Donate Now

You can help support Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast by becoming a member, making a donation, honoring or remembering family and friends with a tribute or by contributing to one of our special giving programs.

Support the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast’s mission and fund critical programs and services by making a donation. Donations provide general operating support and are a vital component of the operating budget for Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

Ways to Support the Foundation

• Become a member
• Donate land
• Give a conservation easement
• Honor or remember family and friends with a gift in their name
• Give memberships as birthday, anniversary or holiday gifts
• Leave a legacy through charitable gift and estate planning
• Name a Live Oak tree
• Contribute to the many special programs of Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
• Name a building, nature trail, preserve or program

Donate a Conservation Easement

There are several advantages to the donor who makes a gift of a conservation easement:

A landowner retains ownership of the land and may continue to live on it, sell it, or pass it to heirs,
An easement can be written to meet the needs of the landowner, while protecting the property’s resources,
The donation is a tax-deductible gift, provided that the easement is perpetual and is donated for “conservation purposes,”
An easement can lower estate taxes, sometimes enabling heirs to keep the land in their family, and
An easement may lower property taxes since the assessed value of the land may be decreased.

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast encourages all donors to consult with an attorney or tax professional.

Donate Land

Under special circumstances, a landowner may want to make an outright donation of land to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast. Communities across the country are enjoying nature preserves, trails, recreation areas, and other open space because of the foresight and generosity of landowners who have made such gifts. There are two significant advantages to the landowner:

The gift may provide a substantial income tax deduction based on the fair market value of the land as determined by a qualified appraisal, and
The capital gains tax is eliminated. Peconic Land Trust encourages all donors to consult with an attorney or tax professional.

For more information on making a conservation gift, please contact Sean Byrne, Director of Land Protection.
Make a Donation Today That Will Last Forever!

A Gift to Future Generations

There are very few contributions you could make that have a lasting impact but that is the power of saving land. When you contribute to Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast you ensure that unspoiled landscapes and spectacular wildlife will still be here to inspire your children and grandchildren. You are protecting waterfront, watershed and wildlife habitat. You are also supporting the educational outreach that helps children understand and appreciate their natural environment. Memberships and donations also fund the day to day operations of Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

Questions?

If you are interested in making a planned gift or would like information about donations of land or conservation easements, contact Albert Joerger at 941.918.2100. Our membership staff are also eager to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 941.918.2100 or email info@conservationfoundation.com