Ways to Give to Pepperwood
Thank you for considering a charitable gift to Pepperwood! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID # 01-0817571.
Choose the method that is best for you
Online Donations
Giving online is easy and convenient. You can choose to make a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or a gift in honor of or in memory of someone.
Check or Credit Donations
If you prefer to make your gift by check or have us process your credit card gift, you can print this donation form.
Sustainers - Monthly Giving
You don’t have to give big to make an impact! Join our dedicated community of sustaining donors and be assured that your gift provides dependable funding to protect land, water and wildlife today and into the future. The advantages to giving monthly include convenience, affordability, efficiency, and flexibility.
For as little as $10 per month you enter the Friends of Pepperwood Giving Circle and unlock great benefits, like EARLY REGISTRATION for classes, hikes, and retreats, and invites to EXCLUSIVE events!
Annual Giving Circles
Donors contributing $50 or more annually enter into our annual giving circles of support. These donors provide critical support of Pepperwood's mission and they also unlock exciting benefits! Learn more about each Giving Circle and its benefits.
Gifts of Stock
You receive 3 benefits when you make a gift of stock to Pepperwood.
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You pay no capital gains on the sale of appreciated stocks that you have held for one year or more, effectively allowing you to contribute more than you could if making a cash donation.
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You may be eligible for a tax deduction on the full market value of the stock at the time of sale.
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You will have the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting Pepperwood and its life-changing work in fire safety, climate change, and wildlife conservation.
Contact Karen Arrington at karrington@pepperwoodpreserve.org when making a gift of stock. Indicate stock name, number of shares, and brokerage house handling the transfer. She can also be reached by calling our offices at (707) 590-6463 extension 205.
Pepperwood’s brokerage information:
Schwab – DTC # 0164
Pepperwood Foundation – Acct # 4409-5814
Taxpayer ID 01-0817571
Donor Advised Fund Donations
Pepperwood receives many donations from donor advised funds (DAF). You can recommend that your DAF institution make a gift to Pepperwood from your account. You will receive an acknowledgement of your gift.
Matching Gift Donations
Many companies match donations made by their employees or retirees. Check with your human resources office to obtain a form that you can submit online to double your donation!
Send the form to Karen Arrington at karrington@pepperwoodpreserve.org or call our offices at (707) 590-6463, extension 205.
IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts
When you reach the age of 73, the IRS requires you to withdraw a minimum distribution from your retirement account each year. You may be able to donate all or part of your minimum distribution - tax-free - to Pepperwood Foundation.
To ensure IRA donations are fully acknowledged and processed properly, please email Karen Arrington at karrington@pepperwoodpreserve.org or call our offices at (707) 590-6463, extension 205, and be prepared to indicate your name, the name of your IRA administrator, and the amount of your distribution.
Planned Gifts – Become a Member of the Sentinel Society
When you make a gift to Pepperwood through your estate plans, you become a member of the Sentinel Society, Pepperwood’s donor community that has chosen to provide for Pepperwood through their will or living trust. As a member of the Sentinel Society, you will know that you are helping inspire conservation through science that will benefit wildlife, open space, and nature forever.
Please contact Karen Arrington for more information and/or click on the button below.
Sentinel Society
