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We believe in a big future for our state. One with clean air and water; homes and neighborhoods that work in concert with the environment to meet our needs and give us comfort; and nature at our doorsteps, whether you’re on the shores of a Great Lake or in a bustling city downtown.
More ways to give
Join the Evergreen Society
The Evergreen Society was created for donors who empower our work through a monthly gift. Even a $10 monthly donation provides our team with key resources to protect Michigan’s environment.
Gifts of appreciated securities
When you give stock or securities (bonds, mutual funds), you may be eligible for a double tax benefit:
- You receive an income tax deduction for the full, present, fair market value of the assets
- You may completely avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of the assets
DTC number: Clearing 0164, Code 40
Receiving Name: Michigan Environmental Council
Receiving Account Number: 6732-3918
Our Federal Tax ID Number: 38-2517980
Retirement Assets
A gift of your retirement assets, such as an employee retirement plan, IRA or tax-sheltered annuity, is an excellent way to make a gift. A gift of these assets can shield you or your heirs from taxes while funding the Environmental Council.
Giving from your IRA : A Special Opportunity for those 70.5 years-plus old
You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $105,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity, such as the Environmental Council, without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value $105,000 or less are eligible for this benefit, and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference.
Protect this place we love with a donation
A gift towards our work empowers the kind of change that will be felt for generations to come. It will empower us to fight for cleaner air, cleaner waters, pollution cleanup, better transit and so much more.
For more than 40 years the Environmental Council has been a trusted, credible advocate for Michigan’s environment and communities, protecting the air we breathe, our water and the places we love.
questions?
If you’d like to learn more about the Environmental Council’s planned giving program, sponsorship opportunities, or if you have another question about supporting us, please get in touch!
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Your gift to the Michigan Environmental Council is a powerful investment in the air we breathe, our water and the places we love.
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