giving
The Conservancy currently maintains four dedicated funds - a land acquisition fund and a defense fund, an endowment fund and an operating fund. Each of these funds has a defined purpose allowing donors different options for assisting the Conservancy in our mission.
If you would like to restrict your gift to one of the funds, please indicate such on the donation page, the memo of your check or with a short note. Gifts received without special instructions are placed in the Operating Fund.
If you would like to restrict your gift to one of the funds, please indicate such on the donation page, the memo of your check or with a short note. Gifts received without special instructions are placed in the Operating Fund.
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Membership contributions, grants and endowment earnings are placed into this fund and used for the day-to-day programs and operations of The Little Forks Conservancy. These gifts are generally provided as unrestricted contributions.
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Donations to this fund are used for the purchase of land or conservation easements and the costs associated with completing these projects such as surveys, appraisals and legal fees. By building this fund, the Conservancy will be able to act immediately when properties that meet our conservation standards are placed on the market.
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The Conservancy has an established endowment fund at the Midland Area Community Foundation. The Little Forks Conservancy Endowment Fund will be used to hold contributions that are permanently restricted to using only the earnings to support the work of the Conservancy. The Conservancy is limited to receiving no more than 5% of the fund balance as an unrestricted grant each year.
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other options
Little Forks Conservancy's Legacy Society
Join a community of stewards at Little Forks Conservancy by considering a gift that extends your commitment to nature beyond your lifetime. There are many vehicles available to donors who would like to support land conservation through making a legacy gift. Contact Elan at [email protected] or your financial adviser to learn how to include The Little Forks Conservancy in your plans.
Join a community of stewards at Little Forks Conservancy by considering a gift that extends your commitment to nature beyond your lifetime. There are many vehicles available to donors who would like to support land conservation through making a legacy gift. Contact Elan at [email protected] or your financial adviser to learn how to include The Little Forks Conservancy in your plans.
Susan Erhardt (right), pictured with Little Forks Conservancy Staff
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Susan Erhardt, a current Legacy Society member shares her perspective on Legacy Giving with Little Forks Conservancy.
"I am at a point in my life where there are fewer years ahead of me than behind and decisions need to be made. I have been very impressed with the work that the Conservancy has done and wish that it continues on. Leaving a legacy gift can directly impact the ability of LFC to do just that. Having been on the Board, I know they will do great things with whatever gift I leave to them. The process of making a legacy gift to Little Forks Conservancy was as easy as sitting down with LFC staff and making my wishes known. From there it is up to me to make sure that the details are in place to make sure my wishes are followed after my passing." |
Bequest
If a landowner wishes to maintain full control over the land during his or her lifetime, but assure that it is protected after their death, a property can be bequeathed to The Little Forks Conservancy by will. The gift must be accepted by the Conservancy; therefore, it is important to make sure that the property meets our criteria for acceptance.
If a landowner wishes to maintain full control over the land during his or her lifetime, but assure that it is protected after their death, a property can be bequeathed to The Little Forks Conservancy by will. The gift must be accepted by the Conservancy; therefore, it is important to make sure that the property meets our criteria for acceptance.
To learn more about how you can support our local conservation efforts, contact Elan at [email protected].
