When you contribute to the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, you're helping to strengthen the entire Massachusetts land conservation community, including the land trust near you. You're making a lasting difference to advance conservation of wildlife habitat, viability of local farms and forests, stronger climate resilience, and free access to the outdoors for everybody in the state.
Gifts to Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
MLTC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Federal tax identification number 27-2331022.
Membership
Click here to learn more about joining MLTC.
General Donations
Use the online form at right, or mail a check payable to Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition to MLTC, 18 Wolbach Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776
Conference Sponsorship
Sponsoring the Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference offers several benefits, including the opportunity to promote your work to an audience of over 450 conservation professionals. If you're interested in supporting the conference, visit our Conference page.
Planned Gifts and Gifts of Securities
Donor-Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds are an excellent way to simplify your charitable giving while providing valuable tax advantages. If you have a DAF, you can designate the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition as one of your charities. Consult with your fund administrator to set it up.
Gifts of Stock
By donating appreciated stocks to MLTC, you can maximize your impact while reducing your annual taxes. You’ll avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and can deduct the full current value of your contribution.* Contact your brokerage to verify their specific delivery instructions and provide the following information about our receiving account:
- Account Name: Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition
- Registration of Account: Corporation; Tax ID Number: 27-2331022
- Account Type: Brokerage, non-retirement
- Account Number: Z40109654
- Clearing Firm:
- Fidelity Investments
- Attn: TOA Receives
- PO Box 770001
- Cincinnati, OH 45277-0036
- DTC number: 0226
Please contact Executive Director Robb Johnson at robb@massland.org if you have additional questions regarding the completion of your stock transfer.
* This is not tax advice; please consult a tax professional to understand how charitable giving might affect your particular tax situation.
Gifts from an IRA or 401K
If you are at least 70.5 years old, you can make up to $100,000 in tax-free gifts from your IRA or 401K each year.* And, for those who are 73 or older, these Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year. Reach out to your plan administrator or financial advisor to learn more about making such a gift to the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition.
* This is not tax advice; please consult a tax professional to understand how charitable giving might affect your particular tax situation.
Legacy Gifts
Including MLTC in your estate plan is an enduring way to support the causes that matter most to you beyond your lifetime.
- Giving from Your Will: Designate the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition as the recipient of a percentage of your estate, a specific amount, or a particular asset in your will.
- Beneficiary Designation: Name the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition as a beneficiary in your retirement savings account, insurance policy, or other financial accounts.
- Charitable Trust: Establish a trust that provides income to loved ones with the remainder supporting the Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition.
- Legal Name: Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition, Inc.
- EIN: 27-2331022
Speak with your financial planner or attorney to learn about possible tax benefits of a legacy gift.