Why Give To Diablo Trust?
For over 30 years, Diablo Trust has pioneered an award-winning model for collaborative stewardship of working lands in northern Arizona - learning from the land and sharing our knowledge, so there will always be a West. Your gifts help us continue our work supporting ranches and partners through applied research, community education, and collaborative stewardship.
When you give to Diablo Trust, you invest in:
Learning from the Land - Science and Monitoring:
We participate in the longest-running forage monitoring program in Arizona and support cutting-edge research partnerships. This research directly informs adaptive management that informs ranching practices and improves the health of rangelands and wildlife habitat.
Sharing Our Knowledge - Education and Outreach:
Through internships, field experiences, annual meetings, and community events, we educate the next generation of land stewards and help the public understand the vital connection between working ranches, healthy ecosystems, and local food production.
So There Will Always be a West: Collaborative Stewardship & Supporting Long-Term Ranching Viability
We've built lasting partnerships that bring together ranchers, agencies, researchers, and private citizens to work toward shared goals. Our collaborative approach has earned national recognition and serves as a model for others across the West. Your donation supports the restoration and protection of hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and working lands, preserving open space, supporting rural economies, and maintaining the social and ecological integrity of northern Arizona's working and open landscapes for future generations.
Ways to Give
Thank you for considering a gift to Diablo Trust! There are many ways to give, and we've outlined some of the most popular options below. Whether you're looking for tax benefits, planning for the future, or wanting to make an immediate impact, there's a giving option that's right for you.
Please note that the information contained in this document should not be considered legal, accounting, or other professional advice. Please consult with your financial or tax advisor if you wish to make a gift to Diablo Trust.
Have a question? Contact us at info@diablotrust.org or 928-606-6386.
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1. One-Time or Recurring Contributions
The simplest way to support Diablo Trust is through one-time or recurring contributions. Recurring contributions allow you to spread your support throughout the year and provide Diablo Trust with predictable funding. You can make a one-time gift or set up automatic monthly or annual donations through several convenient methods:
Online: Use the form above to make a secure one-time or recurring donation with your credit card or PayPal account.
Check: Mail your check payable to Diablo Trust, PO Box 3058, Flagstaff, AZ 86003
Phone: Contact Diablo Trust at 928-606-6386 to make a contribution via phone
2. Donor Advised Fund
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution and support Diablo Trust whenever you choose; as a 501(c)(3), Diablo Trust is an eligible recipient of DAFs.
3. Retirement Plan
Retirement assets are highly taxed, making them the perfect opportunity for charitable giving once you no longer need those assets. As a 501(c)(3), Diablo Trust is exempt from paying the taxes that might otherwise be owed. Consider naming Diablo Trust as a beneficiary of your retirement assets while leaving other, less highly taxed assets to loved ones.
4. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
As of 2020, annual minimum withdrawals from traditional individual retirement accounts and certain other retirement plans are required for most individuals age 72 and older. These required minimum distributions (RMDs) may significantly increase your income taxes. To avoid this tax burden, you can use your distribution to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Diablo Trust.
5. Life Insurance
Life insurance is an affordable way to leave a gift to Diablo Trust while you receive tax savings benefits during your lifetime. With a life insurance gift, the tax savings can be immediately realized, and the donation could reduce the final taxes of your estate.
6. Legacy/Bequest in Will
A gift in your will or trust is one of the easiest and most popular ways to continue supporting landscape stewardship and ranching education in northern Arizona: all it takes is a few sentences in your will!
With a gift in your will or trust, you retain control of the assets making up your gift, you can change your gift at any time and for any reason, you can direct your gift to be used for a specific purpose within the organization, and you have no upper limit on the estate tax deduction for your charitable gift in your will for Diablo Trust.
There are multiple ways to leave a gift in your will, including a general bequest, a residuary bequest, a specific bequest, and a contingent bequest; please consult a tax or financial professional to learn more.
7. Stock
Donating appreciated stock to Diablo Trust can provide significant tax benefits while supporting our mission. When you donate stock that has increased in value, you may avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock. Please contact your financial advisor to facilitate a stock donation. To contact Diablo Trust’s financial manager, reach out to Mary Huntley at Cambium Wealth Partners (mary@cambiumwls.com, 928-567-9512)
8. Corporate Giving
By joining as a corporate supporter, you empower the critical work of landscape stewardship and ranching education in northern Arizona and demonstrate your company's commitment to sustainable land management, healthy ecosystems, and thriving rural communities. We actively connect our corporate partners to our network of ranchers, educators, students, and conservation professionals, amplifying your work and brand within the region.
Corporate support can take many forms, including sponsorships of educational programs and events, in-kind donations of goods or services, and multi-year partnerships. Contact Diablo Trust to explore how your company can support our mission while strengthening your connection to the communities where you do business.
9. Other
Have another contribution type in mind? Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss - we’re happy to meet with you anytime. You can contact us at 928-606-6386, info@diablotrust.org, or via mail to PO Box 3058, Flagstaff, AZ 86003.
Or donate your time
There are many ways to volunteer with Diablo Trust. We are always looking for administrative volunteers to help with envelope stuffing or new office initiatives, monitoring volunteers, or participants in our committees (contact for more information). Do you have another talent you’d like to contribute to our mission? Let us know below!
Contact us to see how your interests and skills could help us fulfill our mission.