As a supporter of Placer Land Trust, YOU make it possible for us to conserve natural and agricultural lands, protect and restore wildlife habitat, offer outdoor recreational opportunities, and so much more for current and future generations!
Your support makes up a significant part of Placer Land Trust’s annual budget, and can be leveraged to help us secure larger grant funds from private and public organizations. As a matter of fact, on average, Placer Land Trust can protect $8 worth of land for every $1 donated by members!
There are many ways to support Placer Land Trust’s mission, and some methods may make it easier to give, or to give more, without impacting your family’s budget. Find the way that works best for you, and make a BIG impact in our region!
Your gift today is an investment in protected land, and its many benefits, for generations to come. Choose the giving option that works best for you:
- Online: Make an online gift through our secure website using a credit card or e-check.
- Phone: You may also call us at 530-887-9222 and we can process your credit card donation over the phone.
- Mail: Send a check or money order, made payable to “Placer Land Trust” to:
Placer Land Trust, 922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200, Auburn, CA 95603
Poppy Club members make monthly or quarterly gifts in a variety of ways – credit card donations online, recurring checks through bank payments, Donor Advised Fund gifts, distributions through IRAs, etc. This resilient and reliable support allows Placer Land Trust to plan for the future, which is so important when we protect land in perpetuity. Every poppy is beautiful on its own, but together, our Poppy Club members create a breathtaking landscape, making a powerful impact on conservation.
These gifts can be set up via credit card or better yet, a checking account, which helps us avoid credit card fees and doesn’t have to be updated when your credit card expires. Just select the “recurring” gift option when making your donation online, or call our office at 530-887-9222 and we can help you set it up!
A planned gift is a philanthropic commitment with lasting impact that honors your legacy of what you value most. When you leave a planned gift for Placer Land Trust, you are investing in the future of land conservation in Placer County and ensuring that the progress we’ve made will continue forever. Options include making a simple bequest, designating a retirement fund beneficiary, establishing a charitable gift annuity, and more. Click here to learn more about how you can leave a legacy you will be proud of.
Many employers have programs to allow tax-deductible charitable donations to be deducted from an employee’s paycheck, allowing them to support the causes they love before the money even hits their bank account. Some employers will also match these donations, making your donation go further. Check with your HR department to see if these options are available to you. If you work for a larger company, you can also check Charity Navigator to see if your company matches gifts.
A Placer Land Trust membership is the perfect gift for all of the land-lovers in your life. Membership lasts for a full year and is valid for all members of the household. Click here to learn about the many benefits of membership. To give a gift membership, simply click here for our Gift Membership page and let us know who the membership is for. We’ll be sure to let the recipient know that they are the recipient of a gift membership from you.
We also have printable gift cards that you can personalize, wrap, and give! Click here to choose a design and download your card.
Helping to protect land forever is a perfect way to remember and recognize loved ones. To give a tribute gift, simply select the tribute type (“Honor” or “Memory”) on our online donation page and let us know for whom the gift is in honor/memory, and if there is anyone you’d like to be notified of your gift. We’ll take care of the rest.
We also have printable gift cards that you can personalize, wrap, and give; click here to choose a design and download your card.
Tribute Benches
An individual, family, or group can donate a tribute bench to be placed on a Placer Land Trust preserve in honor or memory of a loved one. Each bench is made from a high-quality, durable recycled plastic. A tribute plaque will be placed on the bench, inspiring preserve visitors for years to come by providing a place to rest, observe wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. If you might be interested in donating a tribute bench, please click here for details.
Gifts of stock are a great way to give generously without it directly impacting your family’s household budget, and they provide tax benefits to you. Your gift can be completed in two simple steps:
- IMPORTANT: Please notify us of your pending gift so we can attribute the gift to you once we receive it (we do not receive the name of the donor when we receive the transferred funds). Please see our contact information below and include the following:
- Your name
- Type of stock (which company)
- Number of shares
- Send the shares of stock electronically from your brokerage account to Placer Land Trust’s account at U.S. Bank. Information to provide your broker:
- To: U.S. Bank Trust account
- DTC# 2803
- Account: Placer Land Trust Holding Account #080014783712
Note: You can accomplish both steps by completing this form (PDF) and sending a copy to both your broker and Placer Land Trust (via email, fax, or mail). And as always, please consult with your financial advisor or qualified tax professional regarding your charitable contributions.
