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Parks Foundation Legacy Society: 
Protecting our outdoor treasures for future generations

Is one of Sonoma County's Regional Parks particularly meaningful for you?  Legacy gifts to the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation provide a critical source of funds to help ensure that our parks continue to provide recreational, cultural, and outdoor education opportunities for the people of Sonoma County. Your bequest can be general or specific to a particular park or purpose.

Working on your planned gift today offers many advantages, including the peace of mind that comes from knowing your wishes will be fulfilled. You not only will help preserve our cherished parks, but you may also enjoy significant tax benefits. Once you have provided for your loved ones through your estate, you can create a legacy for the parks through a planned gift in a variety of ways:


  • A gift through your living will or trust. You can leave cash, securities or real estate to the Parks Foundation while maintaining the flexibility to change your will or trust in the event that life circumstances change.
  • A beneficiary trust. By designating the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation as the beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance plan or other account, you can make a meaningful gift and may avoid passing on a large tax burden to your heirs. This is the simplest way to make a large gift because it doesn't involve changing your will.
  • ​An IRA charitable rollover. If you are 70 1/2 years or older, you can give up to $100,00 from your IRA directly to the Parks Foundation without paying income tax on the funds. Your gift would be put to use today, allowing you to see the impact of your donation immediately. The dollar amount donated also qualifies for your required minimum distribution (RMD).

These are a few of the more common planned giving options, enabling you to pass on your values while ensuring that our Sonoma County Regional parks continue to thrive. Through the Parks Foundation, your planned gift will have a strong and lasting impact on our community. We recommend that you work with your advisors to determine which type of gift is most appropriate for you.

If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be pleased to confidentially discuss your questions. If you have already included the Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation in your estate plan, let us know so that we can thank you. Please review and return this Declaration of Future Intent to Melissa Kelley at the address below.
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OUR MISSION
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation raises funds, fosters partnerships and advocates on behalf of Sonoma County Regional Parks. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports programs and projects at more than 50 Sonoma County parks and trails, including popular destinations like Spring Lake, Doran Beach, Sonoma Valley, Ragle Ranch, Foothill Regional Park, Tolay Lake Regional Park and more.
OUR ADDRESS 
Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation
2300 County Center Drive, #120A
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 565-1830
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  • Home
  • OUR WORK
    • Parks Fire Recovery
    • PARKS & TRAILS >
      • Doran
      • Foothill
      • Helen Putnam
      • Hood Mountain >
        • Bill & Dave Hikes Legacy Fund
      • Maxwell Farms
      • Taylor Mountain
    • PARKS PROGRAMS >
      • Nearby Nature Sonoma County
  • EVENTS
    • Trails Challenge
    • Water Bark
    • Tolay Fall Festival
  • MAKE A DONATION
    • Park Pals
    • Commemorative Gifts >
      • Parks Furniture Program
    • Business Sponsorships
    • Legacy Society
    • An Overview
  • VIDEOS & PUBLICATIONS
    • VIDEO: THANK YOU!
    • VIDEO: Working Together at Helen Putnam Regional Park
    • VIDEO: You are the Foundation
    • VIDEO: The Trails You Love
    • STORIES: FOR THE LOVE OF PARKS
    • E-News
    • Annual Report
  • ABOUT US
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff