of someone special. (Names will be printed in the Open Spaces semi-annual newsletter)
Make a Tribute gift
In-kind-volunteer

A Matching Gift

From your company and double the impact!
Make a Matching Gift

Gifts of Stock

Are an easy way to make a generous contribution.
Gift Stock Procedures

In-Kind Contribution

The following in-kind contributions would be greatly appreciated!

Please email Johnny Perez at jperez@pvplc.org to coordinate.

Our Wish List

  • Light pick-up truck, SUV, or mini-van for restoration projects
  • All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or Rough Terrain Vehicle (RTV)
  • Mobile Office Trailer
  • Shipping Container
  • Tractor with mower
  • Volunteer snacks (i.e. granola bars)
  • Bottled cases of water for volunteers in the field
  • Shovels, gloves, loppers, rakes, pruners, and other hand-held tools for restoration work
  • Cargo trailer
  • Weed-whackers
  • A high-resolution digital camera
  • Field binoculars for surveys
  • GPS equipment (hand-held)
  • Upgrading your iPad or tablet? We’ll put your old one to work while you take a tax deduction.
  • Potting soil (new, in bags) for propagating endangered plants with students
  • Digital projector for public presentations

Support us today!

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Foster, Development and Communications Director, at (310) 541-7613 ext. 202, or mfoster@pvplc.org

Palos Verdes Penninsula Land Conservancy is a California non-profit Community benefit organization incorporated in 1988. Taxpayer ID #: 33-0309722

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