What You Can Give
Learn which assets are most commonly used to fund a gift.
Your legacy. Their future.
When you include the National Forest Foundation in your estate plan, you’re ensuring that the waters, wildlife habitats, and wild places you treasure will be protected for generations to come. It’s a deeply personal way to extend your conservation values far beyond your lifetime.
Whether you’re considering a bequest in your will, a gift of stock or property, or another planned giving option, we’re here to help you explore what makes sense for your unique situation.
Stocks & Bonds
Giving appreciated stock that you have held for more than one year is one of the most tax-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts. With careful planning, you can reduce your capital gains tax while supporting National Forest Foundation.
Retirement Assets
A gift of your retirement assets, such as an employee retirement plan, IRA, or tax-sheltered annuity, is an excellent way to make a gift. A gift of these assets can shield your heirs from taxes while funding NFF's future.
Life Insurance
Life insurance is a valuable asset for making a charitable gift. You can make a gift of a life insurance policy without diminishing other investments or assets earmarked for family members.
Real Estate
A gift of real estate allows you to preserve your cash assets, receive tax and income advantages, and make a significant charitable gift to NFF.
Personal Property
A gift of artwork, coins, antiques, or other personal property can be an excellent way to support NFF.
Donor-Advised Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund can provide you with immediate tax benefits while making your charitable giving easier for years to come. Might a Donor-Advised Fund be right for you? Here’s how it works.
Your Financial Goals
Planned giving isn’t just meaningful for the forests. It can offer significant financial benefits for you and your family. A planned gift can help you fulfill your philanthropic vision while reducing income taxes, avoiding capital gains tax on appreciated assets, and creating a flexible giving strategy that works with your financial goals.
Your lawyer or financial advisor can assist you in making informed decisions that benefit your estate and the causes you wish to support.
Legal Designation
Your gifts to the National Forest Foundation should be titled as follows:
The National Forest Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and existing under the laws of the State of Montana, with principal business address of Fort Missoula Road, Building 27 Suite 3, Missoula, Montana 59804
NFF Tax ID: 52-1786332
Date of Incorporation: July 13, 1993
Get in Touch
We are always available to work with you to fulfill your or your family’s charitable goals, answer your questions, and help you make the best giving decisions.
Talk to Us
Contact our Office of Legacy Giving for information on gift strategies that can help you support National Forest Foundation and provide significant benefits to you and your family.
Michele Sides, Sr. Director of Individual Giving
