There are so many ways you can support Bears Ears Partnership.
Including Bears Ears Partnership in your will, trust, or other tax-deferred giving vehicle like Donor Advised Funds is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. Giving through your will or estate plan empowers you to make a generous gift that you might not be able to give during your lifetime.
"When I first visited the Bears Ears, I fell in love with the landscape and instantly felt connected with it. And thus began many years of exploring this extraordinary place. I clearly understood that love of place was not enough and that contributing time and money to the much needed protection for Bears Ears was paramount.
"I know how important donations of unrestricted funds are to help to cover the cost of running the organization. I chose over the years to make donations of unrestricted funds to help cover expenses that restricted grant awards often don’t. It was a natural step for me to join and serve on the Board of Directors for Bears Ears Partnership. I am fortunate to be able to volunteer my time, and intend to do so for as long as I can.
"I have seen the benefit that legacy gifts and planned giving are for this organization and I recognize that I can also help ensure the future of BEP's work by allocating Donor Advised Funds and including Bears Ears Partnership in my will. This is my way of assuring the good work goes on, preserving this place even when I can no longer directly participate.
"The place that you love is still here. The land cannot wait, and Bears Ears Partnership can continue its work with your planned support."
Sandy Maillard - Member, BEP Board of Directors
Donor Advised Funds directly benefit BEP, and your annual tax deductions.
Donor Advised Funds are charitable investment accounts at a public charity (such as a Community Foundation) where a donor contributes cash, stocks, or other assets to receive an immediate tax deduction. The sponsoring organization invests these funds, allowing for tax-free growth over time. The donor then recommends grants from the fund to their favorite public charities over time, providing a flexible and tax-efficient way to manage philanthropic giving.
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You can give to Bears Ears Partnership through your will.
The process is free, and you can change your mind at any time. Planned giving will have an enormous impact on the future of the Greater Bears Ears landscape, and help us continue to protect this landscape for generations to come.
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When planning your estate, you may bequeath to Bears Ears Partnership:
- A stated dollar amount
- A percentage of your residual estate (what remains after gifts to loved ones and expenses have been paid), or
- A specific asset, such as securities or other marketable property
Sample Language to Share with Your Estate Planner:
"I give and bequeath to Bears Ears Partnership, PO Box 338, Bluff, UT 84512, the sum of __________ Dollars $ _______. (or,) _______% of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes."
Legal name: Friends of Cedar Mesa, DBA Bears Ears Partnership
Address: PO Box 338, Bluff, UT 84512
Federal tax ID#: 35-2426283
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