{"id":39055,"date":"2024-08-15T06:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T13:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/?page_id=39055"},"modified":"2025-11-30T17:07:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:07:51","slug":"legacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/legacy","title":{"rendered":"Legacy Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<p><a href=\"\/legacy\/faq#contactus\">Contact Us<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; (800)&nbsp;584-6460 &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:legacy@earthjustice.org\">legacy@earthjustice.org<\/a><\/p>\n  <h1>\n    Our planet. Our&nbsp;legacy. \n<\/h1>\n\t<p>At Earthjustice, our legal battles can span decades and every victory is hard-won. That&#8217;s why we rely on bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts, and other estate provisions from supporters like you.<\/p>\n\t<section id=\"banner\">\n\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<h2>Help Build a Better Future<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Your legacy gift empowers Earthjustice to fight tirelessly to protect the natural world. Right now, during the <strong>Counter\/Act Legacy Match<\/strong>, your future gift will help activate $4&nbsp;million in immediate funding. Inform us of your legacy gift and join other passionate supporters committed to lasting&nbsp;change.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/legacy\/your-gift\" target=\"_self\">Tell Us About Your&nbsp;Gift<\/a>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<h2>Get Free Resources or Find&nbsp;an Estate Planner<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Wherever you are in your process, Earthjustice&#8217;s complimentary gift planning resources are here to&nbsp;help.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/legacy\/resources\" target=\"_self\">Find Your Resources<\/a>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<article>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scotus-henkin_melissa-lyttle.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-position=\"center\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t<article>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/yasmine_cjb.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-position=\"center\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t<article>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jack-gladstone-badger2_rebecca-drobis.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-position=\"center\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t<article>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/puerto-rico-solar-rainbow_erika-rodriguez.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-position=\"center\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t<article>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/snowy-owl_kiliii-yuyan.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-position=\"center\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/article>\n<\/section>\n\t<p><strong>Your Planned Giving Options<\/strong><\/p>\nExplore your planned giving options below, or <a href=\"\/legacy\/faq#contactus\">contact us<\/a> to discuss your unique situation with one of our&nbsp;specialists.\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/will-living-trust\">A gift in your will or living&nbsp;trust<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Did you know your estate plan can provide for your family, first and foremost, and still include a gift in your will to Earthjustice? Many people find that this allows them to balance the needs of their loved ones with the desire to support Earthjustice&#8217;s long-term defense of communities, wildlife, and the natural world. <a href=\"\/legacy\/will-living-trust\">Learn about gifts in your will or living&nbsp;trust.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/beneficiary-designation\">A gift by beneficiary designation<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>It only takes minutes to name Earthjustice as a partial or total beneficiary of a retirement account, brokerage account, donor-advised fund (DAF), life insurance policy, or other financial account. <a href=\"\/legacy\/beneficiary-designation\">Learn about gifts by beneficiary designation.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/daf-donor-advised-succession\">A gift in your donor-advised fund succession plan<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>If you already have a donor-advised fund, have you considered what will happen to the balance remaining after your lifetime? Specifying how you want those funds distributed ensures your wishes are fulfilled instead of allowing an advisor to make the decision for you. <a href=\"\/legacy\/daf-donor-advised-succession\">Learn about DAF succession plans.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts#crt\">A gift that pays you income with potential for&nbsp;growth<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>When you donate real estate or other appreciated assets to a <strong>charitable remainder trust<\/strong>, you will receive a stream of income, pay no capital gains tax on the initial gift, and help defend people and the planet. Learn&nbsp;about <a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts\">life income gifts<\/a> and <a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts#crt\">charitable remainder trusts.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts#cga\">A gift that pays you fixed income for life<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>charitable gift annuity<\/strong> is a gift that gives back. You make a deeply meaningful gift to Earthjustice and receive dependable payments for life, as well as substantial tax benefits. Learn&nbsp;about <a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts\">life income gifts<\/a> and <a href=\"\/legacy\/life-income-gifts#cga\">charitable gift annuities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/real-estate\">A gift of real estate<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>By donating all or a partial interest in real property to Earthjustice, you can create a powerful environmental legacy while reducing taxes. Some giving plans allow you to create replacement income; other plans allow you to continue to use or live on the property for life. <a href=\"\/legacy\/real-estate\">Learn about gifts of real estate.