Private land on St. John is developing at an alarming rate, causing a sense of displacement, disrupted ecosystems and loss of habitat. Important native seashore, flora and fauna exist outside of park boundaries, and need to be protected for all, before it’s too late.
Acquiring land for conservation requires a process carrying an array of costs with it. The costs of land conservation, even at a reduced rate for the actual land, include:
Acquiring land for conservation requires a process carrying an array of costs with it. The costs of land conservation, even at a reduced rate for the actual land, include:
- -Professional land assessments: Environmental, Natural and Historic.
- -Objective appraisal.
- -Negotiation process costs.
- -Title research and legal fees.
- -Ongoing site maintenance and stewardship costs ie signage, hurricane damage remediation, public access improvements.
- -Fundraising and communications: fees associated with donation software, mail service, telephone, website, marketing, meetings with potential donors, grant proposals and donor recognition.
- -GIS, surveys and maps that reveal endangered properties, property boundaries, existing structures, roads and trails, rights of way, etc.
2024 SJLC Seminar Series Event "Rare & Native Plant Walk" on preserved land at Haulover Bay, with host Claire Weaver.
You play a vital role in protecting the quality of life that we all treasure on St. John. Our island home in its natural state, safe from destruction, is a triumph of teamwork in the truest sense.
The SJLC is supported by donations from people who care about preserving the natural lands of St. John. Your generous contribution goes to support further land acquisition, the many operational costs, land stewardship or conservation agreements.
Our conservation work is only possible through the generosity of our donors. Please help us by making a donation today.
You can make a secure and easy monetary contribution here to our donation campaign using your credit card. For more information about us or to discuss making a land donation or conservation agreement, please call (340) 474-9283 or email us at [email protected] Thank you!!
The SJLC guarantees 100% of your donation goes where you want it to go. We can allocate all or any portion of your gift to the ongoing project that’s most important to you.
1. Operational costs or where most needed.
2. Land acquisition.
3. Land stewardship.
4. Emergency funds, including clean-up after a major storm & property encroachments.
St John Business Owners!
The SJLC provides the opportunity for businesses to invest in the island where they work. Speak to your financial advisor about tax benefits of donating a percentage of your profits by your fiscal year end and think of us when you’re making your charitable plans.
Stocks & Bonds
A gift of appreciated stock or Mutual funds can provide you with a charitable tax deduction and eliminate capital gains tax.
Upon receipt the stock will be sold and used to further the Mission of the Conservancy. Contact your financial adviser before transferring stock.
IRA or Retirement Plan
Naming the SJLC as a partial of full beneficiary of the remainder of your IRA or retirement plan can make a very meaningful gift.
Distributions from retirement plans at the death of the survivor of the account holder can be subject to both income and estate taxes. In some cases, taxes might leave less that 30% of the plans balance for your children and heirs.
If you name the SJLC as beneficiary, you avoid both income and estate taxes so 100% of the plans balance will be used to protect the natural lands of St. John for future generations.
Bequest
If you wish to make a Bequest to provide for us after your lifetime your donation will be exempt from estate taxes.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Honor the special people, places, and events in your life – and give back to the places you love. Or, offer a memorial gift as a wonderful testimony to the life of a beloved person who is no longer with us
The SJLC provides the opportunity for businesses to invest in the island where they work. Speak to your financial advisor about tax benefits of donating a percentage of your profits by your fiscal year end and think of us when you’re making your charitable plans.
Stocks & Bonds
A gift of appreciated stock or Mutual funds can provide you with a charitable tax deduction and eliminate capital gains tax.
Upon receipt the stock will be sold and used to further the Mission of the Conservancy. Contact your financial adviser before transferring stock.
IRA or Retirement Plan
Naming the SJLC as a partial of full beneficiary of the remainder of your IRA or retirement plan can make a very meaningful gift.
Distributions from retirement plans at the death of the survivor of the account holder can be subject to both income and estate taxes. In some cases, taxes might leave less that 30% of the plans balance for your children and heirs.
If you name the SJLC as beneficiary, you avoid both income and estate taxes so 100% of the plans balance will be used to protect the natural lands of St. John for future generations.
Bequest
If you wish to make a Bequest to provide for us after your lifetime your donation will be exempt from estate taxes.
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Honor the special people, places, and events in your life – and give back to the places you love. Or, offer a memorial gift as a wonderful testimony to the life of a beloved person who is no longer with us
The St. John Land Conservancy is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Contact your tax professional to find out how a charitable contribution applies to you. If you do not have a financial advisor we can recommend one to you.
