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Financial Support
The Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts provides the common ground where 53 individual land trusts and open space programs meet to work towards the shared goal of conserving irreplaceable lands across the state. When you give to the Coalition, you don’t just support one organization – you help the Coalition support the work of all 53 of its member organizations, which together touch every corner of the state. Help us keep a step ahead of the developers as we preserve Colorado’s unique natural places. Please make a contribution online or by mail today.
Gifts of stocks or mutual funds
A gift of stock may be more tax-wise than a cash gift. As stocks grow in value, they may appreciate substantially beyond the original investment. When the stocks are sold, any growth above the original cost is considered a capital gain and is subject to federal capital gains tax of up to 20 percent (15 percent federal rate and many states treat capital gains as ordinary income). By giving Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts appreciated securities (that have been held at least a year and a day), you can avoid the capital gains tax and receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Please call us at 303-271-1577 for instructions on how to make an electronic transfer of your gift of stock or mutual funds.
Planned Giving
Those who provide for the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts in their estate plan have the opportunity to make a continuing impact on the preservation of Colorado's spectacular landscape. To discuss your bequest or other opportunities for planned giving, please call us at: 303-271-1577.
Sample Bequest Language
To make a bequest, consult with your legal advisor and have a phrase such as the following, that includes Colorado Coalition of Land Trust's legal designation, inserted in your will or added as a codicil. (CCLT's tax ID number is 84-1355809)
Simple Bequest
A simple bequest leaves a specific dollar amount or percentage of one’s estate. An example of the wording for this type of bequest is: “I do hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, 1410 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, the sum of $_____ (or _____% of my estate) to be used in support of its mission to promote and support land conservation excellence in Colorado through leadership, advocacy, education and outreach.
Residual Bequest
The residual bequest allows you to provide for loved ones first, and then with residual or remaining funds you may designate a bequest to the Seminary. An ex- ample of the wording for a residual bequest is: “ I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts, all (or a percentage of) the rest and remainder of my estate, after all of the above bequests have been made, to be used in support of its mission to promote and support land conservation excellence in Colorado through leadership, advocacy, education and outreach.
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