Listed below is a summary of the different ways you can give to The Washington State Parks Foundation.

Cash Donations

Most gifts to The Washington State Parks Foundation take this form, and it is as easy as writing a check or using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover card. Checks should be made payable to The Washington State Parks Foundation.

Gifts of Appreciated Property

With careful planning, charitable gifts of long-term appreciated securities or real estate can create very favorable tax benefits, such as the elimination of paying long-term capital gains tax and receiving an income tax charitable deduction.

Bequests

Gifts through wills and bequests can provide you with the opportunity to honor and sustain your family name in conjunction with The Washington State Parks Foundation's name recognition program. The Washington State Parks Foundation will work with you and your attorney to provide you with the language necessary to insure that your intentions are clearly expressed.

Life Income/Charitable Trusts

Charitable Trusts and charitable gift annuities offer an opportunity to make a substantial gift to The Washington State Parks Foundation without forfeiting the annual income produced by these assets. You can retain income for your life and the life of your spouse. This gift can also be structured to create a substantial tax benefit over a period of years.

Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your contribution to The Washington State Parks Foundation. Submit your company's matching gift form with your contribution and it can significantly increase your support and associated giving level.

Life Insurance

Many, if not most people, own some form of life insurance. Life insurance can play a very important part in planned charitable giving. Life insurance for charitable purposes can be accomplished by 1) the transfer of ownership of an existing policy to The Washington State Parks Foundation, or 2) the purchase of life insurance which names The Washington State Parks Foundation as the beneficiary and/or owner.

Gifts-in-Kind

Gifts of goods or services can be of great financial assistance to The Washington State Parks Foundation, while offering the donor a tax deduction for the fair market value of the gift. Please consult your tax advisor or contact The Washington State Parks Foundation for further information.

To discuss ways to make a contribution, contact, our Executive Director

Tom Lattimore, Executive Director

Washington State Parks Foundation

PO Box 77570
Seattle, Washington 98177
p: 206.940.9934

tom@washingtonstateparksfoundtion.org