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Navarino Nature Center  -- Endowment Fund

Navarino Nature Center

Mission Statement

                       To educate people of all ages on the importance of developing, promoting and maintaining natural resources and wildlife habitat by supporting a nature center in the Shawano area to be utilized by all surrounding communities.

Is Navarino worth supporting?  More than 350 members of Navarino Nature Center (NNC) believe so.  NNC provides programs to the general public and to public and private schools from the surrounding area.  NNC would not be able to do this without volunteer efforts and donations.

 

Navarino Nature Center is a 501 (c) (3) private non-profit nature center,

which works in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on the Navarino Wildlife Area.

 

Navarino Nature Center

Naturalist Endowment Fund

Currently, Navarino Nature Center (NNC) is working on establishing a Naturalist Endowment Fund.  This fund would allow the Nature Center to support a full-time naturalist and assistants.  NNC has a naturalist, who currently schedules both public and private school programs, public programs and events, as well as creating media and publications.

In addition to the Naturalist Endowment Fund you may designate your funds to several other categories, please inquire about these opportunities.

Navarino Nature Center does not receive any direct support from government agencies. 

Gifts and Inquiries about gifts should be sent to:   Navarino Nature Center       

                                     W5646 Lindsten Road

                                                                          Shiocton, WI 54170

                                     Attn: Tim Ewing, Naturalist

 

Methods of Donating to Navarino Nature Center (NNC)

 

Cash — This method is quick, simple and easy.  Make checks payable to

“Navarino Nature Center—Endowment Fund” or use your Visa or MasterCard.

 

Bequests in your will — This represents your belief in the mission and importance of Navarino Nature Center.  This is a simple method of designating your assets after your lifetime, while assisting your family by reducing any federal estate tax.

 

Securities — Donating stock, mutual funds, bonds, and other publicly traded securities show your support to NNC, while offering the donor a tax deduction on their tax return.

 

Environmentally acceptable property — Personal residence, farm, or other      property that has a determinable value.  All property will then be sold and revenue generated will go into the endowment fund.  Please consult a tax advisor for benefits that this type of donation may provide for you.

 

Life insurance — Adding Navarino Nature Center to the list of beneficiaries on your life insurance policy is an effective way to show your support after your lifetime.

 

Personal property — These are items such as jewelry, coins, artwork, antiques, and vehicles.  Items will be sold and the revenue generated will go into the endowment fund.

 

Estates — Leaving your estate to Navarino Nature Center shows your commitment to our mission and goals.  The estate will be settled and sold with the revenue going into the endowment fund.