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Give to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

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Help Sustain the Sonoran Desert

Your gift preserves natural open space.

As one of the leading volunteer organizations in the nation, a committed partner in scientific research and an indispensable educational resource for our community, we depend on supporters like you who care about nature and understand that the threats to our natural world have never been greater.

A donation of any size qualifies you for an annual Conservancy membership.

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Monthly Giving

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Gifts That Make an Impact Now

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You can make an immediate difference NOW and ensure a culture that preserves and values natural open space

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Give by Mail

Download this form to send a check by mail. Please note that checks must be made payable to McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

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Donor Advised Fund

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Donor Advised Fund

Click the link below, type your fund provider name and the system will prompt you through the process.

 

Donor Advised Fund

Stocks and Bonds

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Stocks and Bonds

You might consider donating appreciated stock or bonds instead of cash. The gift allows you to avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in value of the stock. Send this form to your stock broker. 

Stocks and Bonds Giving Form 

 

IRA

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IRA Charitable Rollovers

If you are 70-1/2 or older, your gift can be a Qualified Charitable Distribution of funds from you IRA directly to McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.  Your gift does not create taxable income and counts towards your annual required distribution. 

Your can give up to $100,000 or $200,000 for married couples without having to pay income taxes on the money.

Download our sample letter to send to your fund administrator. 

 
 

In Memory or Honor of Someone Special

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Matching Gift From Your Employer

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Matching Gifts

 If your company has a matching gift policy, request a matching gift from your employer, and send it, completed and signed, with your gift.

To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, click here.

Give While You Shop

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Give While You Shop

Several online retail and stores will contribute a percentage of your purchase total to McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.  It's an easy way to contribute - and it costs you nothing!

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Estate Planning

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Designate the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy in you Estate Plans

Just a few words in your will or trust is all that is needed. The official language of McDowell Sonoran Conservancy is:

“I give, bequeath (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, for general purposes or for the purpose of (Specific request).”

To designate McDowell Sonoran Conservancy as a beneficiary of an asset, please reference the following information:

Legal name: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Address: 15300 North 90th Street, Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Federal Tax ID number: 86-0674350

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Donate Your Vehicle

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Donate Your Vehicle

Let us do the maintenance! Do you have a vehicle you no longer need? When you donate a vehicle to the Conservancy, you enable us to do the ecological maintenance needed to keep the McDowell Sonoran Preserve healthy for the flora and fauna who live amongst its 30,500+ acres, and recreation ready for the 1.2 million people that visit the Preserve annually.

All vehicles are accepted, running or not including: trucks, boats, RV’s, motorcycles, and more. If you are unsure if your vehicle can be donated, please call CARS vehicle donation support team at 855-500-7433

How to Donate Your Vehicle

1. Call 855-500-7433 or complete the online donation CARS vehicle donation support team is available seven days a week and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
2. Schedule your free pick-up. We will arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a convenient time and at no cost to you.
3. The Conservancy receives 70% of the funds from the sale, and you qualify for a tax deduction! Vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and the Conservancy and our partner, CARS, work to get the highest return per vehicle for us. In most cases, when the driver arrives to tow your vehicle, you’re provided with the donation receipt. You will be mailed a thank-you letter within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle from CARS, which also serves as a donation tax receipt.

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Gifts That Reduce Your Taxes

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Gifts That Reduce Your Taxes

Many supporters like you are looking for ways to make a difference while reducing the amount of money that goes toward taxes.  It's not only possible, it's easy to do with a a beneficiary designation. 

For example, you can name us as beneficiary of the following assets:

  • Retirement Plan Assets
  • Life Insurance
  • Commercial Annuities
  • Bank Accounts, Certificates of Deposit (COD) or Brokerage accounts

To designate McDowell Sonoran Conservancy as a beneficiary of an asset, please reference the following information:

Legal name: McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Address: 15300 North 90th Street, Suite 400, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Federal Tax ID number: 86-0674350

Disclaimer: As with all gift planning, you should consult with your tax advisor and lawyer to determine what strategy is best for your current tax situation and income requirements. Consulting professionals will help ensure that your wishes to make a lasting impact will be fulfilled.

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