Legacy Giving

Support a Sustainable Future
for Northern Michigan

Legacy gifts, also known as planned gifts, are charitable contributions planned now to be made later. At Huron Pines, legacy gifts play a vital role in sustaining our mission for generations to come. Whether through bequests, trusts or other estate provisions, these future gifts secure the lasting impact of our work.

You support Huron Pines because you strongly value healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities. A planned gift can amplify your philanthropic impact, while providing you with significant tax advantages.

Help secure the region’s conservation future and Huron Pines’ sustainability by making a planned gift. To make a planned gift — one that helps us thrive long-term — is a powerful way to give once, forever.

Huron Pines recognizes donors who make legacy gifts as members of our Legacy Society. As a Legacy Society member, you will help to ensure the healthy water, protected places and vibrant communities of today will be cared for far into the future, for all generations to enjoy.

Planned Giving Options

Bequests:

Include Huron Pines in your will or living trust. A bequest can be a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a remainder gift after other obligations are fulfilled.

Beneficiary Designations

Name Huron Pines as a beneficiary of your:

Retirement account (IRA, 401(k), 403(b))
Life insurance policy
Donor-advised fund
Bank or investment account

Gifts That Pay You Back

Consider charitable gift annuities or charitable remainder trusts that provide income to you or your loved ones while supporting our mission in the future.

Gifts of Land or Property

With careful planning, land or real estate can be used to support our conservation work while potentially offering tax benefits.

Let’s Talk About Your Legacy

We would be honored to speak with you about your goals and how a planned gift can support both your vision and the future of conservation in northern Michigan.

Contact Brenda Herman, Development Director

Email: brenda@huronpines.org

Phone: (989) 448-2293 ext. 32

Join the Huron Pines Legacy Society

When you make a planned gift, you become part of our Legacy Society, a special group of supporters who are securing the future of the natural resources they love. Members receive:

Invitations to special events
Recognition in our annual report (unless you prefer anonymity)
The satisfaction of knowing your legacy will live on through our work

“I like that Huron Pines inspires community-driven change through grassroots efforts. I’ve included Huron Pines in my future plans. I am confident that my legacy plan will ensure long-term protection of the region’s natural resources by providing Huron Pines the capacity to take the initiatives to the end of time.”

- Donette Spiekerman,
Legacy Society member
and Huron Pines Board member

Donette's life story is one of resilience and dedication to conservation. Growing up, she learned the value of hard work, gratitude, and service to others. Her passion for environmental protection led her to become an Advanced Master Gardener and a devoted supporter of Huron Pines.
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