Tax-Smart, Year-End Ways to Support our Mission

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As the year comes to a close, now is the perfect time to make a tax-smart contribution that supports the Henry’s Fork Foundation’s vital conservation efforts. By taking advantage of strategic giving options, you can maximize your impact while also benefiting from potential tax savings. Whether you choose to donate appreciated stocks, make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or contribute directly, your tax-smart year-end gift helps protect and sustain the Henry’s Fork and South Fork of the Snake River. Explore the best ways to give before the year ends and make a lasting difference for our fisheries and waterways.

Here are five often overlooked ways you can support our important work in addition to traditional gifts by check or credit card:

Appreciated stock/securities:

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or mutual funds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.

Donor Advised Fund Grant:

HFF is a qualified 501c3 organization that is eligible to receive grants from your donor advised fund.

Monthly Gifts:

Join the exclusive community of those giving monthly. A little bit every month goes a long way and makes a big impact. For the same price as lunch, a couple of cups of coffee, or your online streaming subscription you can have a significant impact in supporting our mission. Set it and forget it. GIVE MONTHLY

Donate with an IRA Charitable Rollover:

If you are 70½ or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $105,000 from your IRA to our organization. It may also satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

Include HFF in your will/trust/estate plan:

With gift planning, you can provide long‑lasting support for our organization while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. Let us help you tailor your legacy gift to your financial, tax or estate planning objectives. Visit HFFLegacy.org for more information.

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