When you join or give to the Sierra Club you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to preserve irreplaceable wildlands, save endangered and threatened wildlife, and protect this fragile environment we call home. You can be sure that your voice will be heard through legislative lobbying and grassroots action on the environmental issues that matter to you most. All activities of the Sierra Club are dependent upon contributions from members and supporters like you!
Ways to Give:
Chapter General Fund
Contributions and gifts to the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter General Fund are not tax-deductible; they support our effective citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts.
To donate by mail, please make your check payable to "Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter." Mail to:
Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter
PO Box 38225
Albany, NY 12203
Tax-Deductible Donations
Contributions and gifts to the Sierra Club Foundation Atlantic Chapter Fund are tax-deductible as charitable contributions, as they support grants for public education, research and public interest litigation necessary to further the Sierra Club's conservation goals. There are several areas where you can dedicate your funds:
Our Chapter's Foundation Account, click here.
For fracking-related gifts, consider donating to our Fracking Fund.
Help keep Adirondack lands forever wild - consider a donation to our Adirondack Fund.
The Chapter's water work - donate to our Water Sentinels Fund
Have an old car, boat, motorcyle, etc? Donate it to the Atlantic Chapter (Select "Sierra Club Foundation Atlantic Chapter" under "Donate to")
Donate your Car, Boat, Motorcyle to the Sierra Club Foundation Vehicle Donation Program
Donate your vehicle and support the charitable programs of the Atlantic Chapter. When you donate a vehicle that you no longer need or use, you reduce your impact, and receive a tax deduction. CARS will pick up most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, and heavy equipment, making it easy for you to support the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter's mission to move toward a greener future.
For more information, contact Caitlin Ferrante at 518-426-9144 or caitlin.ferrante@sierraclub.org.
Planned Giving
There are a variety of ways to make a lasting contribution toward a better world and ensure the environment is protected for generations to come. Below is a summary of the various ways you can make a financial commitment to the Atlantic Chapter from your will, living trust, or other estate plans to protect our environment.
- Bequests: Make a gift to support the environmental work of future generations in your will or living trust. Sample bequest language is available.
Retirement Plan Assets: Use your tax deferred retirement plan assets to benefit the environment.
Life Income Gifts: Transfer assets to The Sierra Club Foundation and you and your chosen beneficiary receive income for a term of years or for life. After the conclusion of the term, the remainder of the life income gift is distributed to The Foundation.
Rachel Carson Society: We honor and recognize individuals who make a commitment to the environment by including the Sierra Club or The Sierra Club Foundation in their estate plans.
Contact Caitlin Ferrante for more information: 518-426-9144 or caitlin.ferrante@sierraclub.org
All donations to the Atlantic Chapter will stay in New York to support our local advocacy programs.