Ways to Give

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.