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You make this vital work possible.

Whether it’s a one-time gift, a recurring donation, or a contribution to a special project, your gift to KELT means you are investing in well-groomed trails, delightful educational events, engaging community science, and protected nature for all to enjoy.

 

Select from the giving options below

 

Contribute a one-time gift securely online. You can also dedicate a donation in honor of a friend or family member.

Sustain KELT’s work with recurring gifts. Sign-up is simple! Choose an amount, timeframe, and payment style most convenient for you.

 

Special Projects!

Pledge to support this community-conservation project to conserve a 10-acre lot adjacent to Sewall Woods!

Help us to conserve 165-acres of nearby nature in West Bath & to protect multi-use trails you love!

2021 Milestones

It’s been 32 years of protecting the lands and waters you love! In 1989, KELT was founded by a handful of committed community members looking to conserve the wild, scenic beauty of the Kennebec Estuary. Today, our members…individuals, families, businesses, and foundations…are the reason we continue to be successful. We are deeply grateful for your support!

Over $130,000 in membership donations

Over 650 membership donations made by 411 members

68 new members

Over $400,000 in grant support

27 generous Evergreen Circle donors who give on a recurring basis

Innovative Ways to Give

There are many ways to donate that can benefit you financially and provide essential support to KELT. Learn more about creative giving options and what is right for you, right now. 

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STock & Security Gifts

A gift of stock can reduce your tax burden and help protect the land, water and wildlife of the Kennebec Estuary. 

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Donor advised Fund GiftS

A charitable investment account for the sole purpose of support charitable organizations you care about like KELT!

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ira Charitable Gifts

An easy way to support KELT's work and avoid tax burdens associated with an IRA retirement account.

 

Plan Your Giving & Leave a Legacy

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Legacy Gifts- a bequest, a gift from your IRA, a gift of life insurance or another asset- are critical to the long-term success of KELT.

For many KELT supporters, planned or estate gifts create a significant and meaningful way to ensure that their passion for the estuary endures. You can make a legacy gift by establishing a provision in your estate plan that will direct a gift of money or property to KELT at some point in the future.

There are a variety of ways to make a legacy gift: 

A bequest in a will or living trust

A beneficiary designation for a retirement, bank account, annuity or life insurance policy. 

These can be in the form of:  

Cash, stock, mutual funds, savings bonds, retirement accounts, real estate, or business interests.