Mail checks payable to “7 Lakes Alliance” to:

P.O. Box 250
Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918

Make a donation of land or an easement through an outright gift, in a will or by naming 7 Lakes Alliance as a beneficiary of a charitable lead or remainder trust. 7 Lakes has a variety of land conservation tools available to you that can be tailored to meet your needs. 7 Lakes is a nationally accredited land trust that meets the highest standards for land conservation and stewardship. For more information or to find out how a donation of land may qualify for tax benefits, including estate, income, and property tax relief, please contact Noah Pollock, Land Conservation Director at 802-598-9056 or noah.pollock@7lakesalliance.org

7 Lakes Alliance welcomes gifts of securities to support our mission to conserve the lands and waters of the Belgrade Lakes region.

Donors may transfer shares electronically by providing their brokers with this information:

For your convenience, 7 Lakes maintains a brokerage account at LPL/Golden Pond Wealth Management, 129 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine 04901. Further instructions for delivering gifts of securities may be obtained from LPL by calling Katherine Higgins at (207) 873-2200.

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LPL Financial, DTC Clearing: #0075
For Further Credit to Account of 7 Lakes Alliance, #11587085

7 Lakes Alliance taxpayer ID number is 04-3047156 (Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance DBA 7 Lakes Alliance)

It’s always helpful to 7 Lakes Alliance to know that a gift of stock is coming (to track it appropriately). When you have made a gift of stock, or if you have any questions, please contact us:

Laurie Raleigh
7 Lakes Alliance Development Director
207-931-8806
laurie.raleigh@7lakesalliance.org
P.O. Box 250
Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918

You want your charitable donations to 7 Lakes to be as effective as possible when you give. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. To give to 7 Lakes Alliance through your donor advised fund, ask your accountant or contact our Development Director Laurie Raleigh.

Laurie Raleigh
7 Lakes Alliance Development Director
207-931-8806
laurie.raleigh@7lakesalliance.org
P.O. Box 250
Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918

Simple, but significant.

Legacy giving is a type of donation that is made through an individual’s estate plan. These gifts can take many forms, including bequests, charitable trusts, annuities, or life insurance policies. The donor decides how they want their gift to be used, and the nonprofit receives the gift after the donor’s passing.

Legacy giving allows you to make a lasting impact on 7 Lakes that aligns with your values and interests. It can also provide you with tax benefits and financial advantages during your lifetime. by including us in your estate plan, you can ensure that your generosity will continue beyond your lifetime and support 7 Lakes Alliance for years to come.

Bequests: a bequest is a gift of money, property, or assets that is designated in your will or trust. You can choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a specific asset to 7 Lakes Alliance.

Charitable Trusts: A charitable trust is a type of trust that is set up to benefit a nonprofit organization. There are two main types of charitable trusts: a charitable remainder trust, which provides income to the donor during their lifetime and then donates the remaining assets to the nonprofit, and a charitable lead trust, which donates income to the nonprofit during the donor’s lifetime and then passes the remaining assets to the donor’s beneficiaries.

Annuities: A charitable gift annuity is a contract between you and the nonprofit. You make a gift and in return, the nonprofit receives regular income payments for the remainder of its existence.

Life Insurance Policies: A donor can name a nonprofit as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, which will provide a future gift.

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Matching gift programs are a form of corporate philanthropy where businesses match the donations their employees make to charitable organizations. Check with your employer to see if they make matching gifts.