Planned Giving

Help us connect people, nature, and communities through a world-class trail system in the Methow Valley by leaving a Trails Legacy.

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Two Funds, One Mission

Choose how you want your legacy gift to be used.

Your gift can support the Trails for Life Endowment Fund, to ensure resources are available in perpetuity for future generations.

Or, your gift can support the Methow Trails General Fund, which would be made available immediately for general operations.

Ways to Give Today and Forever

Some options to support Methow Trails into the future include:

  1. Leave a Bequest. Include Methow Trails in your will or trust by specifying a dollar amount, percentage, or particular asset. Your bequest helps support our trails for generations.

  2. Donate Stock. Donate stocks directly to Methow Trails through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CNFCW). Contact us for detailed instructions on how to transfer stock gifts safely and efficiently.

  3. Donate via Your Donor Advised Fund. You can recommend a grant to Methow Trails from your Donor Advised Fund. Follow your fund’s instructions for designation and let us know about your gift.

  4. Donate Your Life Insurance Policy. Name Methow Trails as a beneficiary or transfer ownership of your life insurance policy to us. Life insurance gifts provide potential estate planning benefits.

  5. Donate Your IRA or 401K. Consider gifting all or part of your IRA or 401(k) and take advantage of a tax deferred asset in your estate plan.

  6. Donate Your Annual IRA Minimum Distribution. Consider donating from your annual IRA Required Minimum Distribution directly to Methow Trails. These gifts can provide tax advantages.

  7. Donate Real Estate. Gifting real estate can support Methow Trails directly or can be liquidated to benefit our mission. Your real estate can provide tax benefits. We encourage discussing this with us and your advisors to ensure a smooth process.

  8. Donate Your Annual IRA Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD). Consider donating from your annual IRA QCD directly to Methow Trails. These gifts can provide tax advantages.

Get Started or Learn More
We strongly encourage prospective donors to consult with their trusted financial advisors, estate planning attorneys, or other professional advisors before making any planned giving arrangements. Working together with your advisors allows you to create a giving plan that fits seamlessly within your overall financial and estate planning goals.

Our staff can provide information about Methow Valley Sport Trails Association's mission and charitable status to assist your advisors in guiding you through the planned giving process.

Our official name is Methow Valley Sport Trails Association, tax ID #91-1027957.

If you’re looking for a charitably-minded professional advisor, the Community Foundation of North Central Washington has a curated list on their website at www.cfncw.org/professionaladvisors.

For questions or to discuss planned giving options tailored to your situation, please contact us at james@methowtrails.org or call 509-996-3287. We are here to help you leave a lasting impact.

Thank you.