Impact that lasts for generations
A hopeful future is shaped by those bold enough to believe a better world is possible. Your gift to the Arbor Day Foundation supports crucial tree-planting projects and reforestation efforts that deliver layers of good during your lifetime and many lifetimes after.
Ways to give now
Imagine the future you want to grow. We have different ways you can make it a reality.
Gift of cash
Whether you choose a specific planting effort or allow us to designate your support, your cash gift will achieve planet-shifting impact.
Gift of appreciated securities
Support tree planting at home and around the world by donating stocks, bonds, or mutual fund shares.
Charitable gift annuity
With a charitable gift annuity, you’ll receive a stable income for life and an immediate tax reduction, all while benefiting the planet through tree plantings.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
If you’re required to take minimum distributions from your traditional IRA, you can put the money to good use without the need to pay taxes by donating it to our cause.
Donor-advised funds
Donor-advised funds allow you to secure a charitable deduction now and designate the beneficiaries later. If you already have a donor-advised fund or DAF established, please contact your donor-advised fund administrator to make your grant recommendation to the Arbor Day Foundation. Please feel free to contact us to discuss gifts through donor-advised funds.
Gift of land
Use your land for good. Donate all or a portion of your land to help fund critical tree-planting projects. As an added benefit, you may reduce your capital gains tax and provide an income tax deduction.
Give in the Future
Remember the planet in your will
Choose how you want to include the Arbor Day Foundation in your will.
- Special Bequest: Allows you to discern exactly what you want to leave; a great tool for gifting a specific dollar amount or asset/piece of real estate
- Residuary Bequest: Allows you to designate all or a specific portion of the remainder of your estate to an organization
- Contingent Bequest: Allows a gift to be fulfilled if certain conditions are met (e.g., if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can select a contingent beneficiary)
Designate a Beneficiary
Leave your mark by leaving the remaining funds in your retirement account to the Arbor Day Foundation through two different types of beneficiary designations.
- Primary Beneficiary: Allows you to name the Arbor Day Foundation as the beneficiary of either a stated percentage or the entire amount of a retirement asset
- Contingent Beneficiary: Allows you to name the Arbor Day Foundation as the beneficiary of either a stated percentage or the entire amount of a retirement asset, given that the primary beneficiaries do not survive you
Charitable Remainder Trust
This option allows your heirs to receive income for their lifetime(s). After that point, the remainder in the trust or annuity is distributed to the Arbor Day Foundation, which will use the funds to plant trees where they’ll do the most good. A qualified financial advisor can talk you through this option and help you set it up.
Make your life a gift to the planet
Including the Arbor Day Foundation in your will or as a beneficiary means your impact will endure, creating a better tomorrow for your loved ones and their loved ones. Use the following tax-identification and address, as well as recommended language in your will:
“I give [Amount, Property, Percentage, Residue] to tax-exempt Arbor Day Foundation, located in Lincoln, NE, for the purpose of supporting the Arbor Day Foundation’s mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.”
- Tax Id: 23-7169265
- Address: Arbor Day Foundation, P.O. Box 80208, Lincoln, NE 68501
Meet Our Team
A better world is calling
Robust forests. Vibrant ecosystems. Thriving wildlife. Flourishing communities. You have the power to do a lifetime of good that will last for lifetimes. We’ll help you connect your present to the future.
Submit this form and our Planned Giving team will reach out to discuss your planned giving options.
