Ways to Give

Make a One-Time or Monthly Donation

 Make a tax-deductable donation that benefits Sonoma Valley’s LAND, WATER, BIODIVERSITY, COMMUNITY, and CLIMATE.

Become a Member

Support our mission and enjoy Sonoma Ecology Center membership benefits throughout Sonoma Valley.

Tax-Wise Giving with Your IRA Required Minimum Distribution

This year those age 70 ½ and older may want to consider making a meaningful, tax-efficient gift to Sonoma Ecology Center using funds from their traditional or Roth IRA. With this way of giving you can:

  • Make tax-free gifts each year from your IRA withdrawals by having a portion transferred directly to SEC (up to $100,000 per year for an individual; $200,000 per couple with separate IRAs).
  • Use your Required Minimum Distribution for you gift to avoid taxes on the transfer of funds.
  • Avoid increasing your adjusted gross income and potentially subjecting your Social Security income to a higher level of taxation by giving directly from your IRA.
  • Provide a generous gift to SEC.

Please contact Tiffany Wing, Development Director at tiffany@sonomaecologycenter.org if we can provide more information to you or your advisors.

Sonoma Ecology Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our tax ID is 94-3136500.

Legacy Giving

Leave a Lasting Legacy as a member of our Valley Oak Society.

With your philanthropic investment, you will help ensure that Sonoma Valley is preserved and protected for generations to come.

The beauty of legacy gifts is it’s affordable for everyone. An allocation of even 5% can make a tangible difference in the health and future of our organization. It’s easier than you might think!

Download our Legacy Giving Form.

How to Donate Stock

Here are step-by-step instructions to help you take advantage of this gift planning opportunity:

Give your broker the following information to transfer a gift of stock to the Sonoma Ecology Center:

  1. The Sonoma Ecology Center’s brokerage account is with Charles Schwab Co. Inc. DTC Clearing Number: 0164, Code 40.
  2. The Sonoma Ecology Center’s account number is 5655-2785.
Before the gift is made, please notify Tiffany Wing, Development Director, at 707.363.0010 or tiffany@sonomaecologycenter.org with the name of the stock and the number of shares being transferred. This ensures the gift is properly credited and acknowledged.

When Sonoma Ecology Center receives a stock gift, our policy is to sell the stock as near as possible to the date of the gift.

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