Why Donate?
Why Donate to Support Central Coast Bats?
Besides the fact that donating stimulate your endorphins, which make you feel good (and contribute to a good night’s sleep)?Besides the win-win-win opportunity (Now how often does THAT happen?) to support two good causes (bats and a down-to-earth public charity) while getting a measure of tax relief?
Besides the fact that donating stimulate your endorphins, which make you feel good (and contribute to a good night’s sleep)?Besides the win-win-win opportunity (Now how often does THAT happen?) to support two good causes (bats and a down-to-earth public charity) while getting a measure of tax relief?
Click HERE for four more good reasons . . . and we’re sure you’ll think of some others:
- Our programs support a group of species that provide somewhere between 4 and 24-billion dollars worth of economic value to our nation’s agriculture.
- We operate with with extremely low overhead, which contributes to our ability to maximize the value of your donation.
- We make your participation easy; we streamline the donation process and do as much of the work as possible to make it easier on you.*
- We strive to offer maximum benefit from your donation.
Click HERE to see how our donation programs work:
- Use our secure Donation widget – chose an amount and decide if you want to support us with a one-time or a recurring donation.
- If you’re thinking about donating a non-cash item, use the following links, which will take you to the appropriate questionnaire for a donation of:
An Auto or Truck
Real Estate
Securities
A Life Insurance Policy
Other valuable(s) (Use our friendly contact form to initiate the conversation.) - You can also complete our General Inquiry form so that we can discuss the donation process with you.
We will follow your inquiry with a response and, if requested, a recommendation for an appropriate fund or program.
If you intend to donate something other than legal tender, you (the donor) will be responsible for arranging a professional third party appraisal; the IRS and State will need this documentation in order for you to receive your maximum tax deduction.
*You will receive all necessary documentation – for example, your receipt, our official letter to you acknowledging your donation, etc. – that will be required by the IRS and CA Franchise Tax Board to take full advantage of your donation in accordance with Federal and State tax laws.
If you intend to donate something other than legal tender, you (the donor) will be responsible for arranging a professional third party appraisal; the IRS and State will need this documentation in order for you to receive your maximum tax deduction.
*You will receive all necessary documentation – for example, your receipt, our official letter to you acknowledging your donation, etc. – that will be required by the IRS and CA Franchise Tax Board to take full advantage of your donation in accordance with Federal and State tax laws.