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/donate\/more_ways\">Other Ways to Give<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>There are many other ways to help ensure the earth always has a good lawyer. Some&nbsp;options include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjusticehelp.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/12687133490317-How-do-I-make-a-donation-through-a-Qualified-Charitable-Distribution-from-my-IRA\">Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjusticehelp.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/13119586070029-Can-I-make-a-donation-to-Earthjustice-through-my-Donor-Advised-Fund\">Recommending a grant through your donor-advised fund<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/donate\/gifts-of-appreciated-stocks-bonds-and-mutual-funds\">Donating appreciated securities<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/act.earthjustice.org\/a\/givetoday?sourceid=1047013\">Donating now online, by mail, or by phone<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"\/donate\/more_ways\">More ways to give<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<h3>Useful Information<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Legal Name:<\/strong> Earthjustice<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br \/>180 Steuart&nbsp;St., #194330<br \/>San&nbsp;Francisco, CA 94105<\/p>\n<p><strong>Federal Tax ID:<\/strong> 94-1730465<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (800) 584-6460<\/p>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/find-estate-planner\">Looking for an&nbsp;Estate Planner?<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/advisor-executor-organizations\">For Advisors, Executors, and Organizations<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/document\/environmentalist-guide-planned-giving\">Planned Giving Toolkit for Organizations<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/sample-bequest-language\">Sample Bequest Language<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<h3><a href=\"\/legacy\/faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/our-work\/victories\">Why Your Legacy Gift Matters<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Earthjustice goes to court for the future of our&nbsp;planet. We&nbsp;were founded on the belief that everyone has the&nbsp;right to a healthy&nbsp;environment.<\/p>\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/our-work\/clients\">1,000+<\/a><\/h2>\nEarthjustice Clients\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/our-work\">660<\/a><\/h2>\nActive Legal Cases\n\t<h2><a href=\"\/about\/staff\">220<\/a><\/h2>\nEarthjustice Lawyers\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/our-work\/victories\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee Our Impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/earthjustice.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/nordahl-2000.jpg\" alt=\"Diana and Richard Nordahl, Earthjustice supporters for 40+ years, in the Sawtooth Wilderness.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"972\" width=\"2000\" title=\"nordahl-2000\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>&#8220;Preserving precious resources requires devotion to a higher set of values and the desire to create a future where all life can&nbsp;flourish.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our ongoing support in our monthly gifts and our legacy commitment demonstrates our faith that Earthjustice will be there on the front lines, fighting for these values and&nbsp;outcomes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diana and Richard Nordahl<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Earthjustice supporters for 40+&nbsp;years<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/legacy\/supporters-like-you#shareyourstory\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tShare Your Story\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/legacy\/supporters-like-you\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore Supporters Like&nbsp;You\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  <h2>\n    The Evergreen Council\n<\/h2>\n\t<p>Earthjustice welcomes those who create a legacy gift for us into the Evergreen Council. This community of supporters believes that creating a life income gift and remembering us in their estate plan are powerful ways to bring about positive change and build a better future for all.<\/p>\n<p>Evergreen Council members serve as an inspiration for others who want to combat the intersecting crises of climate change, widespread pollution, mass&nbsp;extinction, and environmental injustice.<\/p>\n<p>As a benefit of being on the Evergreen Council, members gain access to one-on-one conversations with our lawyers and can witness our work first-hand on curated trips with Earthjustice staff. They&nbsp;are also invited to in-person and virtual events, including an annual town hall with Abigail Dillen, president of Earthjustice.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/legacy\/your-gift#evergreencouncil\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAbout the Evergreen Council\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Photo credits: David Henkin, attorney in Earthjustice&rsquo;s Mid-Pacific Office, successfully argued before the U.S. Supreme Court to defend Clean Water Act protections. (Melissa Lyttle for Earthjustice)<\/p>\n<p>Yasmine Agelidis, attorney in Earthjustice&rsquo;s Right to Zero campaign, works to accelerate transportation electrification across the country. (Chris Jordan-Bloch \/ Earthjustice)<\/p>\n<p>Musician and Blackfeet cultural spokesman Jack Gladstone in the Badger-Two Medicine. The Blackfeet Nation prevailed in a four-decade fight against oil and gas development. (Rebecca Drobis for Earthjustice)<\/p>\n<p>A snowy owl returns to her nest in the western Arctic. Earthjustice has fought for decades on multiple fronts to protect this irreplaceable region. (Kiliii Yuyan for Earthjustice)<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you create a legacy gift for Earthjustice, you make the ongoing preservation of our planet a part of your life story. 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