Other Ways To Donate

By becoming a monthly donor, you can increase the value of your gift by helping reduce printing and mailing costs, ensuring that more of your gift goes directly to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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With automatic deductions from your credit card, debit card or checking account, you can make one monthly gift today without further action and know your charitable giving is in place for the entire year. If your situation changes for any reason, you can always update or cancel your gift.

In Honor Of
Honorarium gifts are a meaningful way to pay tribute to family, friends, and loved ones. They typically recognize a special occasion (birthday, holiday, anniversary, retirement, etc.), or can recognize the honoree’s importance in a donor’s life. Any type of gift can be designated as an honorary gift. SPC will recognize both the donor and the honoree in communications.

In Memory Of
Memorial gifts are a special way to honor a friend or loved one who has passed away. Any type of gift can be designated as a memorial gift. SPC will recognize the donor’s loved one in communications.

The ability to make this gift directly from IRA accounts is now a permanent part of the U.S. tax code. The gift amount counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and your taxable income is lowered by the amount of your qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Gifts must be completed before December 31 to be eligible in the current tax year.

Important Details:
You must be at least age 70½.
The gift should come directly from your IRA account, in the form of a check.
The gift may come from a Traditional or a Roth IRA (special exclusions may apply to other types of IRA accounts).
Although there is no tax deduction, there is NO income tax on the withdrawal.

What are the advantages?
You benefit SPC’s work in a meaningful way today.
Meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Pay no income tax on the amount withdrawn for your gift.
Give above your deductible charitable limit of 60% of adjusted gross income.

How do I give? Please have your IRA plan administrator send a check to:

Sequoia Parks Conservancy
Attn: Finance Department
47040 Generals Highway, Unit 10
Three Rivers, CA 93271

Accompanying paperwork should clearly identify (1) your name and address, and (2) if your gift is intended for a specific program or for Area of Greatest Need.

SPC’s Tax ID is: 94-1379633

Need help or additional information? Please contact Tamara Marks, Director of Philanthropy at 970-485-0391 or tamaram@sequoiaparks.org .

The IRA Charitable Donations provision is part of House Resolution 2029 (H.R. 2029, Division Q, “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015”) signed into federal law on December 18, 2015.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or tax advice. It is strongly recommended that you consult with a qualified tax advisor or financial professional before making any decisions related to Qualified Charitable Distributions or any other tax matters. Sequoia Parks Conservancy assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information provided. Any actions you take based on this information are at your own risk. By using this information, you acknowledge that Sequoia Parks Conservancy shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of this information or any decisions you make based on it.

To effectively expand our reach, Sequoia Parks Conservancy partners with some of the country’s most distinguished brands to drive measurable impacts. This support is vital to promoting awareness of our mission at the local, regional, statewide, and national levels. This is why SPC is inviting companies in alignment with our mission to become a corporate sponsor.

We are eager for cause-marketing sponsors, strategic partners, and corporate donors to help us further our mission and reach new audiences. SPC will work with your company to develop personal, relevant, and engaging marketing strategies to support your brand’s goals.
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If your company is interested in supporting SPC through an organization-wide or event-specific sponsorship, please contact Tamara Marks, Director of Philanthropy, at 970-485-0391 or tamaram@sequoiaparks.org.

Matching Gifts
Find out if your employer matches charitable gifts. Many employers will match charitable donations of their employees. You may be able to double or even triple your gift to Sequoia Parks Conservancy.

​Workplace Giving
You may be able to donate through your paycheck. Ask your employer. Sequoia Parks Conservancy participates in the Combined Federal Campaign, the workplace giving program for federal government employees.

Donate by Stock, Bond, or Mutual Fund
By donating stocks, bonds or mutual funds, you can help protect the Parks while receiving tax advantages. When you transfer ownership of stock, you receive a charitable tax deduction for its full market value and incur no capital gains tax (subject to IRS deduction limits) on shares held for at least one year.

To make a stock gift, please contact Tamara Marks, Director of Philanthropy, at 970-485-0391 or tamaram@sequoiaparks.org so that we may properly track and acknowledge your gift.

If you own stock that is worth less now than when you bought it, it may be advantageous to sell the stock, take a capital loss on your tax return, and donate the proceeds to SPC. Consult yourfinancial advisor first about the potential tax benefits.

Donor-Advised Funds
Some donors choose to make their charitable gifts through donor advised funds, which allow them to give to their fund and then distribute donations at a later date. SPC gratefully accepts donations from donor-advised funds.

Real Estate
Want to make a big gift to SPC without touching your bank account? Consider giving us real estate. When you donate appreciated property you have held longer than oneyear, you qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction. This eliminates capital gains tax and you no longer have to deal with that property’s maintenance costs, property taxes or insurance.

All donations made to the Sequoia Parks Conservancy are 100% tax-deductible. Please choose any of the methods below:
By mail
Sequoia Parks Conservancy, 47050 Generals Highway Unit 10, Three Rivers, CA 93271
By phone
Call us at 559-565-4256
​Or online – just click one of the options above