Give | Conservation Foundation of Polk County

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Be a Force For Nature.

By sharing your time, talent, and financial gifts with CFPC, you become a Force For Nature, protecting our waterways and wildlife, maintaining neighborhood parks and trails, and conserving land for generations to come.

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VOLUNTEER

Nature nurtures us.
Let’s give back.

Want to get your feet wet and your hands dirty? Polk County Conservation provides opportunities for youth and adults to work alongside conservation professionals and participate in projects that restore beauty and inspire discovery.

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Addison McKown

Development Manager

(515) 452-0024 ext.117 info@givecfpc.org

Ways to give

There are several ways to support CFPC and our valuable mission. If you have questions, please connect with our Development Manager at AMcKown@GiveCFPC.org.

Mail

Send checks via mail to the Conservation Foundation of Polk County at:

Conservation Foundatin of Polk County 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 225
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Stock + ACH Donations

Directly transfer securities or funds to the Conservation Foundation of Polk County. Gifts of stock or appreciated securities can maximize your support by potentially eliminating capital gains taxes, and could allow you to take an immediate income tax deduction in the amount of the full fair market value if you itemize your deductions. Please contact us directly at AMcKown@GiveCFPC.org for account details and transfer instructions for your broker or financial advisor.

Donor-advised Funds (DAFS)

Designate a gift for your donor-advised fund. The Conservation Foundation of Polk County EIN is 93-4394707.

Bequests

Invest your legacy in the mission of the Conservation Foundation of Polk County. Speak with your legal counsel or utilize an online tool to get started.

IRA Charitable Rollovers

Investment Retirement Account (IRA) Charitable Rollovers, or Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), are an impactful way for supporters 70.5 years or older to maximize their charitable impact. These gifts are tax-free, regardless of whether you itemize deductions on your tax return. Additionally, they count towards your required minimum distributions (RMD) for the year. Contact your IRA trustee to learn more.

Workplace Giving

Many employers offer matching gifts for donations made by their employees. This allows individuals to maximize the impact of their gift. To learn more about local workplace giving programs, contact us or reach out to your human resources representative.

Retirement Accounts

You can name a nonprofit like the Conservation Foundation of Polk County as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or other unused retirement assets. This can include individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and pensions. Gifts of retirement assets can potentially help your heirs avoid income and estate taxes. Contact your financial advisor for more information.

Endowment

Make a lasting positive impact on the land and its wildlife with endowment giving. The Conservation Foundation of Polk County’s endowment provides ongoing support for conservation initiatives, educational programs, and exploration opportunities for all ages and abilities. To make a gift to our endowment, please contact info@givecfpc.org or make a notation in your online gift today.

Collective Giving

CFPC’s Force For Nature Collective Giving program brings friends, families, and community members together to pool their resources, elevating their support for conservation further. By combining their gifts, groups can fund and dedicate projects that protect natural areas, restore habitat, and expand outdoor recreation.

Together, supporters become a Force For Nature, helping care for the natural world around us today while creating a lasting legacy for future generations. Contact Addison at amckown@GiveCFPC.org to learn more!