Outright Gifts

Cash or Pledged Gifts
When asked,doors usually respond by writing a check. They may, however choose to make commitments over a period of time. For gifts up to $1000, that period is usually one year. For larger gifts, stretching payments over multiple years can increase the size of the gift or extend its tax advantages.

Stocks
Marketable securities held long term are becoming a very popular way to make gifts. Such gifts of appreciated property can have an immediate impact on Five Valleys Land Trust projects and also create an immediate income tax deduction for you based on their current value. And, because there is no capital gains tax when you make the gift, you save on taxes twice.

Real Estate
Real estate, which can be used for either an outright or planned gift, can offer favorable tax benefits. Real estate gifts are reviewed by a committee of the Board of Directors to assure they will be usable by Five Valleys Land Trust.

Personal Property
Giving personal property such as equipment or works of art is yet another way to help Five Valleys Land Trust.