Your monthly support as a “Pathfinder” support is essential work on land conservation projects, the perpetual stewardship of conserved land, and outreach & education aimed at connecting your community with nature

Donors who have made provisions in their will or trust, or who have otherwise included Bear-Paw Regional Greenways in their estate planning, are eligible for membership in the Leaving Tracks Legacy Circle.

You can direct the custodian of your IRA account to contribute to Bear-Paw as a "Qualified Charitable Contribution," allowing 100% of the funds to go directly to local conservation, and you won't have to declare them as taxable income.

If you own appreciated securities, that stock can be donated directly to Bear-Paw. You will receive a charitable deduction for the average value of the stock on the day it is transferred, and you will avoid paying any capital gains tax. If you own appreciated securities, consider donating that stock directly to Bear-Paw. You will receive a charitable deduction for the average value of the stock on the day it is transferred to Bear-Paw, and you will avoid paying any capital gains tax.

If making an electronic transfer of the stock to Bear-Paw Regional Greenways (Federal Tax ID #04-3340659), our broker information is as follows:

• Morgan Stanley

• c/o Bear-Paw Regional Greenways

• DTC #0015

• Account #419033037