Holiday Gifts that Give Back
December 19, 2024
Ensuring the Blue Ridge Parkway thrives is a wonderful way to give back to mountain communities, the people you love, and generations to come.
Bequests & Planned Giving
By naming the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, a life insurance policy, or in your will, you create an enduring legacy that protects this special place for generations to come.
IRA / Insurance Beneficiary information:
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
717 S. Marshall St., Suite 105B
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Tax ID: 31-1512730
Bequest language example: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (Tax ID: 31-1512730), [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
With a planned gift, you become a member of The André Michaux Society, which honors the French botanist and explorer who enlightened others about the natural wonders of our mountains. Members receive a personalized certificate recognizing their dedication to the Blue Ridge Parkway. For more information, e-mail Jordan Calaway or call (866) 308-2773, ext. 245, or e-mail George Ivey or call (866) 308-2773, ext. 408.
Make a Gift of Stock
Gifts of stock represent a two-fold savings opportunity. Donors avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increased values of their stocks. In addition, donors receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock on the date of the gift. The majority of stock gifts are made through a simple electronic transfer from your broker to the Foundation. To complete a stock transfer, please:
- Contact Jordan Calaway at (866) 308-2773, ext. 245, or e-mail her to notify us of your intention to make a stock gift. Please include your name, the name and amount of the shares being transferred, the expected date of the transfer, and the purpose for which the gift is to be used. Failure to notify us with donor details could result in filing the stock gift as anonymous.
- Give the following information to your broker:
Foundation broker: Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management
DTC number: 8862
Account number: #78802083
Send to the attention of:
Beverly Burke
Phone number: (336) 721-3221
Foundation Tax ID number: 31-1512730
With proper notification, receipt letters to donors will indicate the number and types of shares, date of the transfer, and value of the gift. For valuation purposes, the donor of publicly traded stock will be credited with the fair market value of the stock which is determined by averaging high and low trading prices on the date of the gift.
Another option is to use DonateStock. The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is partnering with DonateStock to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. Please follow the links below to facilitate your gift through a secure portal.
Become a Parkway Partner
The Foundation is fortunate to have many great partners along the Blue Ridge Parkway, including lodging, dining, and retail establishments that give back to the scenic route. We invite you to learn more about becoming a partner and contact us to start your journey of protecting the Parkway.
Get Your Blue Ridge Parkway License Plate
Show your support for the Blue Ridge Parkway everywhere you go with a Virginia or North Carolina specialty license plate.