Planned Giving

“Planned giving” refers to strategies and tools a donor can use to bequeath cash or other assets to a nonprofit after death. Among other techniquies, it can involve investment instruments that allow a donor to receive income during his or her life in exchange for bequeathing the residual investment to a nonprofit at death. These giving methods allow a donor to support the GBP without affecting his/her current financial goals or a family’s security.

Specifically, you can support the protection of the preserve’s trails, open spaces, wildlife habitat and cultural resources through:

• Bequests/Pledges: By naming Commonweal Conservancy as a beneficiary in your will or living trust, you can help underwrite the annual operations and stewardship of the Galisteo Basin Preserve, or contribute to the Galisteo Basin Preserve Permanent Endowment. The latter is a designated fund that’s designed to help finance Commonweal’s stewardship responsibilities in perpetuity.

• Retirement Plan Assets: As noted above, you can direct tax-deferred retirement plan assets to Commonweal Conservancy to ensure that the wild lands, conservation programs and management of the organization can ensure the permanent protection and responsible public use of the Galisteo Basin Preserve.

• Life Income Gifts: You can transfer assets to Commonweal Conservancy and, in return, receive income for a specified term or throughout your lifetime, typically structured as an annuity.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about the benefits of making a planned gift to support the Galisteo Basin Preserve. Learn more about planned giving options on our Legacy Giving page, or contact Ted Harrison at (505) 690.3094 or ted.harrison@commonwealconservancy.org today.

Legal Name: Commonweal Conservancy

Address: 369 Montezuma Ave #495, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Federal Tax ID number: 20—0153356