There are ways to support Wildlife Mississippi other than by becoming an annual member or by making a cash gift. They include gifts of real estate (fee simple or through a conservation easement), securities (stocks, bonds or funds) and by planned giving (such as a charitable remainder trust).

GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE

There are two main ways to contribute real estate: by donating it outright or by granting a conservation easement on all or part of your property. Donating an easement allows you to maintain ownership, with certain restrictions on uses such as making major land use changes.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

Stocks, bonds or funds can be contributed to Wildlife Mississippi. There are certain tax advantages to donating appreciated stocks or other securities. Gifts of securities can be made directly through your broker. You can also contribute part of an Individual Retirement Account to Wildlife Mississippi to create a conservation legacy.

PLANNED GIVING

Mississippi ranks No. 1 in donating to charity and most Mississippians don’t give to charity solely for their own financial benefit. Major donors appreciate thoughtful gift structuring that reduces their cost of giving, addresses estate planning concerns and maximizes the effectiveness of the gift. Wildlife Mississippi offers this kind of structuring to its donors. The charitable remainder trust is a popular way to make charitable contributions. It lets donors make major gifts now while keeping income from the assets for use during their lifetime.