Become a Member
Membership in Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy includes donors and active volunteers. Thank you for supporting conservation!
Financial contributions in the form of annual membership donations form a critical foundation for our operations and ongoing conservation work. We recommend an annual member donation of around $50, if you are able. However, please know that SAHC membership is on a sliding scale; whatever amount you contribute is appreciated and will be directed to conservation.
In addition to helping continue to protect the incredible mountains, farms, and rivers of the Southern Appalachians, your SAHC membership includes perks like FREE guided group hikes and our View from the Highlands newsletter. Plus, your annual membership contribution is tax-deductible!
Financial contributions should never create a barrier for membership in SAHC. We welcome volunteers, and can honor your membership in SAHC through many forms of participation. Please contact Membership Director Cheryl Fowler at cheryl@appalachian.org for more info.
Make a Gift to Become a Member Today!
Make a gift online
Fast, secure, and tax-deductible
Make a one-time or recurring gift securely online. All gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. SAHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 62-1098890).
Mail a Check
Thank you for choosing to make a lasting impact on Southern Appalachia through a gift to SAHC!
Checks should be made payable to “SAHC” or “Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy” and mailed to:
SAHC or Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
372 Merrimon Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
Donor Advised Fund
Thank you for making a gift to SAHC’s campaign through your Donor Advised Fund. Please provide your fund manager with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s non-profit tax ID number – 62-1098890.
Questions? Contact Development Director Anna Kuhlman at anna@appalachian.org or Finance Director Lisa Fancher at lisa@appalachian.org
Charitable IRA giving
Qualified charitable distributions for donors 70½+
You can give to SAHC, making a permanent impact on conservation in East TN and Western NC, directly from your IRA!
Donors age 70 ½ or older to donate up to $108,000 from their IRA as an individual or $216,000 as a couple without having to recognize the distribution as income.
We advise that before taking any actions you should consult with a qualified tax advisor, but if you’re receiving taxable income from retirement plan assets there are a number of tax-advantaged ways to make these assets work for you and qualified nonprofits like SAHC.
Here’s an example: If your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is $20,000 and you give a $5,000 Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to SAHC only $15,000 of the IRA distribution will be reported as part of your income.
If this is applicable to you – it’s easy to do. To take advantage of the IRA charitable distribution, the distribution must be sent directly from your IRA manager to SAHC. Contact your IRA manager and ask them to make a transfer directly to SAHC, 372 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC 28801.
SAHC’s non-profit tax ID# is: 62-1098890.
Questions? Contact Development Director Anna Kuhlman at anna@appalachian.org or Finance Director Lisa Fancher at lisa@appalachian.org
Gift of stock
To make a gift of stock, please supply the following information to your financial advisor:
SAHC’s Brokerage Firm: Wells Fargo Advisors
SAHC’s Wells Fargo DTC# 0141
Wells Fargo Address: Wells Fargo Advisors, One North Jefferson Ave, St Louis, MO 63103
Wells Fargo ACC# 4205-3519
Wells Fargo ACC NAME: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC)
SAHC’s non-profit tax ID# is: 62-1098890
Our mailing address is:
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
372 Merrimon Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
Please contact Finance Director Lisa Fancher at lisa@appalachian.org or 828-253-0095 ext 216 if you need assistance or have any questions.
Legacy / Planned Gift
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We Can't Do It Without You
Together, we can protect Appalachia’s lands and secure a healthier future for generations to come.