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Make a gift to Westchester Land Trust today
Your support protects open space, grows food for families in need, and ensures a brighter future for all.
We are all a part of nature and we need the support of caring people to continue doing our work.
Your contribution enables us to protect and care for our environment and ensure that the legacy we leave for future generations is something to be proud of.
Westchester Land Trust is a 501(c)3 tax exempt corporation and your gifts are tax deductible. WLT has earned the endorsement of organizations that keep an eye on how charities spend their money, and has been accredited by the independent Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
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Other Ways to Support Westchester Land Trust
Make a donation via mail or phone
Donations can be mailed to:
Westchester Land Trust
403 Harris Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
To give over the phone, call Susan Leighton at 914-234-6992 ext. 23.
Make a gift of stock or bonds
Printable stock transfer information is available here.
Make a gift by wire transfer
To donate via wire transfer, contact Susan Leighton at susan@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 23.
Make a gift in your will or explore planned giving
Westchester Land Trust’s commitment to protect and care for the land is forever. Making a planned gift is one of the best ways to meet your family’s philanthropic and estate planning goals, while creating a personal conservation legacy. Planned gifts provide WLT with the resources needed to plan for the future of our open spaces forever.
There are many ways to give:
- Giving a bequest through your will or living trust (you can set aside a specific amount, a percentage of your total estate, or a share of the remainder after your gift to heirs)
- Naming the Westchester Land Trust as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy or retirement plan
- Contributing stocks or other appreciated securities
To learn more, contact Susan Leighton at susan@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 23.
Before making a gift/bequest, you should consult with your attorney and/or financial adviser.
Create a legacy at a preserve
To create a legacy for you or a loved one at a preserve, contact Susan Leighton at susan@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 23.
Support Our Stewardship Team
Our stewardship team monitors and maintains over 9,000 acres of land throughout eastern Putnam and Westchester counties—and we need the right tools for the job. Our stewardship wishlist features items that help support these efforts.
Equipment Wishlist
- Loppers and shears (Note: Can be purchased at Home Depot or any local hardware store. Similar models are also fine.)
- Head lamps x10
- Measuring rod
- Lowes/Home Depot gift cards
- Amazon gift cards
- Sponsorship for trail kiosk construction and/or sign replacement
Ready to help?
If you’re interested in making a gift of tools or equipment, contact contact Ben Kleist at ben@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 27.
Accountability + Transparency
Westchester Land Trust is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation and is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process and joins
a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. This trusted network of land trusts has demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve.
Westchester Land Trust has earned Candid’s highest seal of recognition, the Platinum Seal of Transparency. Candid (formerly Foundation Center and GuideStar) collects data on nonprofits, foundations, and grants. To earn the Platinum Seal, we went through a rigorous assessment process that examined our organizational goals, strategic plan, capabilities, and results and progress on our work. You can find our Candid profile here.
Make a gift at work, through Earth Share’s Workplace Giving Program
A simple and efficient way to donate to Westchester Land Trust is by contributing through Earth Share of New York in your workplace charity campaign. Earth Share manages giving campaigns in workplaces for environmental and conservation charities, nearly sixty local, statewide, national and international organizations.
For more information about Earth Share, including how your employer can host its own campaign, view Earth Share of New York’s Web site at www.earthshareny.org.
To learn what steps you can take to help your company set up a workplace campaign with Earth Share of New York contact Susan Leighton at susan@westchesterlandtrust.org or 914-234-6992 ext. 23.
To contact Earth Share of New York directly:
Earth Share of New York
305 Seventh Avenue – 15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212.822.9567
earthshareny.org