Planned
Giving & Bequests
Has Maine's beauty enriched your life?
By naming Maine Audubon in your will, you can be assured that the
preservation of the environment will be continued past your lifetime.
By making a bequest from your will or living trust (or a future gift
of retirement plan assets or life insurance premiums) you may be able
to make a more substantial and lasting contribution than you had thought
possible.
Another option is to bequeath a percentage of your estate
to Maine Audubon along with other beneficiaries, or to give the residual
after other bequests have been fulfilled. The type of bequest depends
on individual circumstance but may take the form of specified amounts
of cash, securities, life insurance, real estate or other property.
A bequest in your will is often the most direct and most significant
way to make a planned gift to Maine Audubon. At the same time, you
can achieve your personal goals and protect your and your family's
financial security. Charitable bequests are fully deductible and can
help reduce your state and federal estate taxes.
If you are interested in updating your will or adding a codicil to
include Maine Audubon as a beneficiary please consult with your attorney.
The following language may be helpful to your attorney in drafting
a bequest to Maine Audubon:
"I give to Maine Audubon, a not-for-profit
corporation having its headquarters in Falmouth, Maine, the sum of
$ _________ (or ___ percent of my estate) to be used for its general
purposes (or describe a specific program or sanctuary in accordance
with your particular interests)."
Maine Audubon Legacy Society
Is Maine Audubon already in your will? We’d like to know. When
you include Maine Audubon in your estate plans or make a life income
gift, you become a member of the Maine Audubon Legacy Society.
Members who make planned gifts receive recognition in our annual report
and invitations to special events and activities.
If you have questions or would like to discuss giving
options, please email
us or call (207) 781-2330, ext. 230.
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More Information
give@maineaudubon.org (207)
781-2330 x230
Donations
stay in Maine
Maine Audubon is an affiliate of Audubon’s national organization.
The arrangement gives our members automatic membership in Audubon at
the national level, while membership in one of Maine Audubon’s
seven local chapters ensures each of our members a local voice for wildlife.
Support for Maine Audubon comes from our members and donors, who include
individuals, foundations and corporations.
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