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Endowment

 

What is the Ding Darling Endowment Fund?

It is a professionally managed fund established to support the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society's ongoing commitment to the conservation of wildlife and its habitat in Florida and in particular at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. It provides donors with a means of establishing a wildlife legacy by making charitable gifts either now or in the future.

 How will my gift be used?

Your charitable gift will go towards the funding of current and future "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society projects or as stipulated by the donor. It can have a profound impact through the programs it will support, including:

  • Scholarships for continuing education
  • Undergraduate and graduate studies in conservation and related fields
  • Children's programs and workshops to help create an interest in the natural world & its importance in our lives
  • Internships for students and teachers who learn by assisting at the Refuge
  • Environmental research
  • Updating & maintaining education exhibits
  • Expanded audio-visual programs
  • Land acquisition

How can I give support?

Your gift can be tailored to meet your financial needs and goals. Consider one of the following:

Outright Gifts of Assets

  • Cash
  • Appreciated Real Estate
  • Mutual Funds
  • Life Insurance
  • Stock Portfolios

Gifts Through Will Bequests

Gifts That Return Income

  • Charitable Remainder Trust
  • Charitable Gift Annuity
  • Charitable Lead Trust
For assistance, please contact DDWS at 239-292-0566 or click here to email.

The information provided is not meant as a substitute for seeking the advice of an attorney or accountant.

 

 How will my gift be used?

Your charitable gift will go towards the funding of current and future "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society projects or as stipulated by the donor. It can have a profound impact through the pro

 
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