The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (incorporated as the Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc.) is a registered 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. CBEC’s federal identification number is 52-1188939. You will receive a letter acknowledging your donation to keep for accounting purposes.
Make a Donation
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Mail a Check
- Checks can be mailed to CBEC, P.O. Box 519, 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville, MD 21638
Gift of Stock
- Donating appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is quick, simple and may provide you with significant tax benefits. It can be an advantageous way to make a substantial contribution to support the mission of the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. In most cases, these gifts avoid capital tax gains taxes and are deductible for income tax purposes, based on the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. Please contact your personal financial advisor or institution on how to proceed.
If you’d like to discuss a stock donation, please contact:
Vicki Paulas, CBEC Executive Director, at 410.827.6694 or vpaulas@bayrestoration.org.
Remember:
- Issue the gift in the name of Wildfowl Trust of North America, Inc. (This is CBEC’s incorporated name.)
- Include your name on the delivery instructions to ensure proper crediting.
- Have your financial institution send the gift to our broker:
- Wye Financial & Trust
- Contact: Lora Davis, Financial Advisor
- DTC#: 0075
- LPL Account: 7505-4964 Wildfowl Trust of North America Inc.
- Federal ID#: 52-1188939
- Phone: 410.763.8543
- Email: Lora.Davis@wyetrust.com
Use a Matching Gift Program
- Many companies match donations to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Ask your Human Resources department about matching gift programs. Retirees, keep in mind your former employer may be willing to match your gift.
Support the Maryland Charity Campaign
- The Maryland Charity Campaign (MCC) is a workplace charitable giving program offering Maryland state employees a convenient opportunity to donate using payroll deductions. Our MCC number is 521188939. Learn more at https://www.mdcharity.org.
Give Tax-Free from Your IRA
- If you are 70.5 or older, you can gift a required distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA without incurring federal income tax. Contact your tax professional and notify CBEC of your intentions by emailing us at cbec@bayrestoration.org.
Make a Bequest
- Consider making a bequest to CBEC in your will or estate plan. You can also name CBEC as the beneficiary of your retirement fund or an insurance policy. Work with your estate planner and notify CBEC of your intentions by emailing us at cbec@bayrestoration.org.