The Gift of a Lifetime
Join Driftless Area Land Conservancy's Legacy Society!
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The Driftless Area is more than just a beautiful place—it’s a region rich with meaning. For generations, people have found purpose, peace, and inspiration here, whether by connecting to its quiet beauty, working its land, or exploring its rare and rugged landscapes. Its future depends on what we choose to do today.
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By including Driftless Area Land Conservancy in your estate plans, you can help ensure this extraordinary region is protected for generations to come. A legacy gift is timeless. It honors your values and helps safeguard the Driftless for the future.
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Anyone who has made a planned gift and completed a Note of Intent is welcomed into the DALC Legacy Society. There are no fees or minimum gift amounts—just a simple step toward making a lasting difference.
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As a Legacy Society member, you’ll be invited to special gatherings like our annual Legacy Picnic and have opportunities to share your conservation story. With your permission, we’ll also celebrate your generosity in our newsletters—so the community can join us in honoring your commitment to the Driftless.
Tools for Creating a Legacy of Conservation
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Bequest Language:
You may designate your bequest to be used by DALC for its general charitable purposes by including the following language in your will or trust:
I give _________ to Driftless Area Land Conservancy, Inc., a Wisconsin nonprofit, nonstock corporation that is recognized as exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as amended) with principal offices located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin (or successor organization), to be used for its general charitable purposes.
Bequest language may vary from state to state, so it is advisable to use an attorney who understand local estate laws. With that in mind, you may want to provide the following information to your attorney:
Official Name: Driftless Area Land Conservancy, Inc.
Federal ID: 39-2017802
Primary place of business: 206 S. Iowa Street P.O. Box 323 Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53533
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Types of Gifts:
Gift of cash and other assets such as appreciated stock: The simplest way to give is an outright gift of cash. Your attorney can include your bequest to DALC in your will or trust, or as a codicil (amendment) to your will.
Designation as Beneficiary of Retirement Plan or IRA: You can name DALC as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts, including pension plans, profit sharing plans, stock bonus plans, Keogh Plans, 401(k) plans, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). You can decide whether to leave a percentage or the entire amount of your retirement account.
Insurance Beneficiary Designation: You can name DALC as the primary or secondary beneficiary of your life insurance policy by simply contacting your insurance agent.
Gift of land or other real estate: If you wish to make any gift of real estate, please contact our Executive Director, Jennifer Filipiak, via email or at 608-930-3252.