Contributing Through Life Insurance

A simple way to provide a future gift is to name Institute for Conservation Leadership as a first, second, or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Your estate will receive a tax deduction for insurance proceeds that pass to Institute for Conservation Leadership on your death. You also may name Institute for Conservation Leadership as both owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. This irrevocable gift would entitle you to a tax deduction in the year you make your gift. If your policy is not yet fully paid, you may make tax-deductible contributions to Institute for Conservation Leadership to cover future premium payments. Such a gift can be a cost-effective way to make a significant contribution to our work.

We encourage you to talk with your legal and tax advisors about whether this is a good option for you.

If you have already established a future gift to Institute for Conservation Leadership, please let us know so that we can thank you. Please contact Dianne Russell, Executive Director, at 301-270-2901 or Dianne[at]icl.org to learn more.

• Assigning a Bequest Through Your Will 
• Establishing a Charitable Trust
• Giving a Gift of Stocks
• Contributing From a Retirement Plan