Giving to Kennebunk Land Trust
Whether you give, volunteer, or spread the word, there’s a way to be involved that fits you.
There are many meaningful ways to support KLT’s mission and help care for the lands and trails our community loves. Every act of support, big or small, helps keep these special places protected and accessible for generations to come.
Join Kennebunk Land Trust
Your support helps protect the lands, waters, and trails that make our community special. A donation to Kennebunk Land Trust directly supports land conservation, trail care, and programs that connect people with nature, today and for generations to come.
All donors at any level are considered members, and we are glad to have you with us! Memberships last for one year, and are renewed annually. You can make a secure, online donation via credit card or PayPal through the Membership Form, and choose either one time, or recurring. You can also choose to send funds via Venmo by choosing the “Venmo” button below.
Every gift, at any level, makes a lasting difference. Thank you so much!
Checks may be sent to KLT:
Kennebunk Land Trust
6 Brown Street, Suite 2
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Make a lasting impact with a recurring gift
Your ongoing support helps Kennebunk Land Trust protect the lands and waters we love, care for our local preserves, and keep trails open for our community to enjoy. A recurring gift makes it easy for your to know you are you are making a lasting difference for nature, wildlife, and future generations. A recurring gift provides reliable and sustainable support for our organization to protect the lands you love.
Every gift matters, and a recurring donation is a simple way to sustain conservation efforts throughout the year.
Ready to make an ongoing impact? Click the “Make a Recurring Gift” button below to get started. In the form, choose your preferred timing – monthly, quarterly, or annually – under “Donation Schedule.” You can change or opt our at any time by contacting the KLT office.
Thank you for being part of our community and helping ensure that people and nature continue to thrive together!
Give the gift of nature!
Our gift membership includes:
- 1-year membership to Kennebunk Land Trust
- Information Packet
- Kids craft + crayons
- Plant-able seed bombs!
- An orange bandana with KLT logo
- Your choice of either KLT metal water bottle or hat
Stay connected to KLT! Renew your membership today.
Your support helps protect the lands and waters we love, care for our local preserves, and keep our trails open for everyone to enjoy. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Kennebunk Land Trust community!
KLT memberships are renewed annually. Ready to continue making a difference? Simply click the “Renew My Membership” button below and select “Renewing My Membership” on the membership form.
Thank you for being part of our community and helping ensure that nature, wildlife, and people continue to thrive together!
DAF Direct makes it easier to support your favorite charities by giving directly from your donor-advised fund.
What is a DAF?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individual, families and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock and in some case, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
How to Give
You can give directly through the DAF Direct widget above or by sharing our information with your DAF sponsor organization.
Checks may be sent to KLT:
Kennebunk Land Trust
6 Brown Street, Suite 2
Kennebunk, ME 04043
EIN: 23-7221345
Questions? Phone: (207) 985-8734 -Email: info@kennebunklandtrust.org
Leave a Legacy of Conservation
A planned gift can help protect the lands and natural resources you care about for generations to come.
Planned giving opportunities may include:
- Bequests through a will or trust
- Retirement account beneficiary designations
- Gifts of life insurance
- Real estate gifts
- Charitable trusts
Why Consider Planned Giving?
- Preserve your conservation values
- Support the future stewardship of protected lands
- Create a lasting legacy for future generations
- Potential estate planning benefits
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you have already included Kennebunk Land Trust in your estate plans, or would like more information about creating a charitable legacy, please contact us. We would be honored to discuss your goals confidentially.
Donate Appreciated Investments
Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or other publicly traded securities may allow you to make a significant charitable impact while potentially avoiding capital gains taxes that might otherwise be due upon sale.
Potential Benefits
- Support local conservation efforts
- Potential charitable income tax deduction
- Potential avoidance of capital gains tax
- Increase the value of your charitable contribution
Kennebunk Land Trust EIN: 23-7221345
Ready to Make a Stock Gift? Please contact Kennebunk Land Trust before initiating a transfer so we can provide current transfer instructions and ensure your gift is properly identified and acknowledged.
Make a Lasting Conservation Impact Through Your IRA
If you are age 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Kennebunk Land Trust.
A QCD allows funds to be transferred directly from your IRA custodian to KLT and may help satisfy some or all of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Potential Benefits
- Support local land conservation
- Reduce taxable income
- Satisfy all or part of an annual RMD
- Create an immediate impact on KLT’s mission
Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations
Many supporters choose to leave a lasting conservation legacy by naming Kennebunk Land Trust as a beneficiary of an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement account.
You may designate:
- A percentage of the account
- A specific amount
- The entire account balance
Because KLT is a nonprofit organization, retirement assets left to the organization generally pass free from income tax, making them one of the most tax-efficient charitable gifts available.
Interested in Learning More?
Please contact Kennebunk Land Trust to discuss IRA gifts or retirement account beneficiary designations. We encourage you to consult your financial, legal, and tax advisors regarding your specific circumstances.
Our sponsors make a big impact. Support on our mission and connect with the community!
Your sponsorship support helps with land conservation and stewardship. There are a variety of sponsor levels on the menu below.
If you’re interested in sponsorship, visit our Sponsorship Page, contact us by email or call our office at 207-985-8734.
Celebrate Someone Special with an Honorary Gift
Honor someone meaningful in your life with a gift that gives back to the community and the natural world. An honorary gift to Kennebunk Land Trust is a thoughtful way to celebrate a loved one, recognize a special occasion, or honor someone whose love of nature has made a lasting impact. We are grateful to able to steward this gift in their name.
Your generosity helps protect the lands and waters we love, care for our local preserves, and ensure future generations can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
Ready to give in someone’s honor? Click the “Make an Honorary Gift” button below to get started.
Thank you for celebrating someone special while helping nature, wildlife, and our community thrive together!
Protect the Land You Love
Visit our Land Conservation page here for in-depth details.
One of the most meaningful ways to support Kennebunk Land Trust is through a gift of land or conservation easement. Whether you own forests, farmland, wetlands, wildlife habitat, shorefront property, or open space, conservation options may help protect the property while preserving your family’s vision for the future.
Conservation Options –
Donate Land
A gift of land can provide permanent protection for important conservation resources while creating a lasting legacy.
Conservation Easements
A conservation easement allows you to retain ownership of your property while permanently protecting its conservation values.
Remainder Interest Gifts
Some landowners may choose to donate property while retaining the right to occupy or use the property during their lifetime.
Land Purchases
Kennebunk Land Trust purchases land in certain circumstances, and there are many considerations for both KLT and the the landowner. Please reach out to us to discuss options.
Conservation Estate Planning
Landowners may also include conservation property in their estate plans through wills, trusts, or beneficiary designations.
Interested in Exploring Your Options? Every property is unique. We welcome confidential conversations with landowners who are considering conservation options for their property. Contact Kennebunk Land Trust to learn more.
Our Philanthropic Priorities
As Kennebunk Land Trust looks to the future, our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for protecting the lands and waters that define our region while strengthening the connections between people, nature, and community. Every gift helps turn this vision into action—advancing conservation, caring for the places we protect, expanding community engagement, and building the organizational capacity needed to sustain our work for generations to come.
Our members, donors, business partners, and grantmakers contribute more than financial resources. Your partnership fuels meaningful conservation, creates opportunities for people to connect with the outdoors, and helps build a stronger, more resilient community. Together, we can accelerate the priorities outlined in our strategic plan and ensure that the natural places we cherish continue to thrive—now and into the future.