Ways to Give There are so many different ways to support the animals and programs you love at The Living Desert! Besides memberships and adoptions, did you know that you can donate to the Zoo on platforms like Facebook, or by shopping AmazonSmile and Ralph’s? It’s easy! Show your commitment to The Living Desert by creating a fundraiser on Facebook for friends and followers to support. Or, register to link your account (AmazonSmile) or rewards card (Ralph’s) to The Living Desert. When you shop in person or online, the store will donate a portion of your purchases at no additional cost to you. It’s a small act that can make a big impact! We appreciate your generosity, and we couldn’t do it without you!
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REDUCE TAXES WITH AN IRA GIFT This year, new laws may cause you to pay higher taxes. Consider reducing your tax burden through an IRA rollover. If you are 70 ½ or older you can make a charitable gift of up to $100,000 from your IRA. Your gift will qualify for your required minimum distribution and you will not need to pay federal income tax on the amount donated to The Living Desert. Check with your advisor to see how supporting a cause you love through an IRA rollover gift might impact your taxes.
Or instead, make a charitable bequest. A bequest on part or all of your IRA permits you to make full use of your funds during your lifetime. The Living Desert will benefit in the future from what remains. Your plan custodian can provide you with a form to designate The Living Desert as a beneficiary of your IRA. Contact Amy Crabb at ACrabb@LivingDesert.org or call 760-340-4954 to learn more, or make your gift today.
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