Ways to support Retreat Farm

Retreat Farm welcomes gifts of many kinds, including Donor advised funds, wire transfers, IRA transfers and securities. You can also increase your impact by submitting a matching gift form from a participating employer.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

A Donor advised fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible way to support causes close to your heart, while providing you with significant tax advantages. A DAF can be made up of a variety of assets including cash, stock, real estate, or other privately held assets.

Make a donation to Retreat Farm through your fund here or you can recommend a grant to Retreat Farm directly from your fund.

You’ll need this information to complete your donation:

  • Legal name: Retreat Farm, Inc.

  • Mailing address: 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT, 05301

  • Federal tax ID number: 47-5042006

Need help? Contact Kristin Sullivan, Executive Director, at
ksullivan@retreatfarm.org or (802) 490-2270 x 105.

PLANNED GIFTS

Planned giving can be surprisingly flexible. You can make a meaningful gift that fits your needs—providing for your family, reducing taxes, maintaining income during your lifetime, and preserving the values you hold dear. Many options cost you nothing today, and all leave a legacy of purpose and generosity.

DONATE NOW

Your immediate financial contribution helps Retreat Farm continue its work connecting people to the land and one another. Click the button below to make a secure donation.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

Gifts of stock, mutual funds, or bonds are an excellent way to maximize the benefit of a contribution to Retreat Farm, while providing you with significant tax benefits. You can make gift of appreciated securities to Retreat Farm while avoiding capital gains tax. To the extent provided by law, the donation is fully tax-deductible at the total appreciated value of the stock at the time of the transfer.

Next steps:

Step 1: Give your financial broker this information to donate stocks

Step 2: Please let us know who you are so we can thank you. If you or your broker doesn’t tell us about the gift, we won’t know who gave it (names are not included in the wire transfer to our broker). Please fill out our securities transfer form or contact us at info@retreatfarm.org.

MATCHING GIFTS

Double the impact of your donation with a matching gift from your employer. Many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions. Check with your HR department to see if your company offers a matching gift program and follow their instructions to maximize your support for Retreat Farm.