Ways to Give

Donor Advised Fund (DAF) 

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about—like protecting our ocean and coastlines. With a DAF, individuals, families, or businesses can make a tax-deductible donation to a sponsoring organization (like a community foundation or financial institution), then recommend grants to nonprofits like Save Our Shores over time. You can donate cash, publicly-traded stocks, and in some cases, even other assets.

By giving through a DAF, you can maximize your impact, enjoy immediate tax benefits, and support environmental protection on your own timeline. Learn more and next steps here. 

Gifts of Stock

We are now accepting gifts of stock! By donating appreciated securities, you can avoid capital gains taxes while supporting a cause you care about. It’s a win-win: you receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock, and Save Our Shores gets the resources it needs to continue its vital work. 

We are currently working with the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County to process gifts of stock to Save Our Shores. Please fill out this editable PDF and follow the enclosed instructions. Let us know of your gift by putting Save Our Shores in the "fund name or purpose of gift" field. 

Will or Estate Plans

Consider naming Save Our Shores as a beneficiary in your will or estate plans. This type of planned giving ensures your legacy of environmental stewardship lives on. Whether it’s a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset, your planned gift will provide lasting support for our mission. Let us know of your plans to name Save Our Shores in your plans by connecting with our Executive Director below!

Retirement Plans

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA. This allows you to donate directly to Save Our Shores from your retirement account without having to count the distribution as taxable income. It’s a great way to reduce your taxable income while supporting our environmental initiatives. You can find out more information about this process here. 

We’d be happy to talk more about your options. Call us at (831) 462-5660 x8 or email me at katie@saveourshores.org.