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.

At this time, all donors contributing $25 or more per month will receive a limited-edition print. Every monthly donor will receive a logo sticker.

 Give Monthly

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.

Make a gift in honor or memory of a friend or family member

Is there someone special in your life who cares deeply for cats or wildlife? Consider a gift in their name to celebrate a special occasion or simply to honor their love and life.

A membership to the Mountain Lion Foundation makes a great gift. It demonstrates your concern and allows the gift recipient to join the fight to protect mountain lions. In addition to their member benefits, the recipient will be sent a gift acknowledgement.

Donating in memory is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. We will send acknowledgement to a family member.

You will know that your gift provides a lasting legacy for their love of nature and wildlife.

To do this simply select: Honor or remember someone with your gift? when making a donation.

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Vehicle Donation Program

Click HERE or telephone 866-398-4483 to donate your used car, truck, boat, or recreational vehicle. Give the lions some mileage!

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.

Click Here to to 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.

Many companies will match contributions made by employees or retirees. You can check here to see if your company is listed.

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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.