Donate to the Androscoggin Land Trust

There are various ways to contribute to ALT beyond a membership contribution. You can provide significant support towards ALT’s mission and enjoy tax advantages. Please consider the following gift ideas:

Memorial and Holiday Gifts: A gift made in memory of a deceased relative or friend or in honor of a special occasion such as a birthday or wedding anniversary.

Corporate Matching Gifts: Your employer may sponsor a matching gift program and will match any contribution made by their employees through payroll deductions or direct gifts.

Gifts of Stock/Mutual Funds: Gifts of long-term appreciated stock and mutual fund shares benefits the land trust and the donor. You may receive income tax savings and may avoid capital gain taxes you would incur if you were to sell.

Bequests in a Will: Include ALT in your will by specifying a fixed amount of cash, a certain percentage of your estate or the remainder of your estate after expenses.

Sample language for a fixed amount:
"I bequeath the sum of $____ dollars to the Androscoggin Land Trust, a Maine non-profit organization to be used or disposed of for its general charitable purposes."

Sample language for a residuary bequest:
"I bequeath ____ percent of the residue of my estate to the Androscoggin Land Trust, a Maine non-profit organization to be used or disposed of for its general charitable purposes."

Life Insurance & Pension Plans: Name ALT as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or pension plan while you continue to benefit from these assets during your lifetime.

For more information on these gift ideas or to learn about other ways to make a charitable contribution, contact us or call 207-782-2302.