There are many ways to get involved with Global Forest Science and every gift makes a difference. Planned giving provides opportunities for individuals to support Global Forest Science's work in ways that provide personal financial gains at the same time. In addition to being a valuable source of financial support for Global Forest Science, many planned giving options result in tax benefits for donors. Examples of Planned Gifts include bequests or gifts of life insurance.

A bequest is a gift made through your will. By naming Global Forest Science as a beneficiary of your estate, you help ensure that we have the financial resources to continue our conservation programs and protect forests around the world. Anyone can make a bequest. To do so you must have a will. If you already have a will, consider adding Global Forest Science as a beneficiary.

You may choose to give a new or existing life insurance policy to Global Forest Science. A gift of life insurance may be separate from your estate and not subject to estate or trust costs. Premium payments or cash surrender values of such policies earn tax credits, meaning that your future gift saves tax dollars today.

Donations of publicly traded securities are a smart way to support charitable organizations. Publicly traded securities include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, bills and futures traded on stock exchanges in the U.S., Canada and some other countries. You can reduce the tax you pay on capital gains by half when you give securities to a registered charity such as Global Forest Science.

For more details on Global Forest Science projects or to support Global Forest Science's research efforts, contact us donations@GlobalForestScience.org.