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Give in the Way That Works Best for You
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Donor-advised funds (DAF) are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity.
Email Chief Advancement Officer Nicole Cibellis (nicole.cibellis@yosemiterivers.org) to learn more.
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We love snail mail! Please mail your check to
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It’s simple and easy. When you donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds to charity, you’ll generally take a tax deduction for the full fair market value. And because you are donating stock, your contribution and tax deduction may instantly increase.
How to Give through your Appreciated Security:
Contact nicole.cibellis@yosemiterivers.org to inform us of the transfer.
Contact your financial institution and fill out the stock transfer form from your financial institution
Distribute funds directly to the Yosemite Rivers Alliance.
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If you’re 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA — reducing your taxable income while supporting healthy rivers.
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Honor someone special by gifting them membership to the Yosemite Rivers Alliance.
To give the gift of membership, select “Dedicate this gift” on the donation form to fill in details for the lucky person who you would like to give the gift of membership. We will take care of the rest and send you a gift of appreciation too!
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Include Yosemite Rivers Alliance in your will, trust, or estate plans to leave a legacy of healthy rivers for generations to come.
Let us know if you do! Send a message to nicole.cibellis@yosemiterivers.org
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Double or even triple your impact by checking if your employer matches charitable contributions.
Become a Member
Join the alliance that keeps Yosemite’s rivers flowing for people, wildlife, and future generations.
Why give?
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The Tuolumne River provides clean, reliable water to the Bay Area and the Central Valley — nourishing farms, families, and entire communities. Your support helps protect this lifeline at its source.
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You help protect the lands and waters that wildlife depend on — from returning salmon to the hundreds of species that call these rivers home. Your support keeps these ecosystems alive for generations to come.
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Your donation restores rivers, meadows, and forests so they can withstand a changing climate. Together, we build resilience for the places we love and the communities that rely on them.
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You’re investing in the next generation of environmental leaders. Your gift opens doors for youth, students, and community members to learn, work, and grow as caretakers of this region.
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You make hands-on restoration possible — from planting trees to rebuilding riverbanks to improving fish habitat. Every dollar fuels measurable, on-the-ground impact.
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You join a 40-year movement to protect the Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus Rivers. Giving today ensures these lifelines continue to nourish people, wildlife, and the Yosemite region far into the future.