Please direct notifications to:
Kara Walker
Placer Land Trust
922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200, Auburn, CA 95603
kara.walker@placerlandtrust.org
Phone: 530-887-9222, Fax: 530-888-7720
If you are 70 1/2 years or older, you have additional donation options that can greatly benefit Placer Land Trust and provide some tax benefits to you. You can give any amount, up to $108,000 per year, as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA, also known as an IRA charitable rollover. This donation is tax-free as long as it is paid directly to a qualified charity, such as Placer Land Trust. Please talk to your plan administrator or your tax advisor for more information. Your gift can be completed in two simple steps:
- Important: Please notify us of your pending gift so we can attribute the gift to you once we receive it (checks can be sent without identification). Please see our contact information below and include the following:
- Your name
- Amount of the distribution
- Name of your IRA administrator
- Please send the following information to your IRA administrator:
- Legal Name: Placer Land Trust
- Tax ID #: 68-0223143
- Placer Land Trust’s address (see below)
Please direct gift and notifications to:
Kara Walker
Placer Land Trust
922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200
Auburn, CA 95603
kara.walker@placerlandtrust.org
Phone: 530-887-9222, Fax: 530-888-7720
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable program where a donor makes a tax-deductible contribution to a public charity (like Placer or Sacramento Region Community Foundations, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.), and then can recommend grants over time to one or more of their favorite non-profits. DAFs have quickly become a popular vehicle to help donors simplify their philanthropic goals and make their giving more strategic. Your gift can be completed in two simple steps:
- IMPORTANT: Please notify us of your pending gift so we can attribute the gift to you once we receive it (checks can be sent without identification). Please see our contact information below and include the following:
- Your name
- Amount of the distribution
- Name of your administering charity
- Please send the following information to your administering charity:
- Legal Name: Placer Land Trust
- Tax ID #: 68-0223143
- Placer Land Trust’s address (see below)
Please direct gift and notifications to:
Kara Walker
Placer Land Trust
922 Lincoln Way, Suite 200
Auburn, CA 95603
kara.walker@placerlandtrust.org
Phone: 530-887-9222, Fax: 530-888-7720
An old car, truck, motorcycle, boat, trailer, or other type of vehicle can be turned into a charitable donation that supports land protection through Placer Land Trust in one easy step! CARS will tow your vehicle at no cost to you, and will give you a donation receipt. CARS takes care of the rest and gives the proceeds to Placer Land Trust. All you have to do is call our partner CARS at 855-500-RIDE (7433), complete the form below, or visit the CARS website.
Land or conservation easements can be donated for conservation purposes, or as a real estate asset that Placer Land Trust can sell and use proceeds to protect and care for other land that might have a higher conservation value. Donations of appreciated real estate can include a home, vacation property, undeveloped land or farmland, commercial property, etc. Click on these links to learn more about how we protect and care for land. If you think you might be interested in donating your land for either conservation or as a charitable contribution, please contact Jeff Darlington at 530-887-9222 or jeffd@placerlandtrust.org.
When we conserve land, we assume legal and financial responsibility to uphold protection — forever. We have invested in the future by establishing permanent “Natural Wonders Forever” endowment funds with Placer and Sacramento Region Community Foundations. Your contribution to the fund principal will generate annual interest that can be spent in perpetuity to strengthen our mission. Learn more about these funds or give to them by clicking on the links below:
Placer Land Trust’s Natural Wonders Forever Fund at Placer Community Foundation
Placer Land Trust Natural Wonders Forever Endowment Fund at Sacramento Region Community Foundation