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IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions

Once you reach age 73, you must make Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA each year. RMDs are treated as taxable income except when you make a charitable IRA rollover. Qualified Charitable Distributions made payable directly from your IRA to Jefferson Land Trust (up to $100,000 a year) are exempt from income tax. Check […]

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Extending Your Reach Presentations

Observing as a Naturalist — with Ken Wilson (includes an overview about observational skills and using binoculars) Local Geology — with Michael Machette Coastal Geomorphology — with John Bethel Marine Mammals — with Dave Rugh Wildlife Tracking — with Sarah Spaeth

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Virtual Nature Walks

Birds — with Ken Wilson and Dave Rugh Trees — with Erik Kingfisher Insects — with Richard Lewis Ferns — with Heather Harding Amphibians & Reptiles — with Geoff Hammerson Shrubs — with Byron Rot Herbaceous Plants — with Coca Sanchez and Dana Ecelberger Mammals — with Darrell and Lorna Smith Mosses — with Tracy Hudson Liverworts — with Tracy […]

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Gift Acceptance Policy

We have a policy that guides the kinds of gifts we can and cannot accept. You can review it here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Kate Godman, Director of Philanthropy 1033 Lawrence Ave Port Townsend, WA 98368 Tel: 360.379.9501

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Other Ways To Give

Cars for Conservation! Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to Jefferson Land Trust through our nonprofit partner, CARS! Vehicle donation pick-up is always free to you and most vehicles can be picked up within 24-72 hours. And you’ll be able to deduct the donation from your taxes (to the extent allowable by law). […]

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Gifts of Stock and Donor Advised Funds

Gift of Stock To arrange a gift of stock, please contact Fidelity Investments Account name: Jefferson Land Trust Account number (also called DTC number): Clearing # 0226 Account # – Z50244180 Jefferson Land Trust Tax ID: 91-1465078 Please note that Fidelity does not immediately notify us when stock transfers occur, so if you should decide to make […]

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Can I “gift” my land instead? And what are the tax benefits?

Yes. Gifts to Jefferson Land Trust can help protect some of our area’s most beautiful lands while providing tax benefits to the donor. Below is a summary of tax-saving gift arrangements and ideas you may want to consider in your financial and estate plans. Tax laws change. Professional financial counsel is essential since each donor’s […]

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What about a “bargain sale” of my land?

Selling land to Jefferson Land Trust at less than its fair market value can make it both affordable for us and provide tax benefits for you.

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What are the potential tax benefits of a conservation easement?

Income Taxes:
 Federal income tax benefits vary with each conservation easement. For your donation to qualify as a charitable gift, which may be deductible from federal income tax, development rights must be granted in perpetuity to a qualified conservation organization, such as Jefferson Land Trust. The value of the gift, which is determined by a formal […]

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