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Help us grow tomorrow’s trees.

At Trees Forever, we focus on lasting impact over quick wins. We work alongside communities to make sure every tree planted has the support it needs to flourish. We believe in people, because when people are empowered, the results last for generations.

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Cash

Give now by credit card, debit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, or bank transfer.

To mail a donation, send to: Trees Forever, 80 W 8th Avenue, Marion IA 52302

Donor Advised Funds

Designate funds in your DAF to Trees Forever.

  • Retain the flexibility to make grant recommendations over time. 
  • Receive an immediate tax deduction when contributing to your fund. 
  • Make an immediate impact on our mission. 

A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows individuals to make charitable contributions and receive an immediate tax deduction. The funds are managed by a DAF custodian, and the donor can recommend grants to their preferred nonprofit organizations. Donors can contribute to the fund over time and recommend grants to charities at their discretion, providing flexibility in their giving strategy.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Leverage traditional IRA distributions for good. 

  • Reduce taxable income.
  • Counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution for the year. 
  • Make an immediate impact on our mission. 
  1. Instruct your IRA custodian to distribute up to $105,000 directly to one or more eligible charities. 
  2. The QCD counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution. 
  3. The QCD is not included in your taxable income, which can reduce your overall tax liability. You will not receive a charitable income tax deduction for the QCD. 

When making a gift through your QCD, please ask your IRA custodian to include your name and address in the “Memo” line to ensure proper credit.

Tax ID: 42-1419181

Address: Trees Forever, 80 W 8th Avenue, Marion, IA 52302

Stock

Donate appreciated securities, bonds, or mutual fund shares. 

  • Gifts of assests can often save you far more on taxes than gifts of cash.
  • Avoid all capital gains taxes. 
  • Receive an income tax deduction for the value of the assets (if you’ve had them for more than a year). 
  • Make an immediate impact on our mission. 
  1. Transfer appreciated securities directly to us (and avoid all capital gains taxes). 
  2. Receive a tax reciept for the value of the assts. 
  3. The securities are sold and the funds put directly to use for the greatest impact. 

Trees Forever Tax ID:42-1419181
Securities Transfer Instructions (For Gifts of Stock) 
DTC Clearing Number:
Client Name: Trees Forever
Account Number: 
Receiving Firm: 

When gifting stock please include the donor’s name, type of stock, and quantity of shares in the “Memo” line to ensure proper credit.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Receive an immediate tax reduction, while helping the environment. 

Vehicles

Donate vehicles to help make a big impact with tree planting projects.

  • Skip costs associated with selling a car.
  • Free up sapce at home.
  • Vehicle donations are tax-deductible.

Follow the link here to get started. 

Real Estate

Donate land to help make a big impact with tree planting projects.

  • Reduce estate tax liability
  • Eliminate ownership and maintenance expenses
  • Make a significant charitable gift in support of our mission
  1. Contact us to let us know about your interest in donating real estate.
  2. Obtain an appraisal of the property to determine its fair market value. This will help you determine the amount of your charitable deduction for tax purposes.
  3. Work with us and your attorney to transfer the property ownership. This may involve executing a deed, transferring title, and completing any necessary legal or regulatory requirements.
  4. Claim your charitable deduction on your tax return for the year in which the donation is made.

Consult with a qualified estate planning attorney and tax professional to determine if this is the right option for you. Additionally, there are some restrictions on the types of property we can accept, so please contact us before you donate!

Contact our Development Team

Would you like to have a conversation about options? Our Development Team are here to help!

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Leave a Legacy that Lasts for Generations

Your planned gift to Trees Forever supports crucial tree-planting projects that deliver layers of good during your lifetime and many lifetimes after.

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