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We all treasure the Vail Valley for a wealth of reasons; for the sheer beauty of the mountains, for the clean air, for the abundance of wonderful activities we enjoy season to season and for the important, enriching times we are able to spend with our families and friends in such a wonderful environment. But we, and the Valley, are at a crossroads.

The unprecedented, unchecked and unplanned growth occurring in communities along the I-70 corridor and throughout Eagle County will irrevocably alter the experience we so value for our families, for our children and grandchildren. The Valley is changing in ways that will not only be detrimental to the environment and to wildlife, but in ways which will fundamentally undermine the special character that not only first drew us to, but continues to sustain our appreciation of life in the mountains.

 

As in other, similar communities, the strength of our local conservation effort is of primary importance right now. Because Eagle County is especially vulnerable to the pressures of suburban development, we must support the EVLT while there is still land to work with; while we still have a chance to plan for the future.

 

Please consider a gift to the EVLT. Your donation will help create a strong foundation for our special part of the Rocky Mountains as it continues to grow. It will help preserve the qualities we cherish for the generations to come!

 

Outright Gifts

Cash – the simplest way to support the cause

• Donate online or mail/fax payment to EVLT.

Appreciated Property: Securities and Real Estate

• Long-term appreciated stock, mutual funds, or real estate - easy and tax-efficient.

• Greater tax benefits than a cash gift of equivalent value.

• Please notify us prior to your stock transfer.

Life Insurance

• Name EVLT as sole beneficiary of your policy, transfer ownership of a paid-up policy, or give a policy on which you are still paying premiums.

Lasting Gifts

 

Charitable Gift Annuities

• In exchange for a gift of cash or other assets, EVLT will pay you and/or a loved one a fixed, guaranteed annual income for the rest of your life. After your death, the remainder of your annuity is used to create a charitable endowment fund in your name.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

• An irrevocable trust provides you and/or a loved one with a fixed, guaranteed annual income or an income that varies with the value of the trust

Bequests – the simplest lasting gift

• You could designate a bequest as an outright cash gift, a percentage of your estate, from your IRA, or set up a plan that provides lifetime income to your beneficiaries.

Special Gifts

 

Matching Gifts

• Expand the impact of your gift when your employer matches your charitable contributions.

Naming Opportunities

• Endowed or other special purpose funds may be named for someone you wish to honor.

Endowment

• Receive tax benefits for an endowed gift, while providing income in perpetuity for a project of particular interest to you.

Special Events and Projects

• Become involved in our fundraising events by sponsoring, volunteering, donating products or services, or simply by attending.

Memorial and Commemorative Gifts

• Memorial gifts are lasting tributes in honor of a beloved person who has passed away. Commemorative gifts celebrate a person or special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday, or retirement.

For more details on all of these Ways of Giving, please call 970.524.0870. All inquiries regarding gifts to EVLT are completely confidential.

We are pleased to provide you with this information. It is not intended to provide legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your financial and legal advisors for additional tax information.

Your tax-deductible gift can be mailed to:

 

Eagle Valley Land Trust

PO Box 3308

Eagle, Colorado 81631

 

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