Building a better world.

Contents:

• A Gift for the Future
• The PCEI Endowment Trust
• Methods of Giving
• Inquiries

A Gift for the Future

Since 1986, The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) has proven to be a goal-oriented, success-driven instrument for local involvement in environmental issues.  We are well known for building coalitions among diverse groups of people.

Through our efforts and success record, PCEI has established itself as a credible grassroots organization capable of mobilizing people and providing technical support for individuals and community groups wanting to solve their environmental problems.  As the clearinghouse for information on local and regional issues, we receive about 1,000 requests per year for technical assistance. Community support and respect for our work is strong.

We work to increase citizen involvement in decisions that affect the environment of northern Idaho and eastern Washington.

Through community organizing and education, PCEI assists members of our communities in making environmentally sound and economically viable decisions that promote a sustainable future.  Our main programs include:

• Watershed Restoration
• Moscow Community Garden
• Environmental Education
• Community Transportation

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The PCEI Endowment Trust            

The PCEI Board of Directors established the PCEI Endowment Trust to demonstrate this organization's on going commitment to our community. The Endowment allows donors a vehicle to express their commitment to PCEI's mission. The PCEIEndowment Fund is an open account composed of gifts of cash, stocks and bonds,and life insurance, which will be held in perpetuity for the permanent useof the PCEI mission.

Gifts to the PCEI Endowment are investments in our community's future.  Theprincipal of the Fund is not available to PCEI for general operating expenses.  A portion of the income generated by the Endowment will support PCEI projects each year.

A gift to the PCEI Endowment Trust endorses this organization's commitment to our values of connecting people, place and community.

Your gift will help the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute:

• Protect local ecosystems
• Educate children and adults about environmental issues
• Design effective solutions to local issues.

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  Methods of Giving:

There are many ways to give to the PCEI Endowment Trust, please call if you have questions.

Immediate Gift

Gifts of cash, stocks, bonds, or real estate.

Benefits:

• Possible income tax savings based on fair market value of asset
• Potential estate tax savings
• Assets that go to work immediately 

Deferred Gift
Naming PCEI or the PCEI Endowment as beneficiary of life insurance or annuity policies.  Gifting a future interest in land or securities while retaining the present use of these assets.

Benefits:

• Possible income tax savings based on future value of gift
• Potential estate tax savings
• Allows you to use property or income from securities for certain number of years or life 

Bequest
Naming PCEI or the PCEI Endowment Trust as a beneficiary of your will ortrustaccount.

Benefit:

• Potential estate tax savings 

Charitable Trust
Transferring assets into trust that can pay you (or your heirs) income for life.  Upon death the assets are paid to the PCEI Endowment Trust.

Benefits:

• Immediate income tax benefits
• Potential estate tax savings
• Asset management assistance if desired
• Possibility of increased income

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Inquiries

PCEI welcomes inquiries about the endowment at:

Watersheds  ·  Community Food Systems  · Energy/Transportation  · Environmental Education  ·
Membership Information   · Board Bios ·Staff Bios · Grants and Contracts · Calendar · Volunteer · Endowment

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
P.O. Box 8596
Moscow ID 83843
(208) 882-1444  pcei@pcei.org
http://www.pcei.org