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FreeWill's online platform helps you make your will or trust in just 20 minutes for free. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney. Get peace of mind with a lasting gift that helps to grow a greener, more sustainable future.

Shape Your Legacy

Beneficiary Designations
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, you must plan for these non-probate assets separately. By including TreePeople, you can help protect our environment for generations, while ensuring your loved ones and values are honored.

Plan Your Beneficiaries

For more than 50 years, TreePeople has been a leader in environmental protection throughout Southern California. Born from the dream of a 15-year old, our mission protects mountain wildlands, grows city forests, and empowers communities to make real, lasting change.

Charitable bequests like yours will help sustain our vital work for years to comes, benefitting our children, grandchildren, and future generations. No matter the size of your estate, your gift will make a meaningful and significant impact.

Join our Legacy Grove today. Ensure that we continue your vision of a greener future.

Frequently asked questions

Why should I consider making a planned gift to TreePeople?

Planned gifts allow you to continue supporting our mission well into the future, to leave a positive impact on the planet and your community, and can provide you with potential tax benefits. With over 50 years of experience as an environmental nonprofit leader, you can rest assured that your gift to TreePeople will go towards creating another 50 years of sustainable programs all throughout Southern California.

What types of assets can I leave as a charitable legacy?

Are there tax benefits to planned gifts?

Yes! Charitable giving may provide you with potential tax benefits that can help reduce the taxable value of your estate. Leaving assets to TreePeople may also help minimize capital gains taxes for your heirs. For more information, see the above sections entitled “Give From Your IRA” and “Charitable Gift Annuities”. Always consult with a professional or tax advisor to make sure that your plan is aligned with your philanthropic and financial goals.

Do I need to notify TreePeople about my planned gift?

While notifying us about your planned gift is not required, we would love to hear more and celebrate your legacy. By letting us know, we can ensure that your wishes are understood and documented properly. Sharing the nature of your gift also helps us plan how to use your contribution to maximize impact. All information about your planned gift is strictly confidential and handled with the utmost care. To let us know about your planned gift, click the button entitled "Let Us Know" above!

Are charitable legacy gifts flexible?

Yes, making a planned gift with TreePeople is flexible and we are here to help with your individual needs and wishes. You can always update your estate plan with an addendum to your will that includes TreePeople as a beneficiary in many different capacities. We encourage you to add a planned gift to TreePeople as unrestricted, as this allows us to maximize your contribution to our areas of greatest need. Please feel free to reach out to us at legacy@treepeople.org for any additional questions.

Have questions or want to speak with someone about your legacy gift?

Please contact Saxon Miller-Jones, Director of Development, at legacy@treepeople.org to learn more about our planned giving opportunities and the long-term impact of your support.

Rest assured, all requests for information are without obligation and held in the strictest of confidence. Your donor records are highly confidential and protected by organization policy.

For legal and financial advice, we encourage you to speak with your professional advisors