What's Your Plan?

Many friends of the Zoo have included us in their estate plans. Planned giving of this nature secures future resources for the Zoo and helps with conservation, education and animal care efforts. At the same time, it may also reduce donor estate taxes and protect inheritance for loved ones.

There are a number of ways to plan a future gift to the Zoo, and it is recommended that you consult with a professional advisor prior to doing so. Methods of giving include:

• Charitable bequests from wills
• Gifts of life insurance
• Charitable remainder trusts
• Charitable lead trusts
• Other personal property

Using estate planning methods may create exemptions from capital gains taxes or reduce costly estate or probate taxes within present tax laws. There are other planned giving strategies, beyond those mentioned, which may be right for you. The Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is happy to provide additional information as needed for anyone considering a gift of this nature.

Please call Kelley Parker, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager at 719.633.9925, ext. 164, or e-mail kparker@cmzoo.org.