Ways to Give

Major Gifts, Sponsorships, and Planned Giving

The Berks Conservancy looks forward to assisting donors to establish endowments, charitable trusts and annuities to fulfill their financial goals while providing for the long-term sustainability of the Berks Conservancy. Gift Options include:

  • Gifts of cash
  • Gifts of marketable securities
  • Gifts of land/real estate with life rights
  • Gifts of other assets such as closely held stock, insurance policies and tangible property
  • Life income gifts such as: charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts
  • Bequests
  • Gifts of tax-deferred retirement plans

These gift types may provide valuable financial benefits such as:

  • Eliminating capital gains
  • Increasing current income
  • Reducing current income taxes
  • Reducing federal estate taxes
  • Conserving estate assets
  • Bequests
  • Gifts of tax-deferred retirement plans
  • Donations of Land or Conservation Easements

A gift to the Berks Conservancy can be a valuable part of a donor’s financial and estate plans. To learn more about how you can help preserve our quality of life in Berks County while receiving financial benefits, contact our office at 610-372-4992.

Contact Information:

Tami J. Shimp - VP for Development & Community Relations
610-372-4992 ext. 110 or [email protected]