Our Commitment

We will not sell, share or trade our donors’ names or personal information with any other organization, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other entities. This policy applies to all donor information received by Island Conservation, both online and offline as well as any electronic, written, or verbal communications.

Gift Acceptance Policy

Island Conservation is committed to preventing extinctions, restoring island ecosystems, and preserving biodiversity with special attention to the human communities that depend on these resources and are disproportionately impacted by their loss. Island Conservation will, with full transparency and due diligence, evaluate all potential gifts with attention to whether the gift donor’s business or personal dealings negatively impact any of the above or would erode the public’s trust in Island Conservation. The principal basis for making a gift should be the desire on the part of the donor to support the mission, programs, and objectives of Island Conservation. We will not accept gifts from individuals, foundations, or corporations that have an explicit or implicit quid pro quo. Island Conservation will not accept charitable contributions from unlawful sources.

Donate Stock

Donate a gift of stock to Island Conservation

Instructions for Donating Stock

Thank you very much for your interest in donating stock to support Island Conservation’s mission to prevent extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.

To make a contribution of stock, please follow the steps below:

1. NOTIFY us of your gift of stock via email, mail or phone.
   Be sure to indicate for us:
   • Name of issuer of stock
   • Number of shares
   • Date the shares are intended to be delivered
2. Send shares of stock electronically from your brokerage account to Island Conservation. There are two ways to transfer. Please contact us with any questions or requests for assistance prior to giving.

Asset Transfer Forms and Instructions

Please note that if you would to transfer Mutual Funds or foreign currencies the above instructions are not applicable and you should contact us directly.

Notifications should be directed to:

Heath Packard
E-mail: giving at islandconservation.org
Phone: 831-515-7314

You will receive a gift acknowledgment letter from Island Conservation shortly after your donation.

We thank you for your support and for your generosity.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact giving at islandconservation.org or 831-515-7314

Gifts through your estate plan

A gift to Island Conservation in your estate plan will build a legacy and assure a future in which island species thrive. 

A gift to Island Conservation in your estate plan will build a legacy and assure a future in which island species thrive. By including Island Conservation in your will, your estate may receive significant tax savings. A designated sum or a certain percentage of a residuary estate can be donated or consider making Island Conservation a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or other qualified retirement plan. If you choose to provide for Island Conservation in your estate plans, please contact our planned giving team at giving at islandconservation.org or 831-359-4787.

If you wish to name Island Conservation in your will or estate plan, we should be named as:

Island Conservation, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the state of California, with a principal business address of 2100 Delaware Ave., Suite 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tax ID # 91-1839907.

Our tax identification number is: 91-1839907

DATE OF INCORPORATION: 1994

Island Conservation is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Donate Via IRA

Donate via your IRA fund to Island Conservation

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 gives those at least 70½ years of age the opportunity to make tax-free charitable gifts, including the minimum required distribution.

To make a distribution from your IRA account to IC follow these steps:

1. Notify your plan administrator.
2. Notify Island Conservation – giving at islandconservation.org.

For more information, contact giving at islandconservation.org or 831-359-4787.

We recommend that you consult your attorney or tax advisor about how tax benefits may apply to your specific situation. Please note that Island Conservation cannot render tax or legal advice and we urge you to consult with your professional advisor about your situation before making a charitable gift.

Link: How would I benefit and can it work for me? (single page as below)

How You Benefit

• You avoid the income tax penalty on your distributions.
• You have the satisfaction of seeing your gift immediately support critical conservation work.

Can It Work for You?

A gift through your IRA may be for you if:

• You are over age 70½.
• You do not need the additional income from your required minimum distributions.
• You don’t itemize deductions or you are subject to a rule that limits your deductions.
• You want to give more than the 60% deduction limitation.
• You live in a state with no charitable income tax deduction.

Employer Matching

Does your company match employee donations? Search for your employer below and send us your matching gift form.

In-Kind Donation

Looking to donate a non-cash gift, like a vehicle?

You’ve come to the right place.

Send us an email with the information and we’ll be in touch shortly.

Mail a Check

Make a donation by mailing a check to our address:

Island Conservation
P.O. Box 80709
City of Industry, CA 91716-8415

Donate Cryptocurrency

Donate Cryptocurrency to Island Conservation today!

Become a monthly donor

Join our community of monthly donors by setting up a recurring gift of any amount.

Your ongoing support will sustain our vital work all year long!

Select ‘monthly’ on the donate form at the top of the page to make your recurring gift.