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Tax-Smart Giving for the Backcountry Wilderness Area Supporters

Give Smarter. Leave a Legacy.

Become of Steward of Something Everlasting - Support the Backcountry Wilderness Area—and other causes you care about—by donating through a tax-smart strategy for long-term, recurring giving.

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Giving Back Smarter: Building a Legacy with the Backcountry Area Wilderness Fund

Supporting the Backcountry Wilderness Area helps preserve over 8,000 acres of protected open space, ensuring future generations can explore, learn, and connect with nature right here in our community. Your donation creates lasting impact by funding conservation, wildlife protection, and outdoor education programs for local youth and families.


Reasons to Give

Reasons to Give

  • Preserve local wilderness and open spaces.

  • Strengthen community roots by funding educational programs that connect children and families to nature.

  • Craft a legacy that aligns with your values.

HOW IT WORKS

What Can You Donate?

What Can You Donate?

You can donate cash, stocks, bonds, and even complex assets such as real estate. You are eligible for an immediate tax deduction each time you add to your fund. The largest tax benefits come from donating appreciated assets, such as stocks. By doing so, you can benefit from both ordinary income tax savings and capital gains tax savings.
 

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Assets Grow

Assets Grow

Your assets will be invested in a portfolio tailored to your desired goals, and over time the investments in your fund will grow and generate additional value…tax-free!

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Charities Benefit

Charities Benefit

Start making a difference by recommending grants to 501(C)(3) Qualified Charities. Create a lasting impact by donating to organizations and causes you are passionate about.

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HOW TO GIVE

Cash

Cash

Simple, immediate impact

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Stocks & Other Assets

Stocks & Other Assets

You can donate investments and highly appreciated assets so you do not realize capital gains or other taxes

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Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Immediate tax deduction, Invest and grow your charitable dollars, Flexible, recurring grants

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Qualified Charitable Distribution

Qualified Charitable Distribution

QCD's allow you do donate cash directly from your IRA or 401(k).  

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Gifting Stock - Turn Investment Gains Into Lasting Impact

  • Avoid capital gains taxes

  • Receive a full market-value deduction (if you itemize)

  • Increase your impact without reducing cash flow

  • Give more to the causes you love—like Backcountry 501(c)(3)


“Giving appreciated stock can be up to 20% more efficient than donating cash.”
— Future Capital Management


What Is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

What Is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that gives individuals or families a strategic way to support the causes they care about — like the Backcountry Area Wilderness Fund — while maximizing tax benefits.

Key Features:
Immediate tax deduction: You get the full tax deduction in the year you contribute to the DAF — even if the money is granted out later.
Grow your gift:
Funds in the DAF can be invested and grow tax-free until you decide to grant them.
Flexible giving: You recommend grants to your favorite charities over time — it’s like having your own mini-foundation without the paperwork.


With a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you can:

  • Contribute once (cash, stock, or crypto) and take an immediate tax deduction
  • Recommend grants to Backcountry 501(c)(3) or other charities over time
  • Involve your kids in philanthropy and leave a charitable legacy

Common DAF Use Cases:

  • Big income year (bonuses, business sale, stock vesting)
  • Retirement transition
  • Long-term giving without the complexity of a private foundation
About Shane

About Shane

Shane Callahan, CFP®, is a Highlands Ranch resident since 2005, HRCA Finance Committee member, and avid user of the Backcountry area. He helps families reduce taxes and increase impact with charitable strategies like stock donations and Donor-Advised Funds through smart tax planning.