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There are many ways to support our work to protect Mono Lake for future generations and all donations to the Mono Lake Committee are tax-deductible. Our tax ID is 77-0051124.
Support the Mono Lake Committee
Monthly Giving
Join the Guardians of the Lake and contribute a monthly sustaining gift to ensure that water keeps flowing down the creeks and that Mono Lake is restored.
Guardians receive a monthly letter from co-founder and Board Chair Sally Gaines with detailed information about the latest happenings at Mono Lake.
Gifts in memory and honor
Honor or remember a loved one with a special contribution. We can also help you celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or special date with a one-time or recurring gift.
Memorial and honorary gifts get listed in the Mono Lake Newsletter and information will be shared with the recipient according to the wishes of the donor.
Stock gifts
Your donation of appreciated securities is a tax-efficient and effective way to support the Committee. When you donate appreciated securities, you can deduct the gift as a charitable donation and minimize capital gains.
For more information and stock transfer instructions, please contact Anna Christensen at (760) 647-6595 x112.
Retirement plan donations
The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing particular donors of age 70½ or older to exclude from taxable income—and count toward their required minimum distribution (RMD)—certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to public charities, including the Mono Lake Committee.
The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing particular donors of age 70½ or older to exclude from taxable income—and count toward their required minimum distribution (RMD)—certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to public charities, including the Mono Lake Committee.
Since it was first made available in the tax year 2006, many donors have used this option to support the charities of their choice with tax-wise gifts ranging from $100 to $100,000.

Estate planning
Your generosity and foresight make the protection and restoration of Mono Lake possible. The Mono Lake Committee has been managing donations for more than 40 years to ensure that contributions are used responsibly and strategically. Estate gifts provide an opportunity to create a philanthropic legacy that benefits Mono Lake for years to come. Our legacy society, Friends of Mono Lake Forever, recognizes members who have included the Mono Lake Committee in their estate plans.
If you would like to learn more about Friends of Mono Lake Forever, or if you’ve already included the Mono Lake Committee in your estate plans, please contact Philanthropy Director Anna Christensen at (760) 647-6595 x112.

Donations to the Mono Lake Committee are tax-deductible. Our tax ID is 77-0051124.
The information on this site is not intended to provide specific advice about your estate plan or to recommend a specific course of action. We suggest you consult your professional advisers before taking any action.
Contact us
For more information, please contact Philanthropy Director Anna Christensen at (760) 647-6595 x112.
Donations to the Mono Lake Committee are tax-deductible. Our tax ID is 77-0051124.
Additional Ways to Give
In-kind gifts
Contributing in-kind gifts to our programs is a great way to support the Mono Lake Committee. Please contact Anna Christensen at (760) 647-6595 x112 if you have an item you would like to donate.
Shop Our Bookstore
You can shop our online store any time to support our work with 100% of the proceeds generated by your purchase of books and other merchandise.
Support us on Bookshop
Shop an unlimited selection of books, art supplies, and puzzles through our Bookshop page and Bookshop will contribute 30% of purchases to the Mono Lake Committee.
Top photo by David Gubernick.