Donate to support AW’s River Stewardship Efforts
American Whitewater is proud of the work we have accomplished in our stewardship program but we need your help to sustain our success. Your support through membership and donations enables our staff to be active and engaged in the process of river stewardship. Donations don’t have to be large; each person doing a small part makes a noticeable difference.
By giving a donation you are providing essential funding for Stewardship initiatives that have been identified as needing the most support. Online donations save American Whitewater money and allow your donation to go to work faster.
Many donors fail to take full advantage of federal tax incentives specifically intended to encourage charitable contributions. Such incentives often enable a donor to make a larger gift to American Whitewater at little or no additional cost. For more information about maximizing your gift visit the IRS website dedicated to charitable organizations at http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/index.html.
There are many ways to support American Whitewater and its important projects that benefit whitewater river enthusiasts. The most popular is by becoming a new member, renewing your current membership, or through an additional cash donation. Donating money online with your credit card or writing a check to American Whitewater is tax-deductible and the simplest and most direct way to contribute. If you itemize your tax deductions, your gift to American Whitewater is fully deductible less the retail value of any incentive gift you may receive.
American Whitewater is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, EIN# 23-7083760.
For alternative giving options check out:
- Donate online today: To begin your donation simply enter in your donation amount in the box in the upper right hand corner. You will be taken to the secure online store. It is as easy as that!
- Monthly Giving: As a member of American Whitewater’s monthly giving program, you can play a vital role in ensuring that we have the resources we need for all of our ongoing efforts. With your minimum monthly gift of $10 via credit card or electronic funds transfer from your checking account, you’ll help us move quickly when a threat to one of your favorite rivers arises unexpectedly. Click here to get your monthly support started today!
- Bequests: You can establish a legacy that will reflect your concern for whitewater rivers by including AW in your will or living trust. Bequests to American Whitewater are generally exempt from federal or state inheritance taxes, and subject to an unlimited deduction. Learn more about bequests.
Combined Federal Campaign: American Whitewater is a proud participant in the Combined Federal Campaign. Federal employees including federal civilians, military personnel and U.S. Postal Workers can donate to American Whitewater through the federal government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
- Charitable Remainder Trusts: One of the most commonly used forms of charitable tax planning is called the charitable remainder trust. It is a way you can convert a highly appreciated asset (such as real estate or stocks) into a lifetime income while minimizing income and estate taxes.Learn more about Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Employer Matching: Many employers will match your donations to non-profit organizations dollar-for-dollar. This includes membership payments, as well as additional contributions. Some companies may match only a percentage of your gift but take the time to check with your employer to see if your company has a matching program.
- Life Income Gifts: There are a variety of plans through which you can transfer assets to American Whitewater and receive income. Learn more about Life Income Gifts
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MissionFish: MissionFish helps you donate to American Whitewater through trading on eBay. Simply sell your items through the MissionFish program on ebay and the proceeds come directly to American Whitewater.
Other Assets: A gift of real estate to American Whitewater qualifies you for a tax deduction based on the property’s fair market value. If it is not a river access point, American Whitewater will sell the property and use the proceeds to protect access and restore rivers. Acceptance of property is subject to certain conditions. Please contact Mark Singleton , Executive Director mark@americanwhitewater.org or 828-586-1930 for additional information.
- Securities: Donating appreciated stock to American Whitewater benefits both the donor and whitewater rivers. The donor receives two tax-related benefits. First, the gain on the stock is not subject to capital gains taxes. Second, the donor can deduct the value of the stock as a charitable contribution. American Whitewater can sell the stock and put the money quickly to work to help whitewater rivers and their users. (As a non-profit group, we’re also exempt from capital gains taxes.) The net result: you can make a larger gift to American Whitewater because of the tax savings.
United Way: American Whitewater is a proud participant in United Way. All the federal campaigns, and a few of the local United Way campaigns will allow you to donate through them to American Whitewater. Check to see if yours is one of them. American Whitewater’s CFC/UNITED WAY member # is 2302.
- Vehicle Donations: Here is a free and easy way to turn that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductible donation benefiting American Whitewater. Our service is totally free and includes convenient pick-up of your car, truck, or RV anywhere in the U.S. You are eligible for an itemized tax deduction of your vehicle’s Retail Fair Market Value. For more information about this program visit: http://www.v-dac.com/org/?id=237083760
or call toll free 877-999-8322.