That's the comment we often hear from donors.

What if it were possible to make a gift of "startling significance," the kind of contribution many friends of RTPI would like to make, if there were just some way to do it?  We're talking about gifts that truly make a difference, that ensure a level of support that magnifies our ability to fulfill our mission, and multiplies your personal satisfaction and recognition.

Strange as it may sound, a gift of "startling significance" often can be made at very low cost.

It's just a matter of planning:

what to give

how to give

when to give

There are many ways that planned gifts can help donors meet their life's goals and include contributions to not-for-profit organizations. We hope that we can help you discover options which will best combine your philanthropic goals and financial needs. Please contact me, Twan Leenders, at 716-665-2473 x225 or 800-758-6841 x225, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

The Peterson Society

Established by the Board of Trustees in 2002, the Peterson Society honors individuals who have made planned gifts to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. Membership in The Peterson Society is open to individuals who make the following types of gifts:

• Will bequest
• Living trust
• Charitable gift annuity
• Charitable remainder trust
• IRA, retirement plan assets
• Personal residence or farm with retained life estate
• Life insurance

Members of The Peterson Society are recognized through publication of their names in the Annual Report, and invitations to board of trustee events.

Planned gifts are a vital part of the financial support necessary for RTPI to maintain its excellence in nature education training, museum and art exhibitions, public lectures and other programs.  If you are thinking about a planned gift, please consider RTPI.  Thank you.