Planned Giving
The American River Parkway Foundation encourages planned gifts in order to sustain the American River Parkway.
Numerous options for a Planned Gift are available. Listed below are several options.
Explore All of Your Giving Options
Whatever your stage in life, your financial circumstances and your charitable goals, let us show you how you can make a gift that benefits you and your loved ones as well as the Parkway you care about.
Gifts Through Your Will
Bequests support the American River Parkway Foundation’s work and protect the future of the Parkway. Donors choose a bequest because it is not payable until death and it is revocable, which allows you to change provisions on how funds are allocated. A bequest under your will or revocable trust can complement your lifestyle and commitments today while supporting the American River Parkway Foundation tomorrow.
By choosing to name the American River Parkway Foundation as a beneficiary in your will or trust you are ensuring the vitality of the region’s greatest recreational civic amenity, the Parkway. Your gift will support the Parkway Foundation’s work in conserving this natural environment.
All that is necessary is a short statement in your will or trust. Below are samples wordings:
- Residual: “I give to the American River Parkway Foundation (Tax ID#94-2881344) the rest and residue of my estate.”
- Portion: “I give to the American River Parkway Foundation (Tax ID#94-2881344) __ % of my estate.”
- Specific Amount: “I give to the American River Parkway Foundation (Tax ID#94-2881344) the sum of $ ____ of my estate.”
Please note that this is only suggested wordings; please consult your attorney or an estate planner to prepare legal documents.
Gifts Through Your Assets
- Real Estate: Donate residential, commercial or undeveloped real estate and provide support for conservation while saving on taxes and reducing responsibilities associated with property ownership.
- Securities: Donating appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is quick and simple and may provide you with significant tax benefits. Learn about making a gift with stock.
- Retirement Plan Gifts: Name the American River Parkway Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401k and other qualified plan through this tax-efficient gift.
- Life Insurance Gifts: Name the Parkway Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy and save on estate taxes. Learn about naming the Foundation as a beneficiary.
- Personal Property: Donate books, artwork or equipment to support lands and waters around the world and save on taxes. Read more about personal property.
