EPIC has been working to protect the environment in northern California for more than 26 years. But it's only through our members' support year after year that we are able to continue our record of success. If you currently have a will, you can easily add a codicil (an amendment) to include a bequest - a gift in your will - to EPIC. If you don't have a will, this is the time to prepare one. Your will is fully revocable while you live - you retain control and can easily make revisions should your circumstances change. Your bequest to EPIC will help build a solid funding base to support our work far into the future.

Besides strengthening our community, improving the environment for years to come, and creating a personal legacy, charitable bequests may also provide tax benefits to your estate. Ask your estate planner in light of recent legislation.

Your bequest may take any of several forms. A general bequest is for a certain dollar amount of property, usually cash: "I give to [legal name of nonprofit] located in [city, state] the sum of $ [the amount to be given.]" A residual bequest designates all or a portion of whatever remains after all debts, taxes, expenses, and other bequests have been paid: "I give [legal name of nonprofit] located in [city, state], [fifty percent (50%)] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate." A contingent bequest takes effect only under certain conditions. "In the event my wife does not survive me, I give the sum of $[amount to be given] to [legal name of nonprofit] located in [city, state]."

We hope that you will consider leaving a legacy to the coastal areas, forests, and native species of northern California through a bequest to EPIC. Please contact us if you would like assistance at 707-923-2931.

Memorial Donations
Once again, EPIC would like to thank the folks who have send us donations in memory of loved ones over the past few months. We send our regrets for their loss and best wishes for the future.