Ways to Donate

Stock Gifts

Gifts of appreciated marketable stocks can have an immediate impact on Galapagos conservation while providing an income tax deduction for you based on the assets’ current value. Gifts of stock can be made to support conservation efforts in Galapagos by providing your broker with the following Galapagos Conservancy account information:

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Account # 125-011437-078
DTC# 0015
Tax ID: 13-3281486
Contact: Martin R. Aufhauser
Tel: 800-949-5199 (EST 10:00 am- 6:00 pm)

It is very helpful if you notify us of your intention to make a stock gift.

If you wish to make a gift of a stock certificate that is in your possession, please send the certificate, along with a gift letter and stock power to:

Mr. Martin R. Aufhauser
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
1333 North Carolina Blvd. #133
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

It is advisable to complete the space on the stock certificate prior to “Attorney to Transfer” with the name of our brokerage, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Please call Richard Knab at 703-383-0077 with any questions or contact ambassadors@galapagos.org.

Planned Giving: The Galapagos Legacy Society

There are many mechanisms such as bequests, trusts, and gifts of life insurance or retirement plans, through which you can have a lasting impact on Galapagos conservation. The Galapagos Legacy Society recognizes those who have demonstrated their commitment to the long-term conservation of the archipelago by including Galapagos Conservancy in their estate planning. Learn more now.

Workplace Giving

EarthShare Logo

Many private companies and government agencies make it possible to support Galapagos Conservancy through payroll gifts and the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) or EarthShare. Galapagos Conservancy’s CFC/EarthShare code is 10961. Many employers will also match your contributions to Galapagos Conservancy. Consult with your human resources office to learn if your employer participates in any of these programs. Please call us at 703 383-0077 with any questions or contact comments@galapagos.org.

Car Donations

Put that old car, boat, or RV to work in support of Galapagos conservation. This sort of donation is fast and easy. Learn more by contacting comments@galapagos.org or call 703-383-0077.

Online Auctions

Galapagos Conservancy has teamed up with eBay and MissionFish to offer two new ways to support Galapagos conservation. Galapagos Conservancy will periodically auction items on eBay for which 100% of the sale price directly supports Galapagos conservation.

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Through MissionFish, you can also donate a percentage (10-100%) of your own auction sales on eBay to Galapagos Conservancy. When setting up your item descriptions on eBay, select “Donate percentage of sale” and choose “Galapagos Conservancy” from the drop-down menu. It’s that simple! Please call us at 703-383-0077 with any questions or contact comments@galapagos.org.

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