Ways to Donate
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
- Winston Churchill
Make a One-Time or Recurring Cash Donation
Do you feel called to support one of our ongoing projects? Or do you want to support our mission? We rely on donations to fund project development and recurring donations help us to maintain and manage our properties. Make a donation today, or become a Sustaining Member and contribute monthly to the Saluda Community Land Trust (SCLT), providing reliable support. We are forever grateful for our Donors and Sustaining Members.
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Click here to make a secure online donation.
Donate Your Time
SCLT’s work in preservation and community building is powered by volunteers. We offer a range of opportunities, from clearing brush to deed research. Fill out our Volunteer Form today to learn how you can get involved and join the growing SCLT community through volunteer efforts.
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Click Here to fill out our Volunteer Form.
Donate Your Land
Preserve your family's farm or land for future generations with options like easements, willed donations, life estates, or land donations. These methods can also offer tax benefits for your current or estate planning needs.
Leave Your Legacy
Share the joy and beauty you've experienced with future generations while preserving land around Saluda. Many planned gifts offer tax benefits and have minimal impact on your current lifestyle. Consider these options:
1. Transfer IRA Distributions: If you’re taking mandatory IRA distributions, you can donate them directly to SCLT to avoid taxes.
2. Name SCLT in Your Will or Trust: Designate SCLT as a beneficiary to receive your land or assets upon your death.
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Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund is a charitable investment account that allows you to support organizations you care about. It functions like a savings account for charity, letting you decide the amount, timing, and guidelines for your donations. Cash, securities, or other asset contributions to a donor advised fund, like the Polk County Community Foundation, are typically eligible for tax deduction.
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Gifting Stock
Gifting stock to SCLT is a simple way to make a lasting impact while enjoying tax benefits. By donating appreciated securities held for over a year, you can deduct the fair market value of your gift and avoid capital gains taxes.
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Vehicle Donations
Turn your old car, truck, tractor, or boat into a tax deduction by donating it to SCLT.
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Make a Tribute
Honor someone special while helping to protect vital open spaces with a tribute gift to SCLT. Your contribution will create a lasting legacy that will last forever.
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