Leave a Conservation Legacy

Protecting wild & working lands in Southern Wisconsin.

Photo: Restoration project on a former golf course at Three Waters Reserve.

Help Shape the Future of Your Community

By including SWLC in your will, you ensure that the special places you cherish will continue to be protected for loved ones and future generations. Planned giving by bequest, such as a transfer of property, securities or cash made during your estate planning, is a flexible way to support conservation efforts that allows you to remain in control of your assets during your lifetime. Bequests can be modified at any time if your circumstances change, and gifts to SWLC are exempt from federal estate taxes.

There are many different options when it comes to planned giving. We can work with you and/or your attorney to help you choose the best plan for your financial goals and circumstances. Below is an example of the language you may use to designate your bequest to SWLC for general purposes:

Sample Bequest Language

I give and bequeath to Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy, a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation with a current business address of N3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead, Wisconsin 53520 (all the residue of my estate OR stated percentage of estate OR a state sum Or specific assets) for the benefit of Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy to be used for its general purposes or (add appropriate language from choices below):

● For Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy to use for general purposes of land conservation, stewardship and education.

● For Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy to use for land and conservation easement acquisition (and/or stewardship) projects.

Please note that the language required for your will may differ depending on your state of residence. We recommend using an attorney who understands your local estate laws. Your attorney will need the following information to complete your bequest:

Official Name: Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy, Inc.

Federal ID: 82-4936924

Primary place of business: N3941 Golf Course Road, Brodhead, Wisconsin 53520

For questions about planned giving, contact our Executive Director at swlc@threewatersreserve.com.