Why include a gift to parrots in your will?
A gift in your will helps protect parrots and the places they depend on for generations to come, while allowing you to provide for the people you care about first.
You remain in control and can change your plans at any time. Whatever the size, your future gift helps give parrots a brighter future.
Proyecto Conservación Cotorra Puertorriqueña de Rio Abajo
Ways to make a lasting difference for parrots
Explore ways you can protect parrots into the future, while choosing the option that’s right for you and those you care about.
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are one of the ways our supporters choose to protect parrots for the future. Learn more, or get help starting your will or trust — for free!
Beneficiary designations
Naming World Parrot Trust as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA or other eligible account is a simple way to help protect parrots for the future. It may also offer tax advantages, depending on your circumstances.
Other ways to support parrots
There are many ways to make a difference for parrots. Explore the options below to find an approach that works for you.
Stocks and securities
Your gift of stock or mutual funds helps protect parrots today and for generations to come — and it may also help you avoid capital gains taxes.
Donor Advised Funds
If you have a donor-advised fund, recommending a grant to the World Parrot Trust is a simple way to put funds already set aside for giving directly to work for parrots.
Cryptocurrency
Make an impact for parrots by donating Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrencies.
Donating cryptocurrency directly may also offer tax advantages.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you’re eligible, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA can be a tax-smart way to support parrots directly.
Your gift helps give parrots a brighter future
A gift in your will protects parrots and the places they depend on long into the future.
Your gift protects vital habitat, restores threatened populations and helps fight illegal trapping and trafficking — giving long-term conservation work the support it needs.
Already included World Parrot Trust in your plans?
We’d be honoured to know. Sharing your intentions with us is entirely optional, but it helps us understand your wishes and thank you for the difference you’re choosing to make for parrots.
Why I’m leaving a gift for parrots
For many supporters, including World Parrot Trust in their estate plans is a way to protect something they’ve cared about deeply during their lifetime.
“It gives me both satisfaction and comfort to know that through my legacy support of this organization, my dream of a world painted with parrots doesn’t die with me; I am certain the WPT will ensure that these magnificent creatures continue to color the skies for generations to come.”
– Cheryl Rutherford | WPT supporter
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated. Many people choose to leave a percentage of their estate, which scales up or down with your estate size.
Yes! Knowing in advance about your intentions is quite helpful to our mission, but you are always welcome to not share your gift.
We’ve partnered with FreeWill to help you make a will or trust at no cost to you. You can use this to complete your plans, or you may choose to use the same tools to get your affairs in order before visiting an attorney (who is likely to have a fee associated with finalizing your plans).
Yes. You are always free to revise or update your estate plans.
Yes! FreeWill will never share your personal information without your permission.
We’re here if you’d like to talk
Planning a gift is a personal decision.
If you have questions or would like to talk through the ways your gift could help parrots, we would be happy to speak with you in confidence and without obligation.
Name: Deedee Mader
Title :Supporter Engagement Manager
Email: usa@parrots.org
Tel: +1 (864) 610-2129