What Benefits will I receive as a Donor to the Endowment Fund?

• Tax Benefits: As a public charity, the Waterfowl USA Endowment Fund offers the highest level of tax benefits for charitable giving. Donors can give any type of property (cash, stocks, closely held securities, real estate, or personal property) and receive maximum tax benefits. Furthermore, they can integrate their contributions with their overall financial and estate planning, maximizing tax advantages.

• Flexibility and Simplicity: The Waterfowl USA Endowment Fund can manage virtually any type of gift, and most personalized Funds can be established through a simple one-page governing document. Once the fund is established, the Endowment Fund manages the Fund as set forth in the governing documents.

• Personalized Planning Assistance: Donors can meet one-on-one with the staff of the organization or with a representative of our Fund Manager, to explore charitable giving opportunities, the different type funds we have available to support, and the specific needs of funding at any specific time.

• Personalized Philanthropic Services: The Endowment Fund has particular expertise in working with donors and their families to direct donations to programs that meet their values and interests. The Endowment Fund helps donors learn about the most critical needs of Waterfowl USA and our conservation programs for the greatest benefit to the resource.

• A Charitable Legacy: Donors can create a personalized Endowment Fund that will benefit Waterfowl Conservation for generations to come. Donors have the assurance that their legacy will continue, even if the original purpose of the fund becomes obsolete over time.

• Family Philanthropy: The Endowment Fund can work with families to provide education and assistance to bring different generations together around charitable issues, helping to identify specific needs for current and long-term funding.