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The Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) provides
farmers with resources to grow organic successfully!
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Giving to MOSES:
- Provides trainings and farm field days hosted by experienced organic farmers.
- Supports the toll-free Grow Organic Info Line.
- Generates scholarships for the Organic Farming Conference and Organic University.
- Develops free educational publications and directories.
- Fosters the mentoring program for new and transitioning organic farmers.
- Increases the voice and impact of women ecopreneurs in the organic and sustainable community through networking, educational and media training opportunities.
Your tax-deductible contribution is essential to the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service’s mission to provide education and resources to promote sustainable and organic agriculture.
As a champion and funder, you are vital to the future of sustainable and organic agriculture. Your support strengthens our educational programs and resources for farmers, while increasing the visibility of organic food. When organic farmers succeed, rural economies thrive, and the environment remains healthy and diverse.
Kevin Brussell Scholarship Fund
In memory of Kevin Brussell, a long time organic activist, researcher and working organic farmer, this scholarship fund will support beginning farmers. Kevin had an infectious enthusiasm for organics and enjoyed sharing his knowledge. Learn more...
Ways to Give
The guidelines listed below are intended to help those who would like to join in building the educational resources and opportunities provided by the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service through thoughtful giving.
Gifts of Cash
The simplest way of contributing, and most beneficial, is to make an outright gift of cash.
- Honor a friend or family member's birthday, anniversaries or special events.
- Donate to support the scholarships for the Organic Farming Conference.
- Establish a monthly automatic donation.
- Create a memorial to recognize someone when they have passed away.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Giving long-term securities provides two income tax benefits - no tax is imposed on the appreciated portion of the gift (the capital gains), and the donor will receive a charitable deduction based on the stock's fair market value. Because the donor can avoid the capital gains tax, it is usually more advantageous to contribute the appreciated securities directly to MOSES rather than selling the securities and giving the proceeds of the sale.
Gifts of Closely Held Stock
Stock in closely-held business may also be given. Stocks that are not publicly traded require special planning and a qualified appraisal.
Charitable Lead Trusts
A donor can make a gift by placing assets in a trust that designates that an amount of trust income be paid to MOSES for a term of years. Once the trust terminates, the principal can revert back to the donor or his beneficiaries, typically children or grandchildren. The charitable lead trust offers gifts and estate tax savings.
Gifts of Real Estate
A gift of real estate may consist of a full or partial interest in almost any type of property. As with securities, a gift of unmortgaged real estate can generate an income tax deduction while providing the donor with the avoidance of capital gains tax liability.
Gifts of Tangible Personal Property
Gifts of saleable tangible personal property such as art, antiques or jewelry can offer the donor an immediate tax deduction and estate tax benefits.
Bequests
Donors are encouraged to include MOSES in their wills. Donors will receive credit for the full value of their documented bequest intention if they have passed their 75th birthday.
Matching Gifts
Over 10,000 businesses in the US honor the charitable choices of their employees and make a dollar-for-dollar matching gift to those organizations. Some of the corporations with this type of program are listed here, but to be certain, check with your employer or the Human Resources department where you work to see if they offer a Matching Gifts program.
Donations can be sent to:
Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service
PO Box 339
Spring Valley, WI 54767
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