Ways to Support
The Lake County Land Trust is a
charitable nonprofit
and your donations are tax deductible.
Our federal Tax ID No. is 68-0332712.
Click here to see Supporter Benefits
Donate
Monthly or One-Time Donation
Monthly giving is an effective way to make a more manageable gift and helps provide stability to make our day to day operations.
We welcome donations by mail:
Lake County Land Trust
P.O. Box 1017
Lakeport, CA 95453
You can also use this donation form to mail in with your check
We welcome dedication donations:
On the online donation form, see the DEDICATION section and select “in honor of” or “in memory of” then in information about your honoree and if desired, supply an address for us to send a card or email notifying someone of your donation.
Other Ways To Give
Please consider endowing the long-term vision of the Lake County Land Trust through
the donation of other assets or by naming the Trust as a beneficiary of your will, estate
plan or retirement benefits. These options are outlined below.
GIFT OF STOCK
There can be significant tax advantages for giving appreciated stock as a donation to the Lake County Land Trust. Because LCLT is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, it gets full market value for the contribution and pays no capital gains tax when it sells the donated stock. Further, the full value of the stock on the date of the donation can be used as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return.
In short, your gain becomes a gain for one of your favorite non-profit organizations. Your donation is tax deductible and you are released from any obligation to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated value of your stock.
If you would like to make a contribution of stock to the Lake County Land Trust, please complete the attached Donation Form. For further information feel free to contact LCLT Executive Director, Angela De Palma-Dow, at executivedirector@lakecountylandtrust.org or by calling the Land Trust at 707.262.0707.
Thank you for this consideration!
GIFT OF IRA
Another way to donate to the Land Trust is to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCB) from your traditional (non-Roth) Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Such a donation may satisfy all or part of your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from this account.
Under Section 408 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, Americans over the age of 70 1/2 may make TAX-FREE contributions from their Traditional IRAs to qualified charities such as the Land Trust up to a maximum among ($111,000 in 2026) in any one year.
Gifting IRA proceeds to the Lake County Land Trust is a simple process. Just notify your plan administrator of the amount you would like to give, and a check will be sent directly to the Land Trust. For your convenience we have attached a Sample Request you may find helpful to use to arrange your donation. A direct transfer from your IRA to the Land Trust is important to assure that you receive your full tax deduction.
For further information feel free to contact LCLT Executive Director, Angela De Palma-Dow, at 707.262.0707, or email executivedirector@lakecountylandtrust.org.
Thank you for this consideration!
DONATE LAND OR REAL PROPERTY
Lake County Land Trust accepts gifts of real property to assist in support of our mission. Lands
identified as strategic to our conservation priorities are accepted and maintained as conservation land donations. Other properties may be accepted and liquidated for their financial value.
Do you own debt-free property that you think should be preserved in Lake County, particularly
within the Land Trust priority wetlands surrounding Clear Lake? Do you own debt-free residential,
commercial or undeveloped real estate that has appreciated in value – and you no longer wish to maintain or manage such property? Would you like to dispose of marketable and appreciated property while avoiding capital gains tax and claiming a charitable tax deduction for the appraised value of the property?
Ask your tax consultant or attorney for advice specific to your situation. To discuss the criteria that
would allow Lake County Land Trust to accept a donation of real property either for conservation or
financial value, please contact Executive Director Angela De Palma-Dow at 707-262-0707 or by email at executivedirector@lakecountylandtrust.org.
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
You can support the work of the Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) by designating us as a beneficiary. Under your retirement plans (401Ks, 403Bs, or. IRAs), life insurance policies, certain annuities. These types of assets pass by specific beneficiary designation, and are not part of a revocable trust or will. Thus, it is a very good idea to periodically review your named beneficiaries in order to ensure that they reflect your current wishes.
If your wish is to name the Lake County Land Trust as the beneficiary of such a plan, please consult your plan administrator to complete a beneficiary designation form. If you do designate the us as a beneficiary, we would greatly appreciate if you would let us know by completing this Legacy Circle form.
Thank you for this consideration!
LEGACY AND BEQUESTS
Leave a lasting impact with a legacy gift to the Lake County Land Trust in your will or trust. Whether you are taking those first important steps toward planning your estate or are in the process of updating your estate plan, please consider including the Lake County Land Trust in your plans.
Some of the advantages of creating a bequest to the Land Trust include:
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It costs nothing now, yet it gives you the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped conserve the natural treasures of Lake County well into the future.
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You retain control and use of your assets during your lifetime. You can modify your bequest at any time if your circumstances change.
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Legacy gifts to the Land Trust are exempt from capital gains and estate taxes.
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If you let us know of your plans, we will be able to thank you now and recognize you as a member of our Legacy Circle. Click here to become a member of our Legacy Circle.
Here are three examples of language that might be used in your will, estate plan or estate plan amendment: sample language
If you would like more information about Legacy giving opportunities, please contact Executive Director Angela De Palma-Dow at executivedirector@lakecountylandtrust.org or by calling the Lake County Land Trust at 707-262-0707.
Thank you for this consideration!
VOLUNTEER
Since our inception over 30 years ago, Lake County Land Trust, a relatively small but mighty Land Trust, was established and built by many volunteer community members who wanted to protect the land and waters of our beautiful Lake County. We value our volunteers who share their time and talents and are inspired by their love of the Land.
The land needs you! Whether you’re interested in helping with maintenance, habitat restoration, leading hikes, educating people about our mission or helping with our special events, there could be a role for you! As a Lake County Land Trust volunteer, you’ll get the training and tools you need to advance our shared vision to preserve Lake County’s natural resources
Explore our volunteer opportunities and select one or maybe a few areas you are interested in helping with at the Lake County Land Trust.
Benefits of being a Supporter by Level of Donation:
Snowy Egret: $20-$99
Acknowledgement on the Land Trust website, updated annually
Bi-Annual Newsletter Mailed to You.
Blue Heron: $100-$499
Invitation to special "State of the Land Trust" member coffee at the Rodman
Slough Preserve Nature
Education Center.
Acknowledgement on Land Trust website, updated annually.
Bi-Annual Newsletter Mailed to You.
Osprey: $500-$999
Guided hike and picnic lunch at a specially featured
Land Trust property.
Invitation to special "State of
the Land Trust" member
coffee at the Rodman
Slough Preserve
Nature Education Center.
Acknowledgement on
Land Trust website,
updated annually.
Bi-Annual Newsletter
Mailed to You.
Golden Eagle: $1,000+
Reserved seating at our
Annual Benefit Dinner.
Guided hike and picnic
lunch at a specially featured
Land Trust property.
Invitation to special "State of
the Land Trust" member
coffee at the Rodman
Slough Preserve
Nature Education Center.
Acknowledgement on
Land Trust website,
updated annually.
Bi-Annual Newsletter
Mailed to You.