You can leave a lasting legacy of conserved land on the Kenai Peninsula and make a significant difference in the long-term financial health of KHLT by including us in your estate and financial planning. People of all levels of wealth can help us. Many gifts to KHLT provide substantial tax or other financial benefits to donors. The following forms of donation are just some of the ways to creatively give to KHLT.

Gifts of Cash are the simplest way to donate to KHLT. Friends or loved ones might greatly appreciate a donation to recognize an anniversary, birthday, or retirement. We will publish the names of the donors and those memorialized in our semi-annual newsletter. Such a gift can help leave a legacy for someone special in your life to help us save irreplaceable lands on the Peninsula.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities may help to reduce or avoid capital gains taxes.

Gifts of Land with or without significant natural values may also give you an income tax deduction. Trade lands are donated to KHLT to be sold in order to generate money to promote our conservation program.

Gift of a Conservation Easement is a voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and KHLT that permanently limits uses of the land to protect its conservation values. The land stays in private ownership and use, and KHLT ensures that the conservation restrictions are honored over time. A gift of a conservation easement may offer the landowner income tax, estate tax, and/or property tax relief.

Life Tenancy Gifts occur when the donor gives land to KHLT while retaining the right to use the property for life. Such a gift may create a tax deduction. Charitable Gift Annuity transfers an asset to KHLT. KHLT then agrees to make regular, fixed payments to the donor for life.

Gifts by Bequest involve gifts to KHLT through a provision in your will. This allows you to make a future gift to support KHLT.

Charitable Remainder Trusts can help you have life income, provide a charitable tax deduction and may help you avoid capital gains and estate taxes. Your financial advisor can help you establish a CRT.

These are just a few suggestions about ways for you to help KHLT while potentially providing you with some favorable tax consequences. If you would like more information about how to include KHLT in your financial planning, please call us at (907) 235-5263 or write us at Kachemak Heritage Land Trust, P.O. Box 2400, Homer, AK 99603. We will be happy to discuss confidentially ways you may give to KHLT.

Please note that KHLT does not give tax or legal advice. We suggest that you work with a qualified financial planner or tax: attorney to maximize your financial benefits.