Become a Puma Protector

A healthy planet depends upon a healthy population of apex carnivores, and the mountain lion is America’s very own.

Would like to protect mountain lions? Would you like to educate all manner of people — from children to policy-makers — about the important role mountain lions play in our natural world?  Want to provide practical solutions for coexistence with these remarkable animals to people who’ve encountered lions on their property?

As a monthly supporter of the Mountain Lion Foundation, you can do all that and more.

Join our monthly giving program and you’ll make an easy, effective and meaningful contribution to help us reach those who may not yet understand the irreplaceable role that pumas play in our ecosystems.

If you have any questions about donating, please call (916)442-2666 to speak to someone over the phone during Pacific Time business hours.

Through Your Bank Account

To make a recurring monthly contribution directly from your bank account, it will need to be initiated by you through your bank as an e-check or periodic payment. Our mailing address is Mountain Lion Foundation, P.O. Box 1896, Sacramento, CA 95812. If routing information is required by your bank, please call 916-442-2666 for that information.

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to the Mountain Lion Foundation

The Mountain Lion Foundation works with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to administer our vehicle donation program. CARS is also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and they also benefit from your donation.

To give mountain lions some much needed support, simply call 866-398-4483 or complete the form on their website and they’ll reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost to you. You may qualify for a tax deduction while supporting a cause that is near and dear to your heart!

Start The Donation Process

 

Vehicle donation pick-up is always free to you and most vehicles can be picked up within 24-72 business hours. You’ll receive an initial car donation receipt upon pick-up and then our team will work to turn your car into cash to support our cause. Once your vehicle is sold, they will provide you proper tax forms in time to file. Their friendly Donor Support Representatives are available 7 days a week to assist throughout the process.

Include the Mountain Lion Foundation in your Estate Planning

You can’t take it with you, but you can make sure that the work of protecting mountain lions continues as a part of your philanthropic legacy. A bequest to the Mountain Lion Foundation in your will or trust is a way to ensure that work of protecting mountain lions will continue for years to come.

In planning a gift through your will or trust, please be sure to consult with an attorney who is familiar with current law and estate planning – if only to review it if you prepare it yourself. There are tax consequences and advantages to planning when and how the trust distributes assets to non-profit organizations that might result in significant tax savings that would otherwise be overlooked.

Learn more about planned giving.

For any questions about charitable giving, contact Erika Mathews at 916-442-2666, x. 105.

Sample Gift Language

The proper legal language will depend on the gift that you wish to leave to the Mountain Lion Foundation and should be in the same form as any other distribution instructions in your will or trust. The following examples are given for your consideration.

Pecuniary (Monetary) Bequest

I give and bequeath the sum of {dollar amount in text} Dollars ($_________) to the Mountain Lion Foundation, a California Corporation (Federal Tax ID 94-3015360) PO Box 1896, Sacramento CA 95812, for its unrestricted use and benefit.

Specific Bequest or Devise of Property

I give and bequeath {identify real estate or shares of stock, etc.} to the Mountain Lion Foundation, a California Corporation (Federal Tax ID 94-3015360) PO Box 1896, Sacramento CA 95812, for its unrestricted use and benefit.

Residuary (Remainder) Bequest

I give and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, wherever located, to the Mountain Lion Foundation, a California Corporation (Federal Tax ID 94-3015360) PO Box 1896, Sacramento CA 95812, for its unrestricted use and benefit.

Partial Residuary (Remainder) Bequest

I give and bequeath all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, wherever located, in equal shares as follows:

  • One (1) such equal share to the Mountain Lion Foundation, a California Corporation (Federal Tax ID 94-3015360) PO Box 1896, Sacramento CA 95812, for its unrestricted use and benefit, and
  • One (1) such equal share to _________________, if living at the time of my death.

Go directly to your Donor Advised Fund

     

What is a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.

The Mountain Lion Foundation’s federal tax ID number is 94-3015360.

How does it work?

  • Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program
  • Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free)
  • Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice

What are the main advantages of a donor-advised fund?

Simplicity – The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.

Flexibility – Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.

Tax-efficiency – Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock.

Family legacy – A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.

No start-up costs – There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).

No transaction fees – Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.

Privacy if desired – Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.

 

STOCK TRANSFER INFORMATION

Charles Schwab Account Number: 5618-8573

Charles Schwab DTC Number: 0164

Mountain Lion Foundation Federal Tax ID #: 94-3015360

For Credit to (Account Name): The Mountain Lion Foundation

For any questions related to the transfer to the Charles Schwab account, please contact:
Neil Kay
Managing Partner
Old Vine Capital
415-990-1420
www.oldvinecapital.com

Mountain Lion Foundation Representative:
Brent Lyles
Executive Director
360-468-1537
BLyles@mountainlion.org

Prior to transfer, please call Executive Director Brent Lyles at 360-468-1537 with name of stock and number of shares to be transferred.

Text to Give

You can use or share our Text to Give number with friends and family. Simply text “Give” or “Donate” to 916-439-8916 to go to our Saving America’s Lion giving page.

Contribute by Mail or Phone

You may also mail your contribution to Mountain Lion Foundation, P.O. Box 1896, Sacramento, California 95812 or call us at 916-442-2666.

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