Donations
Do you believe in the Pheasants Forever mission but don't know what you can do to help the cause? Pheasants Forever has many options for you from basic membership options to major gift donations. Information on the various donations you can make to support pheasant habitat can be found below as well as email and phone contacts for each donation option. Online donations can be easily made using our online donations page.
Charity Navigator - 4 Star Rating!
Pheasants Forever Inc. is proud to announce our 4-star rating (out of a possible 4 stars) from Charity Navigator! This independent rating is earned by organizations that excel in managing finances in an efficient and effective manner. For more information, please visit our listing on the Charity Navigator web site.
Charity Navigator is America's premiere independent charity evaluator. They help charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions by providing in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of America's largest charities. Charity Navigator awarded Pheasants Forever four out of a possible four stars. In earning Charity Navigator's highest four star rating, Pheasants Forever has demonstrated exceptional financial health, outperforming most of its peers in its efforts to manage and grow its finances in the most fiscally responsible way possible. Please click on the logo to review our four star rating.
Memorials
Pheasants Forever is honored to accept a donation in memory of an individual and/or your favorite hunting dog. In addition we would be pleased to accept a donation in honor of a business or organization or co-worker. - for more information, contact -
| V.P. of Development |
| David Bue |
| at (877) 773-2070 or (218) 834-3335 |
Special Funds
Your donation or memorial can be assigned to a specific project, fund or chapter. These funds may include, but are not limited to:
- Jeffrey S. Finden Founder's Fund for Land Acquisition
- Legislative Action Fund
- The Leopold Education Project
- The Build-A-Wildlife Area
- or any chapter you would like to designate
Please contact David Bue at Pheasants Forever (877) 773-2070 for more information on how to designate your donation to a specific fund or chapter.
Patron Membership
If you or someone you know would like to become a Patron Member ($10,000 level) and be recognized for this special membership, please contact Diane Weyandt at (651) 209-4940 for information and payment plans.
Workplace Giving Programs
Pheasants Forever is part of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and is eligible to receive workplace donations through the campaign. Our CFC Number is 11794. If you have questions regarding workplace giving programs please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) ID #11794
- State Employee's CampaignsCombined Federal Campaign Logo
- Designated contributions through your local United Way Campaign
Matching Gifts from Your Employer or Foundation
Many employers offer a Matching Gift Program for their employees. When you make a donation to Pheasants Forever, please check with your employer to see if they offer a match. These matches can double your gift to Pheasants Forever. If you have any questions on a Matching Gift program, please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
Planned Giving or Estate Planning
The US Tax Code allows each of us to manage the distribution of our estates through careful planning in order that our assets will be shared with heirs or nonprofit organizations of our choice. Without such planning, governmental units determine how assets are distributed. Therefore we have created an extensive section, the Habitat Legacy Society, to offer suggestions as you consider your estate planning process. Any final plans must be done by you with your financial advisor, accountant or lawyer, but we can get you started. When you have made your plans, you may be eligible for the Habitat Legacy Society. If you have any questions on Planned Giving, please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
Donations of Stock or other non-cash items
If you wish to receive the biggest tax benefit for your gift, you should transfer stocks to Pheasants Forever for our disposition. If you sell the stock you will be responsible for capital gains taxes; if you transfer it, you will benefit from its appreciated value and receive a tax deduction. If you have any questions on stock transfer or other non-cash donations, please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
Donations of Real Estate
Real estate can be handled as either a planned gift or a direct current gift. In some cases, through the resources of our chapters, we arrange to purchase land on a "philanthropic sale" basis whereby you are paid for part of the assessed value and then get a charitable donation for another portion. For example, you may sell the property to PF for 75% of its assessment and receive a charitable donation for the 25% balance. If you have any questions on real estate transfer or other donations, please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
The Habitat Legacy Society
Those who identify Pheasants Forever in their estate planning documents (will bequests, trusts, etc.) and those who enter into planned gifts such as annuities or philanthropy sales of land (for example, sell through PF chapters or national for 50% of assessed value and donate 50% to PF) are eligible to be members of the Habitat Legacy Society. The Society will have special events such as estate planning seminars, receptions at events, recognition in the Annual Report and a newsletter to stay in touch with our "insider" land stewards. For more information, please contact David Bue at (218) 834-3335.
