Did you know you can make a difference for community nature spaces, wildlife, and farms by donating land to HeartLands Conservancy?
Every year, communities are asking us to save the cherished lands that make them special. Many of these critical lands will be lost if we don’t act within the next five to ten years. With less than 5% of the land conserved, our health and well-being are at risk.
There’s a way to help – gifts of real estate can help increase the pace of conservation. There are many options, including:
- Donate a working farm or land to create or expand a conservation area or park directly, in your will, or with a life estate.
- Donate real estate for resale. You can donate a cabin, vacation home, business, or residence specifically for HeartLands Conservancy to resell, and apply those funds to local conservation. This can be a tax-savvy way to protect the land and water that makes southern Illinois special.
These gifts may eliminate capital gains tax, provide income tax and/or estate tax benefits, and reduce the hassle of property taxes and maintenance.
But perhaps, even more importantly, it’s a way for you to make a lasting difference at a time when you are needed more than ever.
If you’re interested in talking more about gifts of real estate, email or call Mary Vandevord, President & CEO, at ma************@*******************cy.org or (618) 566-4451 ext. 20