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Ways to Give
There are so many ways to contribute.
Give today to help keep Catalina beautiful and accessible and to support our many conservation, education and recreation programs.
General Donation
Your donation makes a difference today and is also an investment in the future of Catalina Island, benefitting visitors for generations to come.Unrestricted gifts are particularly helpful because they can be directed to where they are most urgently needed.
Leadership Circle
Leadership Circle members are a special group of extraordinary donors who demonstrate that they value one of California’s greatest ecological treasures, share the Conservancy’s passion for the natural world and belief in the power of lifelong learning. You will enjoy special membership benefits such as private tours and learning opportunities and receive invitations to exclusive Leadership Circle events.
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Stocks & Securities
Give strategically by donating appreciated securities to Catalina Island Conservancy. Gifts of appreciated securities enable you to support the Conservancy’s programs and mission while simultaneously achieving two tax benefits: avoidance of capital gains taxes and eligibility to receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value at the time of the gift.
Learn MoreIRA Contributions
If you are 70 1/2 years old or older, you can give up to $100,000 of your IRA’s required minimum distribution (RMD) directly to Catalina Island Conservancy without reporting additional income. It’s simple – keep Catalina wild and beautiful and lower your taxes at the same time!
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Legacy Society
Legacy gifts help the long-term stability of the Catalina Island Conservancy so we can continue to protect Catalina Island well into the future. Your legacy gift also helps provide ways for you to manage your assets and pass on your values.
Learn MoreMatching Gifts
Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that, in effect, doubles (or in many cases even triples) your gift to the Conservancy. Matching gifts make a critical contribution to our continued conservation, education and recreation programs on Catalina.
So when making a gift to the Conservancy, please consider earmarking us for a corporate match.
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Ball Sponsorship
The Conservancy Ball is the most popular fundraising event on the Island, taking place annually in April in the historic Casino Ballroom. Ball sponsors and attendees have helped raise more than $7.5M for Conservancy programs since it began 25 years ago. Sponsors receive exclusive recognition and hospitality benefits in appreciation of their generosity.
Learn MoreCorporate Partnerships
The Conservancy’s Corporate Partner opportunities offer you company the chance to raise brand awareness, amplify your corporate social responsibility message and network with the shared communities we serve.
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Orange County Community Foundation
Give directly from your donor advised fund at Orange County Community Foundation.
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If you have questions, talk to your respective tax or financial advisor or contact the Catalina Island Conservancy.