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You can support the creation of working community forests

The Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to establishing community-based forests that provide both critical habitat for increased biodiversity and improved regional economic vitality. Tax deductible donations including those of appreciated securities will strengthen RFFI's ability to generate capital for land acquisition and management expenses as well as for community involvement and development.

Your donation will seed a sustainable future

Donations add to RFFI's capital fund and will be used to support RFFI operations. They may also be used to match grants or loans to purchase forest lands and improve their health by protecting water, soil and air quality, plant and animal habitat. Donations will help fund forest management practices as outlined in the existing Forest Stewardship Council's Pacific Coast Regional Guidelines and RFFI's Basic Tenets and Goals.

Roosevelt Elk Northern section of Usal Redwood Forest

Donations can be:

• Cash
• Appreciated securities
• Personal property
• Appreciated Real Estate
• Life Insurance

Cash donations can be sent to:

Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 523
Philo, CA 95466

Please write on the check "restricted for RFFI operations."

If you would like to discuss a donation or support RFFI in sourcing foundation grants, please contact our Treasurer, Candy Skarlatos, at (707) 877-1192.

Endowment Fund: Income from our endowment fund will provide a portion of the RFFI operating budget and administrative support on a regular and dependable basis and help insure the long-term viability and success of the Redwood Forest Foundation. We encourage you to consider donating to this fund as your gift will produce income for many years to come.

Donations of timberlands will be managed according to the FSC and RFFI's best ecological and economic guidelines. RFFI believes that acquisition of adjoining lands will reduce forest fragmentation and increase biodiversity and watershed protection.

Revising your will to include RFFI may save you possible federal estate taxes. This allows you to change your mind and your bequest at any time. Through leaving a legacy with RFFI you have the satisfaction of benefiting generations to come and protecting forestlands in perpetuity.

Ways of Giving

Bequests - There are 4 types of bequests:

• Specific Bequest (specifies the exact purpose for which the bequest is to be used)
• General Bequest (does not specify the purpose for which the bequest should be used)
• Residuary Bequest (honored after all other bequests have been made, and all debts, expenses and taxes have been paid)
• Contingent Bequest (fulfilled if certain conditions are met, i.e., if the primary beneficiaries do not survive you).

Name RFFI as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, insurance policy or financial account.

Name RFFI in Your Will - Legal language for wills and estate plans: Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to the laws of the state of California.

Donations represent an irrevocable contribution to RFFI to be used to fulfill RFFI's mission. Contributions are normally tax deductible and are not refundable. There are a number of factors to consider when assessing the tax implications of capital gains and the transfer of appreciated securities to a 501(c)3 charity. Please consult with your tax specialist prior to making any contributions.

Redwood Forest Foundation, Inc. Employer Identification Number (tax ID#):   EIN 68-0404767