Planned Giving

The recent Atlantic Coast Pipeline victory demonstrates the effectiveness of the Southern Environmental Law Center’s approach—but it equally underscores the importance of SELC’s decades-long staying power. We hope that you agree with our board member Joel Adams who says “I want the future to inherit a world worth living in.” In that spirit, we’re sharing a free tool that can be used in concert with an attorney to write your will, plan for your loved ones, and celebrate your own future. Write your will and begin your legacy today.

Bequests

Making a bequest is simple and straightforward. Let your advisor know your wishes and they will put the appropriate language in your will. If you already have a will, there is no need to rewrite it to include SELC; your lawyer can add a bequest throu...

Retirement Account

If family members or friends are beneficiaries of your retirement funds, they could receive as little as 25% of your hard-earned money. Retirement accounts like IRAs, Keoghs, and 401(k) plans are taxed as income to your heirs, and in addition may be...

Charitable Lead Trust

Through a charitable lead trust, you can support the Southern Environmental Law Center generously for your lifetime or a specified number of years—and then reclaim the trust assets yourself or pass them along to your heirs. Here’s how it works:

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Charitable Remainder Trust

Do you have valuable assets, such as appreciated stocks or a second home, that are “tied up” and not producing income? Would you like to have additional income for yourself, your spouse, a parent, or a child? Would you like to leave a generous gift t...

“Last year I cut through the clutter of my will to place two bequests into the opening paragraph; the first is to SELC. We grew up together. I know the people, their commitment, their hearts and their passion for excellence. I know that some battles last a decade or more against opponents with unlimited resources. But, based upon my experience, I am confident about our prospects, now and in the future.”

Rick Montague, SELC board member, Chattanooga TN

SELC is proud of 13 straight years with a four star rating on Charity Navigator.

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