Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a convenient and flexible way to support the causes you care about while making a lasting difference in your community. If you have an existing donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) to support our work advancing the natural history, conservation, and ecosystem knowledge of the Tahoe region through science, education, and outreach.
How Donor-Advised Funds Work
Donor-advised funds are charitable giving accounts established through a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or financial institution. You contribute assets to the fund, receive applicable tax benefits at the time of contribution, and then recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations over time.
Recommending a grant to TINS is a simple way to put your charitable dollars to work supporting local conservation, research, and environmental education.
Ways to Support TINS Through Your DAF
Make a Gift Today: Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to support TINS' ongoing programs and operations.
Support a Specific Program: Direct your grant toward environmental education, wildlife research, community science, or another area of TINS' work that is meaningful to you.
Make a Lasting Commitment: Consider including TINS in your long-term charitable giving plans by designating us as a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund, where permitted by your sponsoring organization.
How to Recommend a Grant
To recommend a grant to TINS, contact your donor-advised fund sponsor and request a distribution to:
Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS)
Tax ID (EIN): 27-2379984
Website: www.tinsweb.org
If your sponsoring organization requests additional information or you would like to discuss directing your gift toward a particular program, please contact Executive Director Will Richardson at will@tinsweb.org.