Gift in a Will or Living Trust

Arrange a bequest in your will or living trust to CSF to permanently protect the West's finest rivers and streams. You may allocate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate.

Here is sample bequest language you can provide to your financial advisor:

I (We) bequeath (specific dollar amount / XX percentage of residual estate / specific non-cash asset) to Clark-Skamania Flyfishers, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vancouver, WA, EIN# xx-xxxxxxxxxx.

Optional: This gift is restricted to CSF's Legacy Fund.

Retirement Plan Designation

Designate CSF as a beneficiary of your retirement plan to promote regional fisheries in perpetuity. This tax-wise gift is exempt from federal estate tax, maximizing the benefit of your gift and minimizing your taxes.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Designate CSF as the beneficiary of a charitable remainder trust, a tax-exempt trust that pays income to your designee. When the trust terminates, the remaining assets pass to CSF and are used to protect rivers forever.

Charitable Lead Trust

Create a charitable lead trust that pays income to CSF for a set period of time to conserve rivers forever. At the end of the term, the remainder returns to you or your heirs — a tax-smart way to pass assets to your heirs.

Disclaimer

The information on this page is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax laws and rules vary and change over time, and their application depends on your individual circumstances. Please consult your own attorney, tax professional, or financial advisor before making a donation.