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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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
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 […]
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
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
