Leave Your Legacy

Since 1958, Greenbelt Alliance has safeguarded our open spaces and agricultural lands and encouraged the right development in the right places. With a planned gift, you can make the future of the Bay Area your legacy.

Why consider setting up a planned gift?

A gift for Greenbelt Alliance in your will, trust, or other legacy plan will help create a climate-resilient Bay Area for decades to come. Because you value the region’s open spaces and healthy, thriving communities, we invite you to create a commitment to Greenbelt Alliance, making an impact that lasts for generations. If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be delighted to answer any questions you may have. If you have already included Greenbelt Alliance in your plan, please let us know so that we can thank you and invite you to join our Jack Kent Legacy Society. Jack Kent Legacy Circle members receive invitations to exclusive events and outings, as well as personal recognition.

Planned gifts can provide tax savings for you or your estate while supporting work that is important for the future of the Bay Area.

Making a planned gift today:

Greenbelt Alliance partners with Silicon Valley Community Foundation to administer annuities and trusts, as well as complex bequests and current gifts of real estate, non-public stock or options, and collectibles and other tangible property, subject to acceptance. For further information about making a planned gift or Greenbelt Alliance’s association with Silicon Valley Community Foundation, please contact us here, call 415-543-6771 x302, or email us at give@greenbelt.org with questions or special requests.

We encourage you to seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor to make sure this gift fits your goals.
If you include Greenbelt Alliance in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: Greenbelt Alliance/People For Open Space
Address: P.O. Box 170159, San Francisco, CA 94117
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 94-1676747

Below are a few common ways to make a planned gift along with important information about flexibility and tax savings. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these and other options with you or your financial advisor. Contact us for more information.

Gifts that take effect on your passing:

Through your will, living trust, retirement plan, or insurance, you name Greenbelt Alliance as your beneficiary. Please contact us for appropriate bequest language and tax I.D. number. Gifts of real estate or other assets are subject to acceptance.

Will or Living Trust
  • Name Greenbelt Alliance in your will or trust
  • Designate a specific amount, percentage of your estate, or a particular asset
  • Your gift can be cash, stocks/bonds, real estate, or other assets
  • You have continued use of these assets during your lifetime
  • Flexibility—you may change the bequest at any time
  • Your estate receives a charitable tax deduction for the full amount of your bequest
Retirement Plans or Insurance
  • Name Greenbelt Alliance as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or 403(b) plan, or life insurance policy
  • Designate all or a percentage of the proceeds to Greenbelt Alliance
  • Naming Greenbelt Alliance can avoid the significant tax penalties levied when individuals inherit retirement plan funds
  • Possible estate tax savings
  • Flexibility—you may change the beneficiary designation at any time

Gifts that pay you income during your lifetime:

With a charitable annuity or remainder gift, you receive an immediate tax deduction while you or a designated beneficiary receives income during your life. The remainder or balance supports Greenbelt Alliance. If you fund this gift with appreciated assets, you may avoid capital gains tax.

Charitable Gift Annuity
  1. Fixed payments for life
  2. Income tax deduction (on present value of remainder interest)
  3. Tax-exempt income (partial)
  4. Avoidance of capital gains tax (partial)
  5. Possible federal estate tax savings
  6. Minimum gift $25,000 (administered by Silicon Valley Community Foundation)
Charitable Remainder Trust
  • Payments for life or a fixed number of years
  • Income tax deduction (on present value of remainder interest)
  • Avoidance of capital gains tax (partial)
  • Ideal way to make a large gift with appreciated assets
  • Possible federal estate tax savings
  • Minimum gift (non–real estate) $250,000 (administered by Silicon Valley Community Foundation)

Note: The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult your attorney or tax advisor.

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