a gift to the earth does a world of good
Donors giving at least $35 annually will receive:
The Arc’s highly acclaimed annual winter magazine in the mail (donations under $35 will receive the magazine digitally)
Invitation to the annual Donor Gathering Celebration each Fall
Confirmation of your fully tax-deductible donation
Donors giving at least $1,000 annually will become a member of our Aldo Leopold Preservation Society
Aldo Leopold Preservation Donors are major contributors to the fuel that runs the Arc’s wildlands preservation work. They enjoy the same privileges are all our other donors, but in addition are occasionally invited to special Aldo-related tours and events.
We have two names!
The Arc of Appalachia is a registered dba (doing business as) for the nonprofit The Highlands Nature Sanctuary. The Highlands Nature Sanctuary was our founding name when we just had one preserve. Now now have nearly 30! The Sanctuary and the Arc are one and the same nonprofit. If you plan to deduct your gift, we recommend you direct it to the Highlands Nature Sanctuary since all of our legal history as a 501(c)3 nonprofit is filed under that name.
Contact us with any gift-giving questions you may have.
And be sure to ask for a copy of “How to Make a Large Gift or Planned Bequest to the Arc”
Email our Director, Nancy Stranahan, at nancyoftheforest@gmail.com or Seth Oglesby, our Office Manager, at seth.arcofappalalchia@gmail.com to receive our gift-giving guidelines, our Tax ID number, and answers to any questions you may have,
Other Ways to Give:
By Check
Checks can be written to either the Arc of Appalachia or The Highlands Nature Sanctuary. and mailed to the Arc’s main office: 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge OH 45612. Please let your tax advisor know that our IRS report 1099 is submitted under The Highlands Nature Sanctuary.
Transfer of Stocks and Mutal Fund Investments
The Arc of Appalachia is well equipped to accept gifts of stocks and mutual funds, Write to our Director, Nancy Stranahan at nancyoftheforest@gmail.com and/or Seth Ogelsby, our Office Manager, and they will get you in touch with our Finance Director who will guide you or your Financial Advisor through the process.
Bequests
To name us in your will or as a beneficiary of investments, please use our legal name: The Highlands Nature Sanctuary, Inc. Our tax ID is 31-1434730. We respect your privacy, but we’d love to connect with you.
Charitable Trusts
Setting up a trust now can provide endowment or land funds to the Arc after your passing, while providing the benefit of an immediate tax deduction. The Columbus Foundation, one of the largest and most prestigious foundations in the United States, can assist you and your attorney in this planning process. Contact Brad Britton at 614-251-4000 or bbritton@columbusfoundation.org.
Gifts to an Existing Foundation Fund at the Columbus Foundation or other…
If you have funds already in the Columbus Foundation or at another Foundation with which we are connected, you can transfer funds directly from your Fund to ours, or you can choose to make a gift directly to the Foundation by naming the Fund destination of your choice. For the Columbus Foundation, contact Brad Britton at 614-251-4000 or email bbritton@columbusfoundation.org. We have Funds both special project funds and endowment funds set up at the Columbus Foundation. We also hold Funds with the Scioto Foundation, Knox County Foundation, and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Don’t hesitate to inquire for more information.
Gifts of Land
If you wish to donate or bequest a gift of land, please reach out to us to begin that conversation.