Leaving A Lasting Legacy

Your support for Michigan wildlife can extend far beyond your lifetime. A planned gift to the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy can help protect and restore wildlife habitat for generations to come.

There are many ways to create a lasting impact through your estate, retirement assets, real estate, or other personal property.

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Four Ways To Leave A Legacy

1.) Make a Bequest 
Include MWC in your will or estate plan and create a lasting gift to wildlife conservation. 

2.) Make a Beneficiary Gift 
Name the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy as a beneficiary of your retirement account, life insurance policy, or other eligible asset.

3.) Give Real Estate
Donate property you no longer need or wish to maintain, and turn it into a meaningful gift for wildlife.

4.) Give Personal Property
Artwork, antiques, and other personal property may also be donated to support MWC's conservation work.

Give Real Estate

A real estate gift can turn property you no longer need into a lasting investment in Michigan's wildlife.

A real estate gift may be right for you if:

• You own property you no longer wish to maintain 
• You have a vacation or second home you rarely use 
• You're concerned about the potential capital gains cost of selling property
• You'd like to make a meaningful charitable gift while retaining certain benefits from the property

*MWC carefully reviews potential real estate gifts to ensure each property is appropriate for the Conservancy and the donor. An independent appraisal may be required.*

Other Ways To Give

You can also: 

• Create a charitable gift annuity for a charitable remainder trust 
• Retain the right to live in your home while making a future gift to MWC
• Donate a fractional interest in real estate
• Donate artwork, antiques, or other personal property 
• Leave a gift for MWC through your estate 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave a gift to MWC in my will?

Yes. You can designate the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy as a beneficiary of your estate through your will or other estate-planninh documents. 

Can I donate artwork, antiques, or other personal property?

Potentially. Please contact MWC to discuss the item and determine whether it can be accepted as a charitable gift.

Can I leave property to MWC after my timeline? 

Yes. You may designate land or other property to MWC through your estate. Please contact us to discuss your wishes.

What are the tax benefits of donating?

Tax benefits vary depending on the type of gift and your individual circumstances. MWC recommends consulting a qualified tax or financial professional before making a planned gift.

Every legacy gift is unique. The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy would be happy to answer your questions and discuss ways you can create a meaningful gift for Michigan's wildlife." 


Contact John Ropp, President/CEO
(517) 641-7677
[email protected]

Thank you for caring about the future of wildlife conservation.