Planned Giving

Planned giving is an opportunity to make a lasting investment in the future of the Tahoe region. By including the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) in your estate plans, you can help ensure that the natural resources, wildlife, and ecosystems that make this region so special are studied, understood, and protected for generations to come.

A planned gift helps TINS build long-term financial stability, providing a foundation for continued research, education, and community outreach. It is also an opportunity to align your legacy with the conservation values and natural places that matter most to you.

Ways to Include TINS in Your Plans

There are several ways to make a planned gift to TINS. Options include:

Will or Trust

Make a lasting investment in Tahoe's natural heritage by including TINS in your will or revocable living trust. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of the remaining assets after other distributions have been made.

Real Estate

Consider donating residential, commercial, or undeveloped property to support TINS' mission. Depending on how the gift is structured, donating real estate may offer tax advantages while reducing the responsibilities associated with property ownership.

Donor-Advised Funds

Recommend a future or legacy gift to TINS through your donor-advised fund (DAF). This can be a convenient and flexible way to extend your charitable giving beyond your lifetime.

Life Insurance

Name TINS as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or consider making TINS the beneficiary of a new policy. Depending on how the gift is structured, this may offer estate planning and potential tax benefits.

Charitable Remainder Trusts

Establish a charitable remainder trust that provides income to you or your designated beneficiaries for a specified period, with the remaining assets benefiting TINS.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Explore a charitable gift annuity arrangement that provides fixed payments for life in exchange for a charitable contribution, with the remaining gift supporting TINS' mission.

Planning Your Legacy

You don't need to be a major donor to make a lasting difference. Every planned gift helps strengthen TINS' ability to advance scientific understanding, inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, and protect the Tahoe region's natural heritage.

Other ways to support TINS through long-term appreciated securities or IRA distributions are also available. Please visit our Gifts of Stocks & Securities and IRA Contributions pages to learn more.

We encourage you to speak with your financial planner, estate attorney, or tax advisor to determine which giving options best fit your circumstances and goals.

If you have already included TINS in your estate plans, we would love to hear from you so we can thank you for your generosity and recognize your commitment to our future, if you wish.

To discuss planned giving opportunities, please contact Executive Director Will Richardson at will@tinsweb.org.

Thank you for considering a gift that will help protect Tahoe's natural heritage for generations to come.

TINS Tax ID (EIN): 27-2379984